Legal Assistant

DIA Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic real estate development company in Dubai is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to assist in legal matters, including drafting contracts and ensuring compliance with UAE legislation. The ideal candidate has an LLB Degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary of AED 8,000 – 12,000 and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance after probation

Visa provided based on performance

Opportunity to grow within the company

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or real estate legal work.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract principles and document structure.
• Knowledge of UAE legislation including Civil Code, Commercial Law, and Labour Law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• Conduct organisational risk assessments and assist with compliance processes.
• Provide legal guidance on operational and contractual queries.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

LLB Degree

Job description

Junior Legal Advisor

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: DIA Developments

DIA Development is a fast-growing real estate development company in Dubai, delivering innovative residential projects with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and operational excellence. We are expanding our team and seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to support our legal, administrative, and project functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and assisting with commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.
• Assisting with contingent liability assessments and preparation of risk reports.
• Conducting organisational risk assessments and supporting compliance processes.
• Providing legal guidance to internal teams on day-to-day operational and contractual queries.
• Managing legal administration, paperwork, document control, scanning, archiving, printing, and maintaining organised physical and digital legal files.
• Preparing and submitting documents to authorities (DLD, RERA, Notary Public, Free-zone portals, and other government entities), including follow-up on approvals.
• Ensuring proper internal document flow — collecting signatures, stamps, and departmental approvals.
• Supporting coordination with external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• LLB Degree (mandatory)
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory, or real estate legal work.
• Strong understanding of legal drafting, commercial contract principles, and document structure.
• Knowledge of UAE legislation, including:
• UAE Civil Code
• UAE Commercial Law
• UAE Labour Law
• Basic understanding of RERA/DLD regulations (advantage)
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially in document handling and administrative tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and responsibility.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: AED 8,000 – 12,000 per month, depending on experience.

• Probation Period: 2 months.
• Medical Insurance: Provided after successful completion of the probation period, subject to management approval.
• Visa: Provided after successful completion of the probation period, based on performance and management confirmation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and rapidly expanding real estate company.
• Supportive and professional team environment.
• Exposure to real estate development processes, contracts, regulatory procedures, and cross-department work.
• Strong career development and growth opportunities.