Legal Assistant: Contracts, Research & Compliance

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking a junior legal assistant to support the Legal Department. You will assist in preparing, reviewing and maintaining contracts and legal documents, and coordinate with external lawyers and government authorities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, 1–3 years UAE experience, good knowledge of UAE laws, and strong English writing skills. Arabic is a plus; MS Office and excellent organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• 1–3 years UAE experience in a legal environment.
• Good knowledge of UAE laws and legal procedures.
• Good English communication and writing skills; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing reviewing and maintaining contracts and legal documents
• Prepare letters notices agreements and other legal correspondence
• Maintain and update legal files records and databases
• Assist with legal research and prepare basic summaries when required
• Follow up on legal cases documents deadlines and renewals
• Coordinate with external lawyers consultants government authorities and other parties
• Assist with MOHRE courts notary and other government related legal matters when required
• Support the Legal Department with employment commercial property and other company-related legal matters
• Ensure all legal documents are properly filed and kept confidential
• Coordinate with HR Finance Procurement and other departments for required legal documents
• Prepare regular updates and reports for the Legal Manager
• Perform other legal and administrative duties assigned by management

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

English writing

Arabic language (advantage)

Organizational skills

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking a junior legal assistant to support the Legal Department. You will assist in preparing, reviewing and maintaining contracts and legal documents, and coordinate with external lawyers and government authorities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, 1–3 years UAE experience, good knowledge of UAE laws, and strong English writing skills. Arabic is a plus; MS Office and excellent organizational skills are essential.