Junior Commercial / Procurement Lawyer

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier development company in the UAE is seeking a qualified lawyer for its in-house legal team. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing agreements, supporting procurement processes, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years PQE and strong legal drafting skills. This is a great opportunity for proactive individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in legal.
• Exposure to commercial contracts or procurement.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing procurement agreements.
• Support bid reviews, tenders, and RFP processes.
• Contribute to contract management and governance.

Skills

Legal drafting skills

Analytical ability

Commercial mindset

Education

UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer

Job description

We are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial/leisure destinations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing procurement, vendor, and services agreements.
• Support bid reviews, tenders, and RFP processes, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Work with senior counsel to support contract management and governance requirements.
• Provide practical legal input into procurement and supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with 1–3 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
• Early career exposure to commercial contracts or procurement in a law firm or in-house environment.
• Strong legal drafting skills with excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Proactive and commercially minded approach, able to contribute effectively under the guidance of senior counsel.

Salary: AED 30K–35K per month.