Gulf Legal Research & Admin Specialist

MetLife, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Legal/Admin Support Specialist in Dubai. You will assist the legal team with administrative tasks, coordinate Gulf-wide litigation calendars, and prepare case materials.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required, with strong MS Office skills and professional discretion. The role emphasizes process improvement, AI-enabled workflow adoption, and cross-functional collaboration within the Government & Legal Affairs team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent organizational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, hardworking attitude with strong time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using digests, encyclopedias and databases.
• Organize and maintain legal files and documentation.
• Prepare case summaries, reports, and presentations for the team.
• Field inquiries from internal clients and external parties.
• Provide basic AI-enabled tool support for legal workflows.
• Review and edit legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Draft routine to intermediate legal documents, including pleadings.
• Manage litigation matters across Gulf jurisdictions and calendars.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and monitor litigation budgets.

Skills

PowerPoint

MS Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Bilingual English & Arabic

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

MetLife, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Legal/Admin Support Specialist in Dubai. You will assist the legal team with administrative tasks, coordinate Gulf-wide litigation calendars, and prepare case materials.

Fluency in English and Arabic is required, with strong MS Office skills and professional discretion. The role emphasizes process improvement, AI-enabled workflow adoption, and cross-functional collaboration within the Government & Legal Affairs team.