31 Legal Support jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Legal professionals are in high demand, and this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization.

This position involves providing essential legal support and developing innovative solutions to drive impactful projects forward. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with various departments to provide expertise and guidance on legal matters.

• Collaborate with departments to provide legal support and develop innovative solutions
• Analyze and interpret UAE laws and legal procedures
• Draft and review legal documents and contracts accurately
• Perform administrative tasks and provide technical expertise

• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly

• Attractive employment benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• Realistic career advancement opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and make a meaningful contribution to our success.

We are seeking a skilled Paralegal to support our Middle East legal counsel division based in Dubai. The successful candidate will work closely with Senior Counsels and the Regional Chief Counsel on all business matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft review and organize legal documents including NDAs MOUs consultancy agreements subcontracts and service agreements.
• Support the legal team in managing project-related contracts and ensuring compliance with local laws and international standards (e.g. FIDIC).
• Conduct legal research on regional laws regulations and industry standards.
• Assist in dispute resolution processes including arbitration and litigation support.
• Maintain and update legal databases contract registers and document management systems.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as required.
• Monitor changes in legislation and advise internal stakeholders on potential impacts.
• Support corporate governance tasks such as board resolutions company secretarial duties and licensing renewals.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department including gathering and relaying information to internal and external clients.
• Perform administrative tasks such as updating spreadsheets preparing correspondence completing forms and maintaining lists.
• Support the preparation of internal project approvals and assist in managing claims and disputes.
• Collaborate with commercial and project teams to protect business interests and strategic objectives.

Requirements :

• Bachelors Degree of Law required from an accredited University.
• 2 years experience in the legal field ideally within construction or real estate
• Only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Benefits :

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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Job Description
The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department is seeking to recruit ambitious staff in legal support at the Government Support and Legal Services Directorate to contribute to the fulfillment of its duties and functions in accordance with the approved procedures in this regard.

Qualifications

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Document all correspondence and administrative documents relevant to cases of the Section staff on the Department Cases Management System, register and upload documents relevant to cases and determine the relevant titles.
• Upload and update the Section data and statistics on technical systems applicable by the Department.
• Follow up, approve and send administrative forms required from the Section in addition to drafting follow up emails concerning cases of the Section staff.
• Assist the work team in scanning and preparing files.
• Coordinate for holding meetings of the Section staff and take the necessary procedures and arrangements such as booking meetings hall and sending invitations.
• Record minutes of meetings held by the Section staff and send them to the committee concerned with minutes of meetings in the Department.
• Ensure that electronic files of the Directorate are organised and saved in a manner that ensures easy and effective access to the same and order them in a manner that is compatible with the system criteria applicable in the Department.

Main Administrative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with using (Tawqeet) for the purposes of documenting all duties and work completed daily according to the applicable rules in this regard.
• Prepare the weekly report on all cases assigned to them and the actions taken according to the instructions issued in this regard.
• Comply with all work procedures applicable in the Department concerning the Cases Management System (Tawtheeq).
• Comply with Information Security policies approved by the Department.
• Comply with all circulars issued by the Department concerning attendance to ensure that the duties assigned to the employee are completed on time with the required quality and efficiency.

Academic qualifications and years of experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or the equivalent.
• (3) Three years of experience in the same field.

Required skills (Technical skills and conduct):

• Familiarity with all policies, procedures and bylaws relevant to the work.
• The ability to work as one team and to deal with workload.
• The ability of creativity and innovation in work.
• Computer literacy.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (reading, writing and speaking).

Job Category: Administration

Advertiser: The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department

Educational level: Bachelor

Required Nationality: UAE Only

Monthly Salary: Unspecified

Schedule-Time: Full time

Job Posting: 09/04/2025

Unposting Date: 08/06/2025

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Government Administration

We are seeking a skilled Forensic Accountant to support our team in handling new and existing assignments. As a Junior Forensic Accountant, you will assist in preparing forensic accounting reports, analyzing financial and business records, and helping with internal controls and fraud risk assessments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Forensic Accounting and a minimum of 1 year of experience in forensic accounting and auditing, financial fraud investigations, litigation support, FCPA investigations, and internal controls/fraud risk assessments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing forensic accounting reports
• Assisting in analyzing financial and business records
• Helping with internal controls and fraud risk assessments
• Participating in strategic planning sessions

Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and adapt to unexpected events.

A strong problem-solving and decision-making capability is essential, as well as proficiency in computer skills, including advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

This role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team and to maintain high work quality in a deadline-driven environment.

FOR IMMEDIATE JOINING - We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years recent secretarial experience within an International Law Firm.

You will be a touch typist with a minimum 65 wpm copy typing speed, and maintaining proficiency in IT systems and procedures.

Effectively performing admin tasks as requested by fee earners, possessing full understanding of the firm's house style to produce accurate documentation as well as the ability to prioritize work.

You will be able to produce accurate and well-presented documents in line with the firm's House Style Manual.

Organize and prioritize workloads and keep a level-headed approach when under pressure.

To take accurate telephone messages for fee earners and deal helpfully and professionally with queries from internal and external callers.

To effectively manage fee earners' Outlook calendars.

To maintain up to date filing systems to allow fee earners to find and use documents easily and efficiently and also assist generally with document management including storing and archiving of files.

Arrange conference calls, lunches, travel arrangements and meetings and help with the preparation of any meetings.

A ssist fee earners with requesting billing guides and the production of bills.

To participate in any lunchtime reception Rota, as this ensures PA support at all times.

Salary AED15-23K depending on experience.

We are looking for an outstanding legal secretary to join the busy Abu Dhabi office of an international law firm. You will do various secretarial and administrative tasks to support assigned two partners and three lawyers, ideally for a January 2024 start date.

The role is due to a departure in their Abu Dhabi office, and they require the secretary to be technically strong, experienced with handling bills every month, and have a proactive approach.

Role involves:

Providing a high level of client care and support while producing a high volume of consistently excellent work.

• Maintaining a general knowledge of the Firm's practice areas/groups and a specialised knowledge of the assigned attorneys’ practice areas and clients to enhance and promote communication between attorneys and their clients and to provide excellent and personalised client care to support attorney/client relationships.
• Prints various documents including, scanning and sending single and multiple documents using digital sender, multi-function device (MFD). Sends copies of documents via the Firm’s external email program with appropriate disclaimer. Sends emails with administrative rights on behalf of the attorney as requested.
• Through ongoing professional and on-the-job training, continues to build upon a solid knowledge of legal secretarial processes, procedures and technologies required by the legal secretarial profession and the Firm's practice areas/groups.
• Following the Firm's established document processing methods and procedures, creates, spell checks, edits, and proofreads work products to ensure accuracy and completeness. Transcribes handwritten materials and/or dictation. Prepares and creates new documents, presentations, spreadsheets and so forth. Has excellent knowledge of correct formatting techniques.
• Preparing matter openings, conflict checks, and arranging for matter closings. Coordinates with the Support Services for file retrieval and the maintenance of the Firm’s master files for all matters on which the attorney works. Sets up and maintains attorney’s work files, including regular filing. Prepares files for central storage and/or storage off-premises using the Firm's electronic records management system.
  

A detailed job spec can be provided.

We are looking for a min 3 years of legal secretarial/PA experience at partner level.

Salary ranges from 24,000 to 30,000 AED per month. Benefits include working from home every Friday. They also pay an annual discretionary bonus, top international (excluding America) medical, optical and dental for self and dependents and annual flight home for self and other benefits.

Position Summary

Marriott International, the world's largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, with more than 9000 properties and 30 brands in 142 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses branded residential Law Department services for the Company's lodging and hospitality business and provides legal advice and counsel to Marriott's internal clients. The Europe, Middle East, and Africa offices of the Law Department provide legal services to support the development and lodging operations of all Marriott-branded lodging products in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

The Legal Assistant is an integral role in the department and is responsible for providing direct administrative support to attorneys within the EMEA team. It is essential that the role maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information and ensure that tasks are completed accurately. This position will be located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and will report directly to a VP & Senior Counsel.

