Assistant Manager - Legal

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 122,760; Full time

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to review and draft contracts, interpret regulations, and support the legal team within the insurance sector. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork across departments.

You will conduct research, prepare documents, manage files, and collaborate to ensure compliant and timely responses to internal requests. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies is required or preferred.
• Experience as a legal assistant, especially in insurance, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research to support the legal team on laws, regulations, and precedents relevant to the insurance industry.
• Assist in drafting and editing legal documents including contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date legal files ensuring documents are properly filed and accessible.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide legal support and help meet company objectives.

Skills

Legal terminology

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office & research tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research tools

Job description

Overview

Reviewing Legal Agreements: Conduct thorough reviews of legal agreements, contracts and other documents to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with company policies and regulations as well as local jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Perform legal research to support the legal team in understanding and interpreting laws, regulations and legal precedents relevant to the insurance industry.
• Document Preparation: Assist in the preparation, drafting and editing of legal documents including contracts, agreements and correspondence.
• File Management: Maintain organized and up-to-date legal files ensuring all documents are properly filed and easily accessible.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments to provide legal support and ensure that company objectives are met.

Education and Experience

A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies. Previous experience in a legal assistant, particularly within the insurance industry, is an asset.

Skills

• Strong understanding of legal terminology and principles.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

Attributes

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.