Legal & Contracts Executive​/Paralegal

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Investment Management

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting to: Senior Management / HR

We are seeking a bilingual Legal & Contracts Executive / Paralegal with solid UAE experience to support the organisation in commercial contracts, corporate documentation, and day-to-day legal matters.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in both Arabic and English
, with strong practical experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts
, as well as a good working knowledge of UAE laws, regulations, and legal practices
.

• Draft, review, and coordinate commercial contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, legal notices, and other contractual documentation
  .
• Review contractual terms, identify legal and commercial risks, and highlight key issues to management.
• Prepare and review Powers of Attorney, undertakings, declarations, resolutions, and other corporate/legal documents
  .
• Draft and review legal correspondence and documents in both Arabic and English
  , including translation and review of legal and contractual documents where required.
• Apply practical knowledge of UAE commercial and corporate laws, regulations, and standard contractual practices
  .
• Liaise with external lawyers, government authorities, and other relevant stakeholders when required.
• Maintain accurate and organised records of contracts, legal documents, corporate matters, and related correspondence.
• Provide practical day-to-day legal and contractual support to management and escalated complex or specialist matters to external counsel when appropriate.

• 3–7 years of relevant experience
  , preferably within a UAE-based law firm, corporate legal department, contracts function, or paralegal role.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.
• Must have the ability to read, draft, review, and understand legal and contractual documents in both Arabic and English
  .
• Strong hands-on experience in commercial contracts
  , including drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and coordinating agreements and contractual terms.
• Good practical knowledge of UAE commercial and corporate laws and contractual practices
  .
• Experience with corporate documentation, including POAs, undertakings, declarations, resolutions, and legal notices
  .
• Strong legal drafting skills with excellent attention to detail, judgement, organisation, and communication skills
  .
• Ability to work independently, manage routine legal and contractual matters, and identify when external legal advice is required.
• Previous experience within a UAE law firm, in-house legal department, or UAE business environment would be an advantage.

A commercially minded,
bilingual Arabic/English paralegal or legal professional with strong UAE experience and a solid background in commercial contracts. The candidate should be capable of independently handling day-to-day legal documentation and contractual matters while knowing when to elevate more complex legal issues to external counsel.