Legal Executive (Government Entity)

Pink Camel Recruitment; Sharjah Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UAE is seeking a Legal Executive to provide legal assistance and manage cases for a government-affiliated entity. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Laws, 3-5 years of experience in a law firm, and proficiency in both Arabic and English. The role offers a salary of 10,000 AED per month along with benefits, and requires strong organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in a law firm or similar entity, particularly in handling cases and reviewing contracts.
• Strong understanding of UAE laws, particularly in Sharjah.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of the Department to handle legal cases.
• Review and collate all pieces of evidence for cases.
• Manage and oversee all cases including submissions and hearings.
• Draft and prepare all types of legal documents.

Skills

Arabic proficiency

English proficiency (Legal Terminologies)

Understanding of UAE laws

Analytical and problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Overview

Legal Executive for a government affiliated entity based in the UAE.

Salary – 10,000 AED / month + benefits

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws
• 3 to 5 years experience in a law firm or similar entity, particularly in handling cases and reviewing contracts.
• Excellent in Arabic and English (Legal Terminologies) - verbal and written.
• Strong understanding of UAE laws, more particularly in the Emirate of Sharjah, regulatory compliance, and other legal areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Assistance - Assist the Head of the Department to handle legal cases. The role will liaise with courts, government departments, police, free zones, and other private or government entities.
• Legal Research - Review and collate all the pieces of evidence for the case and other matters.
• Case Management - Manage and oversee all cases, including submissions, hearings, executions, case updates, and other related matters.
• Legal Document Preparation - Draft and prepare all types of court pleadings, motions, legal notices, requests, case bundles, legal advice / opinions, and other documents necessary for the case.

Key Performance Indicators

• Case & contract volume and complexity
• Work turnaround time
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Team player
• Adaptability to constructive criticism
• Organizational and time management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem solving

About the Role

To provide adequate legal assistance to the department in terms of all legal works, research, and more particularly handling the legal cases of the company (with minimal supervision).

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal, Administrative, and Other

Industries

• Legal Services, Law Practice, and Administrative and Support Services