Legal Assistant Fixed Term 3 Month Contract Quality And Risk Management
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We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth.
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Job Description
We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community.
With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth.
We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.
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Imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.
Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do.
Whether youre steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais – bring your true self to work.
Be a part of a team driven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.
Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.
About The Quality & Risk Service Line
Our Quality & Risk team plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm’s compliance, ethical standards, and risk‑management frameworks.
We ensure that client engagements comply with regulatory, legal, and internal quality requirements while supporting our teams with clear, practical guidance.
This includes oversight of legal documentation, risk assessments, conflict checks, policy development, and continuous enhancement of governance processes.
As An Associate Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include
Contract & Legal Documentation Support
- Review and assist in drafting, negotiating, and maintaining legal documents, including:
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
- Subcontractor agreements
- Engagement letters
- NDAs and confidentiality agreements
- Vendor contract
- Conduct preliminary legal assessments on contract terms to identify risks, ambiguities, and compliance gaps
- Assist in updating, standardizing, and improving contract templates and legal policies
Governance & Quality Support
- Maintain and update trackers for legal documents, contract status, renewal dates, and pending reviews
- Ensure proper documentation, filing, and version control for all legal and risk‑related documents
- Support the Quality & Risk team in performing compliance checks, including conflict-of-interest reviews and due‑diligence processes
- Support internal audits or regulatory reviews by providing required legal documentation
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with engagement teams regarding contract requirements, status updates, and clarifications
- Liaise with external counsel when required
- Assist in preparing summaries, legal notes, and internal reports for management
Research & Advisory
- Conduct legal research on regulatory updates, contractual risks, and industry best practices
- Support Quality & Risk in interpreting laws, regulations, and professional standards applicable to the firm’s operations
Administrative & Project Support
- Assist in project planning, documentation management, and follow-ups for Quality & Risk initiatives
- Help prepare presentations, internal guidelines, and process documentation.
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- Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB or equivalent) from a reputable university
- At least two years of experience in legal, corporate, compliance, or contract management roles
- Experience reviewing contracts or legal documents is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and basic risk concepts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain trackers and manage multiple documents simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Ability to work proactively, meet deadlines, and collaborate in a multicultural environment
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Part-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://www.grantthornton.ae Job Function: Legal & Compliance Company Industry/
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