Legal Associate (UAE Nationals)

Intelligent Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the insurance sector is seeking a motivated UAE National Legal Associate to join their team in Dubai. This position is ideal for law graduates with strong knowledge of contracts looking to develop a career in legal compliance. Responsibilities include revising contracts, supporting teams with legal insights, and ensuring compliance with laws. Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English are required.

Qualifications

• UAE National with Family Book is mandatory.
• Solid understanding of contracts and commercial legal frameworks.
• Prior experience in insurance or financial services is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review draft and revise contracts and legal agreements.
• Support internal teams by providing legal insights.
• Conduct legal research related to insurance commercial law.
• Assist in ensuring organizational compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed.
• Maintain organized legal documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Excellent communication skills in Arabic

Strong analytical capability

Attention to detail

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Job description

General Overview

We are supporting our client a leading organization in the insurance sector in hiring a motivated and detail-oriented UAE National Legal Associate to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a law graduate with strong knowledge of contracts and a genuine interest in developing a career within the legal and compliance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Review draft and revise contracts and legal agreements in alignment with company policies.
• Support internal teams by providing legal insights on contractual and regulatory matters.
• Conduct legal research related to insurance commercial law and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist in ensuring organizational compliance with relevant laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel when needed.
• Maintain organized legal documentation and ensure timely follow‑up on pending matters.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to the legal department across administrative and documentation tasks.

Key Requirements

• UAE National with Family Book (Mandatory).
• Bachelor's degree in law.
• Solid understanding of contracts and commercial legal frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic (written & verbal).
• High attention to detail, strong analytical capability and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Prior experience in insurance or financial services is preferred but not mandatory.
• Fresh graduates with strong legal foundations are encouraged to apply.