Legal Assistant - Insurance Compliance

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the insurance compliance division in Dubai. Responsibilities include contract reviews, legal research, and maintaining legal documentation to ensure regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, experience in the insurance sector, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Benefits include a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and working in a professional team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or legal support professional preferred.
• Experience within the insurance sector considered a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, contracts, and compliance principles.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong accuracy in document review.
• Good organizational and time-management skills in fast-paced environments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working across departments.
• Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative legal operations.
• Strong ethical standards and ability to manage confidential information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Review legal agreements, contracts, and related documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and precedents relevant to insurance.
• Assist in drafting, preparing, and editing contracts and legal correspondence.
• Coordinate with internal departments to provide legal support.
• Ensure deadlines for legal submissions and documentation reviews are met.

Skills

Contract review and legal documentation

Legal compliance support

Legal research and analysis

File and records management

Corporate legal administration

Insurance regulatory awareness

Microsoft Office and legal tools

Internal stakeholder coordination

Confidential document handling

Legal correspondence preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Law, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

Legal Assistant – Insurance Compliance, Dubai, UAE. Responsibilities include supporting contract reviews, legal research, compliance checks, and general legal department operations to ensure governance and regulatory alignment across the insurance business.

Location: Dubai, UAE | Salary: 7,000–10,000 AED/month | Experience: 1–3 years | Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Review legal agreements, contracts, and related documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and UAE regulations.
• Support the legal team in identifying legal risks and ensuring documentation aligns with insurance industry requirements.
• Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and precedents relevant to insurance and corporate operations.
• Assist in drafting, preparing, and editing contracts, agreements, legal correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain well‑organized legal files and ensure all legal records are updated, secure, and easily accessible.
• Coordinate with internal departments to provide legal support and ensure timely handling of documentation requests.
• Support compliance reviews and assist with internal legal reporting where required.
• Handle confidential legal information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ensure deadlines for legal submissions and documentation reviews are met accurately.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Law, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or legal support professional preferred.
• Experience within the insurance sector considered a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, contracts, and compliance principles.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong accuracy in document review.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills in fast‑paced environments.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
• Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative legal operations.
• Strong ethical standards and ability to manage confidential information responsibly.

Skills Set

• Contract review and legal documentation
• Legal compliance support
• Legal research and analysis
• File and records management
• Corporate legal administration
• Insurance regulatory awareness
• Microsoft Office and legal tools
• Internal stakeholder coordination
• Confidential document handling
• Legal correspondence preparation

Why Join Us

• Build your legal career with one of the UAE's leading insurance companies.
• Work within a respected legal and compliance environment backed by Al-Futtaim Group.
• Gain valuable exposure to insurance law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Be part of a professional team focused on legal excellence and operational integrity.
• Access long‑term career development opportunities within Orient Insurance and Al-Futtaim Group.
• Competitive salary package with employee benefits and career stability.
• Join a trusted organization with a strong reputation across the UAE and the wider GCC region.