Legal Associate

Novartis; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational pharmaceutical company is seeking a motivated legal associate in Dubai to support their legal team in the Middle East and Africa. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in law and be fluent in English and Arabic. Responsibilities include legal research, contract management, and assisting in policy implementation. They welcome UAE National talents for a 12-month Emiratization program, offering real-world experience and potential permanent roles upon completion.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Personal growth opportunities

Diverse and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of work experience as a legal paralegal or internship experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Keen to adapt to legal tools used by the company.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on commercial pharma regulatory and labour laws.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and organizing legal documents.
• Support the legal team in managing litigation files.
• Maintain and update legal databases and compliance documentation.
• Assist in the implementation of legal policies and training programs.
• Handle administrative tasks such as document archiving.

Skills

Fluent in English and Arabic

Strong understanding of legal terminologies

Detail oriented

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a motivated detail‑oriented and proactive legal associate to join our legal team. Ideal candidate will provide support to our Middle East and Africa lawyers and report to our Head of Legal (Middle East and Africa). This role is ideal for early‑career professionals looking to grow within a multinational corporate environment. The successful candidate will support legal operations, assist in contract management research, ensure compliance with UAE laws and internal company policies, and conduct administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on commercial pharma regulatory and labour laws applicable within the GCC region; assist the team in monitoring changes to laws and regulations.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and organizing commercial contracts, corporate documentation and other legal documents under supervision.
• Support the legal team in managing litigation files and co‑ordinating with external counsel when requested from time to time.
• Maintain and update legal databases, templates and internal compliance documentation.
• Assist in the implementation of legal policies and training programs within the company.
• Handle administrative tasks such as document archiving, prepare reports and presentations for the legal team.
• Perform simple routine repetitive tasks under close supervision and within well‑established procedures to support diverse legal activities.

Professional Qualification and other skills

• Bachelors degree in law from a renowned university.
• 0-3 years of work experience as a legal paralegal or internship experience (preferably in a law firm or a global multinational company).
• Fluent in English and Arabic with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of legal terminologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and keen to adapt to any other legal tools used by the company from time to time.
• Detail oriented and ability to multi‑task.

We are welcoming UAE National Talents to apply for our Novartis Emiratization Program which is a 12‑month program that will provide you with real world experience that will allow you to put your theoretical learning into practice.

Go through a thorough onboarding
Participate and lead key projects across the organization.
Build your management skills.

Successful completion of the 12 months program gives the Emirati talents an opportunity to apply
to permanent roles within the organization.

If you are a UAE National, hold a UAE Family Book and have received a Bachelors Degree in the past 3 years and are passionate to join an organization that promotes an unbossed diverse and flexible working environment; hurry and apply now on:

What Does Work at Novartis Look Like

We are a diverse group of 200 associates across the Gulf region with more than 30 nationalities.
We offer flexible working conditions with a hybrid working model which allows you to work from home during the working week.
We have an inspired curious and unbossed working environment led with integrity.
We promote personal growth and career development opportunities