Lawyer / Legal Consultant – Family Law

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Family Law & Wills firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for a highly skilled Lawyer / Legal Consultant. The candidate should have strong family law expertise, understanding of Abu Dhabi Civil Court procedures, and excellent drafting skills. This full-time role provides opportunities to work closely with an award-winning lawyer handling expatriate family law matters such as divorce and inheritance cases. Competitive compensation and career development are offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with an award-winning lawyer

Diverse family law cases

Supportive team environment

Competitive compensation package

Career development and progression

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university; UAE license or eligibility to practice is an advantage.
• Proven experience in family law with strong familiarity with Abu Dhabi Civil Court procedures.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional legal drafting, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a professional legal team.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on family law matters including divorce, custody, guardianship, maintenance, and inheritance.
• Draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and submissions in both English and Arabic.
• Manage and file cases before the Abu Dhabi Civil Court and other UAE judicial authorities.
• Provide legal opinions and guidance on matters related to UAE family law and related regulations.
• Liaise with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals in a professional and timely manner.
• Support expatriate clients in navigating UAE family law procedures and documentation.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in UAE family and civil legislation.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and contribute to the preparation of case strategies and client relations.

Skills

Family law expertise

Abu Dhabi Civil Court procedures knowledge

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Bilingual communication (English & Arabic)

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a prestigious Family Law & Wills firm looking for a highly skilled Lawyer / Legal Consultant to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in family law and a deep understanding of Abu Dhabi Civil Court procedures. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with an award-winning lawyer on a wide range of expatriate family law matters including divorce custody maintenance and inheritance cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on family law matters including divorce, custody, guardianship, maintenance, and inheritance.
• Draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and submissions in both English and Arabic.
• Manage and file cases before the Abu Dhabi Civil Court and other UAE judicial authorities.
• Provide legal opinions and guidance on matters related to UAE family law and related regulations.
• Liaise with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals in a professional and timely manner.
• Support expatriate clients in navigating UAE family law procedures and documentation.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in UAE family and civil legislation.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and contribute to the preparation of case strategies and client relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university; UAE license or eligibility to practice is an advantage.
• Proven experience in family law with strong familiarity with Abu Dhabi Civil Court procedures.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional legal drafting, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a professional legal team.

What Our Client Offers

• Opportunity to work alongside a highly respected and award-winning lawyer.
• Exposure to diverse expatriate family law cases.
• Supportive and professional team environment.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience.
• Career development and progression within a leading legal practice.

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