Executive Assistant, Lawgent (Dubai)
Role Overview
The Executive Assistant works directly with management and supports the establishment in Dubai and the United States and continued development in Europe.
The role coordinates meetings, tasks, and deadlines, follows up on delegated work, and helps free management's time for high-value work.
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About Lawgent
Lawgent is a modern law firm serving businesses at the intersection of law, AI, data, and European regulation.
The firm operates in Sweden and is establishing itself in Dubai and the United States while growing across Europe.
About the role
The Executive Assistant works directly with management and supports the establishment in Dubai and the United States and continued development in Europe.
The role coordinates meetings, tasks, and deadlines, follows up on delegated work, and helps free management's time for high-value work.
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars, book and prepare meetings, and coordinate across time zones.
- Delegate tasks and follow up to completion; track colleagues' work and projects and report status and deviations.
- Support financial administration, including invoicing, documentation, and contact with banks and auditors.
- Identify and contact potential partners and networks; present Lawgent to prospective clients and partners and advance relationships toward business.
- Support establishment activities in Dubai and the United States, including contact with authorities, suppliers, and local stakeholders.
- Plan and book travel, meetings, and events; prepare materials and summaries and take meeting minutes.
Candidate requirements
- Live in Dubai and have the right to work in the UAE.
- Speak and write fluent English and Arabic.
- Be structured, follow tasks through, handle confidential information discreetly, take initiative, work independently, and enjoy building relationships.
- Be comfortable with digital tools such as Google Workspace and project management tools.
Meritorious experience
- Swedish language ability is meritorious.
- Experience as an executive assistant, project coordinator, or in business development is meritorious.
- Experience in legal or professional services and a network in the UAE are meritorious.
Compensation
- Compensation is entirely performance-based and determined by results; details will be discussed during the interview.
What the role offers
- A central role close to management at an internationally growing law firm, helping build the business in Dubai, the United States, and Europe.
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