Associate Lawyer (Fluent in Chinese)

Neo Legal; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Neo Legal, a UAE-based law firm headquartered in Dubai, is seeking an Associate Lawyer fluent in Chinese to join its team in Media City. The role focuses on corporate, blockchain, and cross-border matters, working with founders, investors, and high-growth businesses.

The ideal candidate holds a law degree, admission to practice, fluent Chinese and strong English, and experience in a law firm or in-house legal team, with solid research, drafting and analytical skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Chinese (spoken and written) and proficient in English.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with blockchain or Web3 regulations is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support partners in advising clients on corporate, blockchain, and commercial matters.
• Draft and review contracts, transaction documents, governance frameworks, and compliance policies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and memoranda.
• Liaise with Chinese-speaking clients and manage cross-border matters involving Chinese jurisdictions.
• Assist with regulatory filings and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Chinese fluency

English proficiency

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Blockchain familiarity

Education

Law degree

Admission to practice

Job description

Associate Lawyer (Fluent in Chinese)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Media City, Dubai, UAE

Not Specified

Qualified lawyer with a law degree from a recognized institution; admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction is preferred; fluency in Chinese (spoken and written) and strong proficiency in English; prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal role.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Neo Legal, a UAE-based law firm headquartered in Dubai, is hiring an Associate Lawyer to join their team in Media City. The firm specializes in Blockchain, Corporate, Ultra High Net Worth, and Sports & Entertainment law, providing legal solutions for founders, investors, and high-growth businesses.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Language: Must be fluent in Chinese (spoken and written) and proficient in English.


• Qualification: Law degree from a recognized institution; admission to practice in a relevant jurisdiction is preferred.


• Experience: Prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal role is required.


• Skills: Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills; familiarity with blockchain or Web3 regulations is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Support partners in advising clients on corporate, blockchain, and commercial matters.


• Draft and review contracts, transaction documents, governance frameworks, and compliance policies.


• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and memoranda.


• Liaise with Chinese-speaking clients and manage cross-border matters involving Chinese jurisdictions.


• Assist with regulatory filings and participate in client meetings.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend: Not specified.
Mode: Full-time, on-site in Media City, Dubai.

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