Job Description

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Investment Management

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Senior Management / HR

Job Summary

We are seeking a bilingual Legal & Contracts Executive / Paralegal with solid UAE experience to support the organisation in commercial contracts, corporate documentation, and day-to-day legal matters.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in both Arabic and English, with strong practical experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts, as well as a good working knowledge of UAE laws, regulations, and legal practices.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and coordinate commercial contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, legal notices, and other contractual documentation.
Review contractual terms, identify legal and commercial risks, and highlight key issues to management.
Prepare and review Powers of Attorney, undertakings, declarations, resolutions, and other corporate/legal documents.
Draft and review legal correspondence and documents in both Arabic and English, including translation and review of legal and contractual documents where required.
Apply practical knowledge of UAE commercial and corporate laws, regulations, and standard contractual practices.
Liaise with external lawyers, government authorities, and other relevant stakeholders when required.
Maintain accurate and organised records of contracts, legal documents, corporate matters, and related correspondence.
Provide practical day-to-day legal and contractual support to management and escalate complex or specialist matters to external counsel when appropriate.

Candidate Profile

3–7 years of relevant experience, preferably within a UAE-based law firm, corporate legal department, contracts function, or paralegal role.
Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
Must have the ability to read, draft, review, and understand legal and contractual documents in both Arabic and English.
Strong hands-on experience in commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and coordinating agreements and contractual terms.
Good practical knowledge of UAE commercial and corporate laws and contractual practices.
Experience with corporate documentation, including POAs, undertakings, declarations, resolutions, and legal notices.
Strong legal drafting skills with excellent attention to detail, judgement, organisation, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage routine legal and contractual matters, and identify when external legal advice is required.
Previous experience within a UAE law firm, in-house legal department, or UAE business environment would be an advantage.

Ideal Profile

A commercially minded, bilingual Arabic/English paralegal or legal professional with strong UAE experience and a solid background in commercial contracts. The candidate should be capable of independently handling day-to-day legal documentation and contractual matters while knowing when to escalate more complex legal issues to external counsel.