47 Baker Mckenzie jobs in the United Arab Emirates

As a Legal Assistant within our company, you will be responsible for collaborating and coordinating with various departments to provide essential legal support and develop innovative legal solutions that contribute to impactful projects across the organization.

We invite you to join a rapidly growing company that offers attractive employment benefits and real opportunities for professional development and continuous learning alongside experienced legal and administrative leaders.

We are seeking a professional and highly competent candidate with proven experience in legal support, strong skills in legal research and drafting memoranda and contracts, in addition to excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Knowledge of UAE Laws and Legal Procedures
• Proficiency in Arabic and English
• Ability to Draft and Review Legal Documents and Contracts Accurately
• Administrative Work
• Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi Court system
• Knowledge of Dubai Court system
• Knowledge of Ajman Court system

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform people's lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for. webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, and revenue, serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom with over 2 billion in sales.

webook.com is part of the Supertech Group, which also includes UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

1. Manage and organize legal documents and files.
2. Draft, review, and edit legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
3. Review and analyze all customer agreements to ensure compliance with UAE local law and regulations.
4. Provide legal guidance and advice on various legal matters, including contracts, agreements, and legal disputes.
5. Stay updated on changes in UAE legal requirements and regulations, ensuring the company's operations adhere to the latest standards.
6. Address potential customer complaints and legal issues promptly and effectively, working closely with relevant departments to resolve them satisfactorily.
7. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all business functions.
8. Monitor and assess potential legal risks and provide strategies to mitigate them.
9. Develop and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring their assistance is sought when necessary.
10. Conduct legal research and analysis to support the company's decision-making process.

1. Bachelor's degree in law.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Familiarity with corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.

Our client, an international law firm are wishing to recruit a qualified accountant with a minimum of two years experience in a law firm or professional services environment. You must already be based in Dubai.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage regional VAT filings and oversee corporate tax processes across regional offices.
• Respond to queries from regulatory bodies on tax assessments and liaise with tax auditors.
• Maintain the transfer pricing mechanism among regional offices, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Provide support to Payables and Revenue teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Oversee Timekeeper rates and handle ad-hoc queries from Timekeepers, supporting their time recording and client information requirements.
• Assist in financial audits and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.

Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with an accounting firm in the UAE. Prior experience in the service or legal industry is advantageous.
• Education: University Graduate or Post Graduate, with a major in Accounts preferred.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with accounting platforms such as ELITE and 3E is an advantage.
• Language: Fluent in English, with strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Key Competencies:

• Disposition: Gentle yet disciplined and firm in actions, capable of fostering a supportive environment while upholding standards.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting deadlines, especially during reporting periods.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Team Environment: Contributes positively to a team-oriented culture, aligned with the firm’s values.
• Confidence in Management Engagement: Able to interact confidently with senior management, providing insights and suggestions as needed.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovation: Possesses the ability to challenge established practices constructively and propose effective alternatives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage regional VAT filings and oversee corporate tax processes across regional offices.
• Respond to queries from regulatory bodies on tax assessments and liaise with tax auditors.
• Maintain the transfer pricing mechanism among regional offices, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Provide support to Payables and Revenue teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Oversee Timekeeper rates and handle ad-hoc queries from Timekeepers, supporting their time recording and client information requirements.
• Assist in financial audits and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.

Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with an accounting firm in the UAE. Prior experience in the service or legal industry is advantageous.
• Education: University Graduate or Post Graduate, with a major in Accounts preferred.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with accounting platforms such as ELITE and 3E is an advantage.
• Language: Fluent in English, with strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Key Competencies:

• Disposition: Gentle yet disciplined and firm in actions, capable of fostering a supportive environment while upholding standards.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting deadlines, especially during reporting periods.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Team Environment: Contributes positively to a team-oriented culture, aligned with the firm’s values.
• Confidence in Management Engagement: Able to interact confidently with senior management, providing insights and suggestions as needed.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovation: Possesses the ability to challenge established practices constructively and propose effective alternatives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage regional VAT filings and oversee corporate tax processes across regional offices.
• Respond to queries from regulatory bodies on tax assessments and liaise with tax auditors.
• Maintain the transfer pricing mechanism among regional offices, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Provide support to Payables and Revenue teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Oversee Timekeeper rates and handle ad-hoc queries from Timekeepers, supporting their time recording and client information requirements.
• Assist in financial audits and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.

Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with an accounting firm in the UAE. Prior experience in the service or legal industry is advantageous.
• Education: University Graduate or Post Graduate, with a major in Accounts preferred.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with accounting platforms such as ELITE and 3E is an advantage.
• Language: Fluent in English, with strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Key Competencies:

• Disposition: Gentle yet disciplined and firm in actions, capable of fostering a supportive environment while upholding standards.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting deadlines, especially during reporting periods.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Team Environment: Contributes positively to a team-oriented culture, aligned with the firm's values.
• Confidence in Management Engagement: Able to interact confidently with senior management, providing insights and suggestions as needed.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Innovation: Possesses the ability to challenge established practices constructively and propose effective alternatives.

Your general responsibilities will be to provide efficient and effective front-of-house service to all clients, either face-to-face or via the telephone. To man the main PBX switchboard, answering and transferring incoming calls as well as assisting with the day to day operations of the office.

You should enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be able to work autonomously as well as within a larger team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operating the main telephone switchboard; answering and transferring incoming calls.
2. Taking and delivering messages accurately, promptly, and in a professional manner, whilst ensuring that clients are transferred to the correct destinations.
3. Updating and checking the firm's general voicemail box every day to ensure any messages left outside office hours are dealt with.
4. Reserving meeting rooms in Outlook and maintaining the diary for all bookings.
5. Ensuring the meeting room is fully stocked at all times and pantry items are available.
6. Ensure that clients are offered refreshments as well as greeted and welcomed in a professional and friendly manner.
7. Maintaining the reception area, including plants, floral arrangements, TV, magazines, and general maintenance.
8. Assisting IT with the preparation of AV equipment and uploading of presentations.
9. Updating CRM (Interaction) as and when required.
10. Maintaining an operations manual for reception.
11. Booking and receiving couriers.
12. Scanning of documents, adding to, and maintaining files.
13. Providing cover and assisting the Office Assistant as and when required.
14. Attending MOFA for the legalisation of documents if required.
15. Ability and willingness to work outside of contracted working hours, as requested.
16. Assisting accounts with the posting of telephone invoices.
17. Assisting the Business Operations Manager with any tasks as and when necessary.

Legal Secretary Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Legal Secretary to join our team in Dubai, UAE.

About the Role

• The ideal candidate will have around 2 years experience as a legal secretary and be looking to grow into the role.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to support the common law team with tasks such as Intapp time, filing, bundling, and interaction.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Providing high-quality audio typing and copy typing of documents and correspondence.
2. Receiving and directing telephone calls in accordance with established procedures.
3. Managing diaries, arranging meetings, seminars, external and internal client lunches.
4. Handling telephone queries and arranging conference calls.
5. Coordinating travel arrangements.
6. Creating PowerPoint presentations.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package.

How to Apply

If you are a skilled Legal Secretary looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV for consideration.