Responsibilities Summary

• Administrative support for attorneys working for up to 5 attorneys in one of the EMEA areas of Development, Franchise Operations, and Asset Management or from one of the other legal areas. The role might support additional positions as the team structure changes.
• Compose, type, merge, compare, format, proofread, and transmit legal documents and correspondence.
• Provide excellent word processing and formatting support.
• Prepare, revise, edit, and proofread extensive correspondence and legal documents.
• Prepare for transaction closings including preparation and editing of documents and powers of attorney.
• Prepare and edit lengthy legal documents, presentations, agendas, memos, letters, spreadsheets, and other business documents.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information. Protect the privacy and security of business parties, customers, and coworkers.
• Demonstrate organizational, prioritization, proactivity, proofreading, and attention to detail skills to allow for timely, effective, and accurate performance of job duties with little or no outside assistance.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, and clients and to provide or obtain information with ordinary courtesy, diplomacy, and tact. Good teamwork ability.
• Track the status of projects (including MEA development deals) and any correspondence requiring responses and keep attorneys apprised of status.
• Handle legal documents including coordinating with signatories and collating agreements.
• Enter matters in various databases such as iManage; update database information and documents including revision and search of databases for corporate entities and report and record management.
• Create and maintain computer and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports, and documents. Create and maintain up-to-date desk files and permanent files. Assist attorneys/paralegals in data entry and maintenance of practice areas, contract database, and database reporting as well as maintenance of all forms, agreements, disclosure documents, and SharePoint sites.
• Act as liaison between the attorneys and other Marriott employees and outside counsel.
• Organize and schedule meetings and conference calls and handle high-priority scheduling issues. Manage and coordinate calendars with team members and for Senior Leaders and other associates. Prepare for group and other general meetings including scheduling conference rooms, preparing agenda items, prior distribution of materials, room setup, audio-visual equipment setup, and food and beverage arrangements. Where necessary, take minutes of the meetings.
• Handle all travel arrangements and coordinate logistics including transportation, reservations, visas, and lodging arrangements. Efficiently prepare expense reports.
• Assist and work closely with the Executive Assistant/team leader with overflow as requested.
• Review all incoming mail (including original legal documents) and forward to the appropriate attorney. Send couriers containing original legal documents.
• Ensure necessary office supply inventory is available and order as needed. Ensure all office equipment is in working order.
• Perform any other duties as necessary.
• Provide cover for Legal Assistants during vacation/sickness.

Requirements for Position

• Minimum of three years of secretarial experience in a law firm or corporate department preferred but not essential.
• Strong skills with MS Office (e.g., Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Proficiency or capacity to learn to utilize Teams/SharePoint and database programs such as iManage are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize completing tasks on time with a good ability to multitask and deal with a high volume and strong sense of urgency. Flexibility to adapt to continually changing workload priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and issues and develop appropriate and innovative solutions. Ability to think outside the box and be resourceful.
• Good time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team to achieve common goals and promote a positive work environment. Eagerness to pitch in to help others when needed. Collaborates well with a diverse group of attorneys and associates and is a good representative of the Law Department. High degree of professionalism, diplomacy, and tact.
• Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in confidential matters and elsewhere.
• Fast, accurate typing. Strong word processing and spelling/grammar/proofreading skills.
• Good judgment; professional demeanor.
• Diligence and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently on projects and as part of a team.
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal, are essential.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent completed secondary education required.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer, believes in hiring a diverse workforce, and sustaining an inclusive people-first culture. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.

• Maintaining a general knowledge of the Firm's practice areas/groups and a specialised knowledge of the assigned attorneys' practice areas and clients to enhance and promote communication between attorneys and their clients and to provide excellent and personalised client care to support attorney/client relationships.
• Prints various documents including, scanning and sending single and multiple documents using digital sender, multi-function device (MFD). Sends copies of documents via the Firm's external email program with appropriate disclaimer. Sends emails with administrative rights on behalf of the attorney as requested.
• Through ongoing professional and on-the-job training, continues to build upon a solid knowledge of legal secretarial processes, procedures and technologies required by the legal secretarial profession and the Firm's practice areas/groups.
• Following the Firm's established document processing methods and procedures, creates, spell checks, edits, and proofreads work products to ensure accuracy and completeness. Transcribes handwritten materials and/or dictation. Prepares and creates new documents, presentations, spreadsheets and so forth. Has excellent knowledge of correct formatting techniques.
• Preparing matter openings, conflict checks, and arranging for matter closings. Coordinates with the Support Services for file retrieval and the maintenance of the Firm's master files for all matters on which the attorney works. Sets up and maintains attorney's work files, including regular filing. Prepares files for central storage and/or storage off-premises using the Firm's electronic records management system.
  

• 5+ years of secretarial experience with a professional services company
• Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience with legal technology (document management systems, transcription software, dictaphone, etc)
• Superior written and oral communication skills in English
• Ability to work with a team of lawyers and other colleagues
• Outstanding time-management and accurate typing skills
• Capability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with senior executives
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
• Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and where needed, graphics
• Assist associates with processing, amending, and proofreading legal documents and in some cases, courtroom procedures
• Participate in the billing process by preparing invoices, reimbursable expenses and tracking client payments and billing queries with finance
• Maintains lawyer's calendars by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, meetings, and making travel arrangements
• File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents promptly
• Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers
• Adhere to the Firm's policies and procedures

Relationships:

• Business Support Teams
• Secretaries

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

• Essential to our success as a regional law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.
• We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.
• Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.

• Job Identification 769
• Job Category Business Services
• Posting Date 06/11/2025, 12:39 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Al Sila Tower, 26th Floor, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Abu Dhabi, AE