In-House Legal Assistant — Corporate & Board Governance

Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious family office in Dubai is seeking a Junior Legal Executive to support their legal team. The role involves managing board materials, compliance documentation, and contract administration. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of legal support experience, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail. This position offers exposure to high-profile legal operations and the chance to grow professionally in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a legal support or administrative role, ideally in corporate or commercial law.
• Experience supporting board meetings and contract administration is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with corporate governance and transactional processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage board meeting materials, minutes, and resolutions.
• Support documentation for joint ventures, contracts, and corporate governance matters.
• Maintain and organise the legal filing system and databases.
• Assist with routine correspondence and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors as needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Document management skills

Job description

A prestigious family office in Dubai is seeking a Junior Legal Executive to support their legal team. The role involves managing board materials, compliance documentation, and contract administration. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of legal support experience, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail. This position offers exposure to high-profile legal operations and the chance to grow professionally in a collaborative environment.