Junior Employment Counsel – Middle East

NES Fircroft; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel – Employment to support our regional employment practice in the Middle East. The role focuses on providing practical, commercially sound employment advice and ensuring compliance with local labour laws across jurisdictions.

You will draft and review employment contracts, manage routine legal tasks, and work closely with internal clients and external counsel. A proactive, detail-oriented lawyer with strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
• 2–3 years of relevant legal experience in employment or labour law.
• Experience in multinational, corporate, or professional services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and advise on local employment contracts and documentation.
• Provide practical employment law advice to stakeholders across the business.
• Support termination, grievances, disciplinary cases, and investigations.
• Draft employment agreements, official correspondence, and court submissions.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor Middle East employment legislation and advise on updates.

Skills

Employment law

Legal drafting

Written English

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel – Employment to support our regional employment practice in the Middle East. The role focuses on providing practical, commercially sound employment advice and ensuring compliance with local labour laws across jurisdictions.

You will draft and review employment contracts, manage routine legal tasks, and work closely with internal clients and external counsel. A proactive, detail-oriented lawyer with strong English communication is essential.