Defense Attorney jobs in United Arab Emirates

We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the legal team of a leading government-affiliated organization operating in the utilities and infrastructure sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing legal assistance on a range of matters including regulatory compliance contract review administrative support and internal coordination with operational departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting reviewing and formatting various legal documents including contracts MOUs NDAs service agreements and internal policies.
  

• Conduct legal research on local laws sector-specific regulations and compliance requirements relevant to energy water and infrastructure.
  

• Support in preparing documentation for tenders licensing and other regulatory submissions.
  

• Liaise with internal departments (procurement engineering HSE operations etc.) to ensure alignment and legal compliance in their processes.
  

• Maintain organized legal files and document management systems ensuring accessibility and confidentiality.
  

• Assist with translation or review of bilingual (Arabic/English) legal documents as needed.
  

• Provide support in dispute resolution investigations and regulatory audits.
  

RequirementsTo be considered for this role you need to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor s degree in Law or Legal Studies; a paralegal certification is preferred.
  

• 3 6 years of experience working in a legal department or law firm ideally with exposure to public utilities infrastructure or energy-related matters.
  

• Knowledge of UAE laws including civil procedures contract law and administrative law.
  

• Strong legal drafting and research skills.
  

• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is highly preferred.
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Prior experience supporting legal functions in government entities or semi-government companies.
  

• Familiarity with corporate governance environmental regulations or public-private partnership frameworks is a plus.
  

• Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation systems.
  

If you are a proactive legal professional with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and a passion for supporting public interest operations we invite you to apply.

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