Assistant Manager, Legal Affairs

About the role

The Assistant Manager, Legal Affairs will provide expert legal advice across corporate, commercial, employment, IT, IP and international matters. You will ensure compliance with UAE laws and Daman's internal policies while supporting key projects and negotiations.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate, review and advise on corporate, commercial, employment, IT, IP and international legal issues.
• Support and lead critical projects, negotiations and deals with legal insight.
• Maintain relationships with regulators, public entities and internal business teams.
• Conduct legal research, training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Oversee Arabic‑English and English‑Arabic legal translations for accuracy.
• Update legal policies and procedures within the Legal Affairs department.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, memoranda, legal notices and other key documents.
• Investigate and adjudicate fraud cases in line with UAE law.
• Plan and participate in dispute‑resolution sessions to minimise litigation risk.
• Monitor compliance with federal and local UAE laws and Daman's policies.

Required profile

• Minimum 60 months (5 years) of relevant legal experience, preferably in the insurance sector.
• Strong knowledge of UAE federal and local legislation.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal projects and stakeholder relationships.

Required skills

• Legal Documentation
• Legal Research
• Contract Negotiations
• Compliance with UAE laws
• Arabic‑English and English‑Arabic legal translations
• Legal Advice
• Corporate contracts
• Regulatory Compliance
• Dispute Resolution