Legal Operations & Research Specialist

metlife; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife in the United Arab Emirates seeks a highly organized Legal/Admin Support Specialist to assist the legal team with administrative tasks, research, and document management. You will support case summaries, prepare reports, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a business administration background, proficiency in Microsoft Office, bilingual English and Arabic, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and MS Office.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive, hardworking with ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in sales support or a similar role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using various sources.
• Organize and maintain legal files and documentation.
• Prepare case summaries, reports, and presentations.
• Field and route basic inquiries from internal/external parties.
• Provide basic technical advice on new procedures and best practices.
• Review and edit legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Draft legal documents of routine to intermediate complexity.
• Compile and analyze data for legal decision-making.
• Maintain professional communication with stakeholders.
• Manage litigation matters across Gulf jurisdictions and ensure deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on litigation matters affecting the business.
• Monitor litigation budgets, fee arrangements, and billing practices.
• Learn and integrate AI-powered tools into daily legal workflows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

MetLife in the United Arab Emirates seeks a highly organized Legal/Admin Support Specialist to assist the legal team with administrative tasks, research, and document management. You will support case summaries, prepare reports, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a business administration background, proficiency in Microsoft Office, bilingual English and Arabic, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.