Legal Assistant jobs in United Arab Emirates

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Permanent

Reporting to: General Counsel

• Prepare and distribute notices, agendas and supporting materials for board and committee meetings.
• Attend board meetings, record minutes.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities.
• Provide guidance and support to directors and senior management on corporate governance matters.
• Review draft minutes of meetings and resolutions when prepared by co-shareholders.
• Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on corporate governance and compliance issues.
• Keep the group corporate database updated.
• Stay updated on changes to corporate law, regulations and governance practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, or related field; legal qualification preferred but not required
• 5-7 years of progressive experience as a company secretary or corporate legal counsel in-house or in private practice
• Excellent English proficiency (written and verbal), ideally native or fluent Arabic speaker
• Expertise in corporate law
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal matters with minimal supervision
• Solid understanding of Middle East corporate and regulatory environment
• Experience in working with legal advisors and working in fast-paced environments

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders in both Arabic and English
• Strong collaborative approach while maintaining ability to work independently
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Proactive and results-oriented with strong sense of accountability
• Adaptability and continuous learning mindset in dynamic environment
• Cultural awareness and ability to bridge communication between international and local teams

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted