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Company: Lawgical Group Job Title: Associate Department: Legal Location: Dubai, UAE Vacancy: 1 Job Type: Full-time Salary: Based on experience Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Associate to join our legal team.
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Job Type:** Full-time
**Salary:** Based on experience
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Associate to join our legal team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing legal support by drafting and reviewing corporate and commercial documents, assisting with company formation and business setup and conducting legal research while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The role involves coordinating with clients, authorities and internal teams to manage transactions, mitigate risks and ensure timely completion of matters and maintain accurate record keeping.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and amend a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements and legal documents.
- Assist clients with company incorporation and business setup processes.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal notes, summaries and legal advice.
- Review transaction documents and identify legal, commercial and operational risks.
- Liaise with clients, government authorities, free zones, notaries, translators and other service providers for corporate documentation and filings.
- Manage client communication, follow-ups and status update on ongoing matters.
- Coordinate internally with team members to ensure matters are progressed and completed within agreed timelines.
- Maintain proper records of documents, version, approvals and client correspondence.
- Support senior lawyers and management with day to day assignments.
- Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to senior lawyers and management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or equivalent; LLM is an advantage.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in a UAE law firm, legal consultancy, or corporate legal department.
- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial or relevant practice areas
- Excellent legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence in client interactions and meetings.
- Proven drafting skills, including experience with Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Service Agreements, Shareholders Agreements (SHAs), and corporate docs.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Strong understanding of UAE laws and regulations, UAE corporate/ commercial laws (Mainland & Freezones)
- Immediate joiners are preferred
- *Interested candidates please share your updated CV to [email protected] with subject line – Associate_Name of the applicant.*
- *Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*
Application Question(S)
- Are you a Bachelor of Law degree graduate
- How many years of UAE legal work experience do you have?
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