Senior Paralegal - Global Risks

DWF; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Inclusive environment

Adjustments or additional support

Job summary

DWF in Dubai is seeking a bilingual Paralegal (Arabic and English) to support the Global Risks team on insurance and reinsurance disputes, policy reviews and regulatory matters across the UAE and GCC.

You will assist with litigation and arbitration before UAE and DIFC/ADGM courts, manage documents, conduct legal research and coordinate with clients, partners and experts. The role offers exposure to complex regional and international matters with collaboration across dispute resolution teams.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.
• Paralegal or legal support experience within insurance and disputes.
• Exposure to UAE Court and/or DIFC Court litigation/arbitration matters.
• Experience handling insurance claims, policy reviews and regulatory compliance work.
• Strong legal drafting, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers for insurers, reinsurers, brokers and insureds in insurance and reinsurance disputes.
• Review insurance policies, endorsements and policy wordings.
• Assist with claims handling, investigations and coverage reviews.
• Prepare factual chronologies, claims summaries and litigation reports.
• Assist with recoveries and subrogated claims.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters for insurers and intermediaries in the GCC.
• Liaise with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, experts and clients.
• Assist with litigation and arbitration before UAE Courts, DIFC Courts and arbitral tribunals.
• Prepare witness bundles and supporting documentation under supervision.
• Assist with disclosure and document review exercises.
• Maintain case files and timelines.
• Assist with document translation between Arabic and English.
• Undertake legal and factual research.
• Coordinate with local counsel, advocates, experts and service providers.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic-English

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Why join us?

We are seeking a bilingual Paralegal (Arabic and English) to join DWF's Global Risks team in Dubai.

The successful candidate will primarily support the firm's insurance and reinsurance practice, assisting lawyers on a broad range of insurance disputes, policy coverage matters, subrogated recoveries and regulatory issues across the UAE and wider GCC.

The role will involve supporting litigation and arbitration proceedings before the UAE Courts, DIFC/ADGM Courts and regional arbitral/dispute resolution tribunals, as well as assisting with legal research, document management, client reporting and case administration.

The successful candidate may also provide support to the wider Dispute Resolution Group, Construction and Finance & Restructuring teams as business needs require.

The role offers excellent exposure to complex regional and international matters and the opportunity to work directly with partners, legal directors, associates, clients and experts.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers acting for insurers, reinsurers, brokers and insureds in relation to insurance and reinsurance disputes.
• Review insurance policies, endorsements and policy wordings.
• Assist with claims handling, claims investigations and coverage reviews.
• Prepare factual chronologies, claims summaries and litigation reports.
• Assist with recoveries and subrogated claims.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters affecting insurers and insurance intermediaries within the GCC.
• Liaise with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, experts and clients.
• Assist with litigation and arbitration proceedings before the UAE Courts, DIFC Courts and arbitral tribunals.
• Prepare witness bundles, hearing bundles and supporting documentation under supervision.
• Assist with disclosure and document review exercises.
• Maintain case files, matter plans and procedural timetables.
• Assist with document translation and review of Arabic and English documents.
• Undertake legal and factual research.
• Coordinate with local counsel, advocates, experts and service providers.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.
• Previous paralegal or legal support experience within insurance and disputes.
• Exposure to UAE Court and/or DIFC Court litigation and arbitration matters.
• Experience handling insurance claims, policy reviews and regulatory compliance work.
• Strong legal drafting, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities.

What we offer

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.