Junior Legal Counsel (Arabic Speaker)

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

Job summary

A leading UAE-based group is seeking an Arabic-speaking qualified lawyer with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will handle contracts and provide legal support across various departments in Dubai. The role requires fluency in both Arabic and English, with a competitive monthly salary of AED 18,000 to 25,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE required.
• Proven experience in commercial and real estate law.
• Available to join within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts in English and Arabic.
• Advise on commercial, corporate, and real estate matters.
• Support compliance, policy, and regulatory work.
• Coordinate with external counsel where required.
• Assist the Head of Legal on strategic projects.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Commercial law experience

Real estate law experience

Education

Qualified lawyer (civil or common law jurisdiction)

Job description

We are seeking an Arabic-speaking qualified lawyer (civil or common law jurisdiction) with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience to join a leading UAE-based group with diverse business interests and a strong in-house legal function team in Dubai. The successful candidate will handle commercial and real estate transactions, drafting and reviewing contracts in both Arabic and English, and providing legal support across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts in English and Arabic
2. Advise on commercial, corporate, and real estate matters
3. Support compliance, policy, and regulatory work
4. Coordinate with external counsel where required
5. Assist the Head of Legal on strategic projects

Requirements

1. Qualified lawyer (civil or common law jurisdiction accepted)
2. Minimum 2 years PQE
3. Proven experience in commercial and real estate law
4. Fluent in Arabic (reading, writing, speaking) and English
5. Based in the UAE
6. Available to join within 1 month

Salary

AED 18,000 to 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Key Demographic Requirements

• Based in UAE
• Fluent Arabic Speaker