Legal Research & Support Officer (Government)

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department is seeking legal professionals in the Government Legal Support and Services Department to contribute to its duties under approved procedures. The role focuses on legal research, drafting opinions, reviewing incorporation documents, and supporting IP and dispute resolution for government entities.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent with 1–4 years of practical experience; or Master’s degree in Law with 0–3 years of experience.
  • Experience in legal drafting and analysis, familiarity with emirate laws, and ability to produce executive summaries.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct specialized legal research and prepare executive summaries of findings.
  • Review requests for legal opinions and prepare preliminary drafts (low to medium complexity).
  • Assist with articles of incorporation for government-owned entities and related documents.
  • Support opinions on intellectual property rights and registrations with preliminary drafts.
  • Review complaints against government entities and resolve informally where possible.
  • Support judicial proceedings involving government entities (low to medium complexity).
  • Assist in managing legal support transactions and draft required documents under supervision.

Skills

Legal drafting
Analytical thinking
Legal research
ICT proficiency
Communication skills
Team player
Customer service
Time management
Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law
Master's degree in Law

Tools

Legal databases
MS Office

Job description

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department is seeking legal professionals in the Government Legal Support and Services Department to contribute to its duties under approved procedures. The role focuses on legal research, drafting opinions, reviewing incorporation documents, and supporting IP and dispute resolution for government entities.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and

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