Legal Intern

Legal Intern Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy (Dubai, UAE)

Model: Hybrid (Remote + In-Office)

Duration: 13 months (flexible)

Location: Dubai, UAE

About Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy

Azad & Azad is a boutique UAE-based law firm known for delivering precision, clarity, and commercially grounded legal solutions. We specialise in Corporate & Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Shareholder Agreements, Wills & Estate Planning, Cross-Border Structuring, and Litigation Support.

Our internship programme offers young legal minds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced lawyers, and develop a strong foundation in UAE legal practice.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern to support our lawyers in day-to-day legal tasks. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain exposure to real-world legal work in a supportive and professional environment.

The intern will assist in drafting, research, documentation, client preparation, and administrative legal tasks, with the opportunity to observe how high-quality legal work is delivered in the UAE market.

Key Responsibilities

As a Legal Intern, you will gain experience in the following areas:

1. Legal Drafting & Documentation

• Assisting in drafting legal documents including NDAs, MOUs, Shareholder Agreements, Wills, Resolutions, and Corporate Amendments.
• Reviewing contracts and identifying key legal risks and issues.
• Preparing bilingual (EnglishArabic) consolidated documents with guidance.

2. Legal Research

• Conducting structured research on UAE Laws, including Commercial Companies Law, DIFC/ADGM regulations, Labour Law, and Real Estate Regulations.
• Summarising legal updates, case laws, and practical notes for internal use.

3. Transactional Support

• Assisting with company incorporations, share transfers, documentation review, and due diligence compilations.
• Supporting the preparation of client deliverables, checklists, and filing documents.

4. Litigation & Dispute Support (non-advocacy)

• Preparing document bundles, timelines, and factual summaries.
• Assisting with evidence organisation and drafting simple legal correspondence.

5. Administrative & Organisational Tasks

• Maintaining internal legal databases and document folders.
• Organising files, formatting documents, and supporting client communication preparation.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Strong written and spoken English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet timelines.
• Strong interest in UAE corporate and commercial law.

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to real client matters and complex legal work.
• Training in high-level drafting and structuring used by corporate lawyers.
• Practical understanding of UAE legal frameworks and professional etiquette.
• Mentorship from senior lawyers at Azad & Azad.
• Certificate of Completion upon internship end.

Working Model

• Hybrid: Combination of remote tasks and occasional in-office meetings.
• Flexible schedule tailored to academic commitments.

Please note that it is an unpaid internship