Legal Assistant (UAEN)

JOB OVERVIEWThe Legal Assistant provides support and assistance to the legal team in various legal matters. This job supports corporate law, contract drafting, legal research, and compliance. The Role will also support in managing day‑to‑day legal matters across the group’s financial services business with some work in automotive, real estate and hospitality sectors in the UAE. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ContractsConduct first‑level review of NDAs and simple commercial agreements using existing templates and guidance.Prepare contracts and standard documents from templates, ensuring accurate incorporation of commercial terms.Coordinate the internal and external signature process, including circulation, tracking, and safe keeping of originals.Maintain and regularly update the contract register and related trackers.Legal Support and Corporate WorkConduct legal research on UAE laws and regulations relevant to the group’s activities and prepare simple research notes or memos.Assist in drafting basic correspondence and short internal memoranda for review by the legal team.Organise and maintain legal files (physical and electronic), ensuring proper indexing, version control, and archiving.Assist with the preparation of board and committee packs, including collating documents, formatting and basic proofreading.Support on new company set‑ups and corporate changes (e.g., licence applications, commercial registration updates, basic corporate filings) under supervision.Liaise with notaries and relevant authorities for notarisation and legalisation of documents, coordinating appointments and required paperwork.GeneralCoordinate with internal stakeholders across business units to obtain information and documents required for legal or compliance tasks.Support in preparing periodic status reports, trackers and presentations for the department management.Prepare and maintain legal documents, such as legal correspondence, board resolutions, minutes of meetings, and other relevant legal documentation.Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the team from time to time.Uphold company values throughout business practices and utilise sound judgment in decision making.Any other additional duties as may be required by management based on needs of the business.POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducational QualificationsBachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university.Technical CompetenciesHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.Strong research and drafting skills, with clear, concise written communication.Proactive, willing to learn, and comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort working with document management systems and trackers.Skills/Personal AttributesHigh level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a diverse legal team.Work Experience0–2 years of relevant experience (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; in house or private practice internship experience is an advantage).Good understanding of basic contract concepts and an interest in UAE corporate and commercial law.Prior experience as a legal intern, paralegal, or similar role is desirable but not mandatory.