Senior Paralegal – Global Risks

About the role

We are looking for a bilingual (Arabic and English) Senior Paralegal to join DWF’s Global Risks team in Dubai. The role supports the insurance and reinsurance practice, assisting lawyers with disputes, policy coverage matters, subrogated recoveries and regulatory issues across the UAE and GCC.

Key responsibilities

• Assist lawyers representing insurers, reinsurers, brokers and insureds in insurance and reinsurance disputes.
• Review insurance policies, endorsements and policy wordings; support claims handling and coverage reviews.
• Prepare factual chronologies, claims summaries, litigation reports and witness/hearing bundles.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters affecting insurers and intermediaries within the GCC.
• Liaise with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, experts and clients; coordinate with local counsel and service providers.

Required profile

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.
• Paralegal or legal support experience in insurance and dispute matters.
• Exposure to UAE Court and/or DIFC Court litigation and arbitration.
• Experience handling insurance claims, policy reviews and regulatory compliance.

What we offer

• Commitment to diversity, equality and an inclusive workplace.
• Supportive environment with opportunities for adjustments and additional support.
• Exposure to complex regional and international legal matters.