Legal jobs in United Arab Emirates
Legal Assistant / UAE National
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Legal Manager
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Legal Assistant / UAE National
Job summary
A global inspection services leader is seeking a highly motivated Emirati Legal Assistant to join its legal team in the UAE. The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents in both English and Arabic, conducting legal research, and assisting in managing legal cases. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in law, fluency in both languages, and experience in similar roles is a plus. This position offers a chance to contribute to compliance and effective communication with clients and authorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law or legal studies is required.
- Fluency in English and Arabic necessary for integrating with clients.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and edit legal documents for compliance.
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings.
- Assist in managing legal cases and projects.
- Liaise with clients and government authorities for communication.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the legal team.
Skills
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Make an impact with SGS! With more than 95,000 employees and 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked SGS as one of the world’s top multinationals and the Dow Jones has recognized SGS for its sustainability processes.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Emirati Legal Assistant to join our legal team.
- Draft, review, and edit legal documents, contracts, and correspondence in both English and Arabic. Ensure all documents comply with legal standards and company policies.
- Conduct legal research on various topics, including laws and regulations, case precedents, and industry-specific legislation. Summarize findings and provide insights to the legal team.
- Assist in managing legal cases and projects, including organizing case files, maintaining accurate records, and tracking deadlines.
- Liaise with clients, government authorities, and other stakeholders. Schedule meetings and facilitate effective communication between the legal team and external parties.
- Perform general administrative tasks such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements for the legal team.
- Support the legal team in ensuring the company’s compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Translate legal documents and communications between English and Arabic, ensuring accuracy and legal precision.
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Previous experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role is advantage.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic is required, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research databases.
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