Legal Coordinator (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

We are looking for a qualified and highly organized Legal Coordinator to support our legal, contractual and regulatory affairs in the UAE. The role requires a law degree, relevant UAE experience and the ability to liaise with government authorities, courts and external counsel while handling confidential matters.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and coordinate contracts, agreements, legal notices, official letters and other legal documents.
• Identify potential legal obligations, risks and required amendments in contractual terms.
• Follow up on legal and administrative matters with UAE government authorities, regulatory bodies, courts and notary publics.
• Coordinate applications, submissions, renewals, approvals and attestations through government portals and service centres.
• Liaise with municipalities, economic departments, real‑estate authorities and other relevant entities.
• Work with external lawyers and consultants on cases, disputes, claims and pending legal actions.
• Monitor legal cases, hearings, deadlines, submissions and required follow‑up actions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, reports, correspondence and recommendations for management.
• Support the review and administration of commercial, leasing, employment, service and supplier agreements.
• Maintain and regularly update legal files, case records, corporate documents, licences, powers of attorney and legal registers.
• Track validity and renewal dates of contracts, licences, permits and authorisations.
• Maintain accurate records of applications, reference numbers, payments, appointments, approvals and outstanding actions.
• Provide regular updates to management on the status of legal cases and government transactions.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws, regulations, contractual obligations and company policies while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university.
• Recognised lawyer qualification, Bar membership or practising certificate.
• 2–4 years of relevant legal experience in the UAE.
• Proven experience dealing with UAE government authorities, courts, notary publics and regulatory bodies.
• Familiarity with UAE government portals and official submission procedures.
• Strong knowledge of UAE laws, contracts, legal procedures and corporate documentation.

Required skills

• Fluent Arabic (spoken and written).
• Excellent legal drafting and contract review abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information with high integrity.