Junior Legal Officer

About the role

The Junior Legal Officer will assist the legal team in managing a variety of cases through UAE court electronic systems, handling rental, commercial and civil matters, and supporting debt‑collection activities. The role involves drafting legal documents, coordinating with external counsel, and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and follow up legal cases via court electronic systems and government portals.
• Handle rental, commercial and civil cases before courts and competent authorities.
• Register legal claims, applications and execution files; monitor hearing schedules.
• Conduct amicable debt‑collection activities and negotiate settlements.
• Oversee judicial debt‑collection and execution procedures to successful closure.
• Draft and review legal correspondence, notices, memoranda, agreements and contracts.
• Coordinate with lawyers, legal consultants and relevant stakeholders on case matters.
• Follow up execution orders and enforcement actions.
• Attend courts, government departments and regulatory authorities as required.
• Maintain organized filing and archiving systems for legal records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations and legal procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent qualification.
• 2–4 years of relevant legal experience within the UAE.
• Proven experience with UAE court systems and legal procedures.
• Experience in rental and commercial litigation matters.
• Experience in amicable and judicial debt‑collection.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Valid UAE driving licence.
• Good knowledge of execution procedures and court processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and legal management systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organisational and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Legal management systems