Employment Affairs - Specialist (Legal)

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the United Arab Emirates seeks a qualified legal professional to manage conflict resolution and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will engage with employers and employees using alternative dispute resolution techniques. Candidates must possess a law degree and significant experience in a legal role, preferably within a regulatory environment. Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, alongside proficiency in Microsoft tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-secondary legal experience.
• Understanding of ADR principles and techniques.
• Prior experience in a government or regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve complaints related to Regulatory non-compliance.
• Deliver workshops and training sessions.
• Support the monitoring and inspection of employment practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Communication in Arabic

Education

Law degree from a common law jurisdiction

Accredited paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Review, evaluate and resolve complaints related to Regulatory non-compliance by determining and applying appropriate ADR techniques aligned with internal policies and global best practices.
• Effectively engage with both employers and employees in the ADGM jurisdiction to facilitate fair and timely resolution using suitable ADR techniques and methods.
• Support the development and drafting of policies, operational procedures, guidance notes, circulars.
• Contribute to the creation of educational content, including compelling presentations, fact sheets and toolkits.
• Deliver workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Support the monitoring and inspection of employment practices, conduct interviews, and investigations related to alleged contraventions of the Regulations and draft reports of findings and recommendations.
• Provide input into reports, dashboards, and strategy documents to support the operational readiness of the EAO.
• Review and draft responses to inquiries and requests for guidance on the Regulations.

Qualification and Experience :

• Law degree from a common law jurisdiction and / or accredited paralegal certification is essential.
• Understanding of ADR principles and techniques combined with proven experience conducting conciliation, mediation, or facilitated negotiations in employment disputes.
• Minimum 5 years of post-secondary legal experience, preferably gained through a combination of working internationally and locally with at least part of it at a reputable law firm in the UAE with a focus on conflict management / resolution.
• Prior experience in a government, quasi-judicial or regulatory environment is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the provisions of the Regulations and familiarity with the UAE Federal Labour Law and MOHRE processes.
• Experience contributing to operational start-ups, program development or new service models.
• Advanced proficiency in AI , Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with ability to prepare visually compelling reports, presentations and educational content.
• Superior legal drafting and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize and convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Well developed analytical / problem solving skills, critical thinking and sound judgement.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with both internal and external clients, including employees and employers and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and contentious issues with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to plan and conduct research and prepare written evaluations and recommendations.
• Proactive, self-motivated, solution focused and ability to work well with little supervision.
• Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member with the ability to work in a dynamic, start-up regulatory environment.
• Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in Arabic is an asset.