Legal Analyst - UAE National ONLY

MetLife Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife Gulf is seeking a highly organized Legal/Admin Support Specialist to assist the legal team in a variety of administrative tasks. The role requires understanding of legal terminology, meticulous document handling, and proactive cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.

You will support case preparation, research, and reporting to ensure compliance and efficiency across Gulf jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, strong PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and MS Office.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Bilingual English and Arabic, spoken and written.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using various sources and databases.
• Organize and maintain legal files and documentation.
• Prepare case summaries, reports, and presentations for the legal team.
• Field and route inquiries from internal clients and external parties.
• Review and edit legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Draft routine to intermediate legal documents including correspondence and motions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on litigation matters across Gulf jurisdictions.

Skills

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Bilingual English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Contract review systems

Legal research databases

Job description

In Government & Legal Affairs, you'll be an engaged and trusted partner - empowered to deliver innovative solutions, influence public policy, and achieve results that enable MetLife’s growth and protect its global interests. Applying a commercial and contemporary mindset, you'll advocate for what’s possible, overcome challenges, and embrace different perspectives. If you also pride yourself on acting with accountability, transparency, and respect.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal/Admin Support Specialist to assist our legal team in a variety of administrative tasks. This role involves providing essential support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the legal department. The ideal candidate will possess understanding of legal terminology and procedures, along with excellent administrative skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using various sources such as legal digests, encyclopedias, practice manuals, and online databases.
• Organize and maintain legal files and documentation.
• Support the legal team in preparing case summaries, reports, and presentations.
• Field and route basic inquiries from internal clients and external parties.
• Provide basic technical advice on how to implement new procedures and best practices to support compliance.
• Review and edit legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Draft legal documents of routine to intermediate complexity, including correspondence, pleadings, and motions.
• Compile and analyze data to support legal decision-making and case preparation.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with stakeholders.
• Manage litigation matters across Gulf jurisdictions and ensure compliance with local procedural rules, court deadlines, and regulatory requirements across all Gulf jurisdictions in which litigation is conducted, maintaining accurate case management records and calendars.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on litigation matters affecting the business, ensuring cross-functional alignment and timely information sharing.
• Monitor litigation budgets, fee arrangements, and billing practices of retained law firms to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to approved budgetary guidelines.
• Actively learn, develop proficiency in, and integrate AI-powered tools and technologies into daily legal workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A proactive and hardworking attitude with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in sales support or a similar role is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bilingual English and Arabic, spoken and written.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and to continuously develop digital literacy skills relevant to legal practice.
• Familiarity with, or willingness to develop proficiency in, AI-driven legal technology platforms and tools (e.g., contract review systems, legal research databases with AI capabilities, and document automation software).

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible.Join us!