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Legal Executive Assistant

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
As a Legal Executive Assistant, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer and the wider legal team. This role is pivotal in managing bilingual documentation, contracts, governance, and compliance matters, while liaising with authorities, external counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth legal operations.
  • · 5 - 10 years of experience in paralegal/legal operations roles
  • · Must be Fluent in Arabic & English with strong contract expertise

About Our Client

A leading organisation with a diverse portfolio spanning real estate, F&B, and leisure as well as a regional and international presence.

Job Description

· Prepare, review, and execute agreements (NDAs, service agreements, leases), maintain contract records, and coordinate notarization and registration with authorities.

· Assist with trade license renewals, board materials, resolutions, powers of attorney, and ensure compliance with company formation regulations.

· Review and translate legal documents in English and Arabic, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

· Coordinate with government departments, free zone authorities, and external counsel for legal formalities and submissions.

· Conduct research on laws and regulations, prepare summaries, and provide recommendations to support case preparation and management reports.

· Maintain legal archives, track invoices and budgets, manage deadlines, and provide administrative assistance to the CLO and legal team.

The Successful Applicant

· 5 - 10 years as a paralegal or legal assistant in a corporate legal department, law firm, or in-house team, preferably in real estate or corporate sectors.

· Must be fluent in English and Arabic.

· Strong knowledge of contract law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

· Skilled in legal research, drafting, and document management systems.

· Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of liaising with senior executives and external stakeholders.

  • · Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software tools.

What's on Offer

· Attractive compensation package.

· Opportunity to work closely with leadership in a dynamic and growing organisation.

Contact
Areej Mahmood
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6885113

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Subsector
Paralegals / Legal Assistants - In House
Industry
Property
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Areej Mahmood
Job reference
JN-112025-6885113

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