Senior Legal Associate

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Legal Associate to support legal compliance and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will manage legal research, contract review, and document preparation, ensuring alignment with UAE legal standards. Strong drafting skills and experience in corporate legal practice are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Strong drafting skills for contracts and legal opinions.
• Knowledge of UAE laws and international legal practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analyze laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and perform due diligence on contracts.
• Organize and maintain legal records.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Document analysis

English (fluent)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Master’s degree in Law

Job description

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Join Us as a Senior Legal Associate at Halcon

As a Senior Legal Associate at Halcon, you will support the Senior Legal Advisor in ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risk across the organization. You will play a key role in legal research, drafting, contract review, investigation, and record-keeping while collaborating with internal stakeholders to support Halcon’s operational and strategic objectives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in UAE law and corporate legal practice.

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct legal research and analyze laws, precedents, and regulatory updates to provide timely, accurate legal advice

Draft, review, and perform due diligence on contracts, business agreements, and legal documentation to ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements

Assist in investigating case facts and preparing case files and legal opinions for both internal and external stakeholders

Prepare legal pleadings, memoranda, notices, correspondence, and client communications

Organize and maintain legal records, registers, statutory books, and law libraries in a structured database

Liaise with internal departments to resolve legal queries and provide general legal guidance

Ensure confidentiality of all legal documents and information in accordance with company policy

Monitor legal and regulatory changes that may impact Halcon’s business operations

Coordinate client appointments, meeting schedules, and follow-ups in support of legal operations

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field

3–5 years of experience in a law firm or legal department of a multinational organization

Strong drafting skills for contracts and legal opinions

Proficiency in legal research and document analysis

Knowledge of UAE laws and international legal practices

Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Preferred :

Master’s degree in Law

Experience in defense, aerospace, or technology-related industries

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