Legal Researcher

About the role

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail‑oriented Legal Researcher to join our Dubai legal team. The successful candidate will support our lawyers by delivering thorough legal research, monitoring legislative changes, and preparing high‑quality memoranda and case materials.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct in‑depth research on UAE Federal Laws, emirate‑level legislation, regulations and judicial precedents.
• Analyse comparative legal systems and international legal principles when required.
• Prepare legal opinions, research reports, memoranda and briefing notes.
• Support lawyers across litigation, arbitration, corporate, commercial, labour, real‑estate and civil matters.
• Monitor legal developments and provide timely updates to the team and clients.
• Assist in drafting legal documents, submissions and internal knowledge materials.
• Maintain legal databases, research records and case‑law archives.
• Verify citations and ensure accuracy in all legal documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.); a Master’s degree (LL.M.) is an advantage.
• 2–5 years of legal research experience within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Federal Laws and local regulations.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and judicial decisions accurately.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Legal research methodology
• Legal drafting and documentation
• Knowledge of UAE legislative framework