Legal Associate (In-House) - Arabic Language

About the role

A growing regional organisation with operations across the GCC is looking for its first legal hire to join an in-house legal team in Dubai. The role supports commercial contracts, employment matters, corporate governance and regulatory compliance across the UAE and KSA, with hands-on regional exposure and close collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, consultancy agreements and MOUs.
• Support employment law matters such as contracts, disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations and terminations.
• Prepare board resolutions, shareholder resolutions, minutes and other governance documentation.
• Assist with corporate licensing, entity management and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation and dispute-related matters.
• Conduct legal research and give practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain legal templates, trackers, processes and document repositories.

Required profile

• Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, contracts and correspondence.
• Ability to organise legal records, matter files and supporting documentation accurately.
• Confidence reviewing contractual terms and identifying key points for consideration.
• Good written communication skills and the ability to manage several legal tasks while keeping documents and deadlines organised.

Required skills

• Strong legal research skills, able to summarise findings clearly and practically.
• Ability to prepare clear legal documents and updates.

What we offer

• Early-stage opportunity to join a growing legal function.
• Broad exposure across commercial, employment, governance and regulatory matters, with regional exposure across the UAE and KSA.
• Direct mentorship from an experienced senior legal professional.
• High visibility with senior business leaders and key stakeholders.
• Opportunity to help build legal processes, templates and operational frameworks.
• Strong long-term career growth potential within an expanding organisation.