Legal Secretary

Confidential

AED 4,000 - 5,999 per month

Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE

Full Time

1-2 Years

Bachelors Degree

Posted 4 days ago

Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Secretary to provide administrative and legal support to the legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal documentation, case management, and compliance, ensuring smooth operations within the legal department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide legal advice and support to management and various departments on corporate, commercial, employment, real estate, and regulatory matters.

* Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various legal and commercial agreements, including Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA), NDAs, MOUs, service agreements, consultancy agreements, tenancy agreements, and other business contracts.

* Review contracts and transactions to identify legal and commercial risks and recommend appropriate measures to protect the company’s interests.

* Ensure the company’s business activities, contracts, and internal processes comply with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements.

* Handle corporate legal matters, including company formation, amendments, licensing, renewals, corporate documentation, and coordination with relevant government authorities.

* Provide legal support on real estate matters, including property transactions, tenancy matters, RERA/DLD-related requirements, and review of real estate documentation.

* Support HR and management on employment-related legal matters, including employment contracts, offer letters, disciplinary matters, termination documentation, and compliance with UAE Labour Law and MOHRE requirements.

* Conduct legal research and provide practical advice on UAE laws, regulations, and regulatory developments affecting the company.
* Assist with KYC, due diligence, compliance checks, and verification of corporate and transactional documents relating to clients, investors, vendors, and business partners.

* Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies, including MOHRE, GDRFA, DLD/RERA, DED/DET, free zone authorities, and other relevant government entities.

* Coordinate with external lawyers and legal consultants on litigation, disputes, legal notices, claims, and other specialized legal matters.
* Draft legal notices, correspondence, resolutions, undertakings, declarations, and other legal documents as required.

* Maintain and manage corporate records, contracts, legal documents, compliance records, and other confidential legal documentation.

* Assist management in identifying and mitigating legal, contractual, regulatory, and operational risks.

* Support company formation and restructuring activities in mainland and free zone jurisdictions, including preparation and review of relevant corporate documents.

* Monitor changes in UAE laws and regulations and advise management on their potential impact on the company’s operations.

* Provide general legal and compliance support to ensure the company’s operations are conducted in accordance with applicable UAE legal and regulatory requirements.

Languages

Any

Nationality

Any

Company Size

11-50