Graduate Lawyer (Emirati National)

WSP; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Legal Support professional in Sharjah. This role involves assisting with legal services, managing company registrations, and drafting contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Law and up to 2 years of relevant experience, along with fluency in Arabic and English. UAE National status is a must. Join a community committed to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or up to 2 years of legal experience, preferably in construction/infrastructure.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and quality standards.
• Proactive attitude toward learning and developing legal expertise.
• Must be a UAE National.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of legal services across the Middle East.
• Manage company entities including business registrations.
• Review and draft various contracts and agreements.
• Stay informed about laws affecting operations in the region.
• Support in managing corporate documents and activities.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of legal services to different teams across the Middle East business in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with the day-to-day tasks related to managing company entities in the Middle East, including setting up, closing down, or making changes to business registrations.
• Help review, draft, and organize different types of contracts and agreements, such as consultancy contracts and subcontracts.
• Stay informed about relevant laws and regulations that may affect WSP's operations in the region.
• Support the legal team in managing the company's corporate documents and activities in the Middle East.
• Share observations and suggestions on corporate matters with senior members of the legal team.
• Work closely with other teams to help manage WSP's legal and corporate responsibilities in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Recently graduated or possess up to 2 years of relevant legal experience, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrate fluency in both Arabic and English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit the ability to adapt to changing business needs and quality standards, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams.
• Show a proactive attitude toward learning and developing legal expertise.
• Embrace new challenges with flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Must be a UAE National.

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