Job Description
We are looking for a Legal Executive for a government affiliated entity based in the UAE.
Location – Sharjah, UAE
Salary – 10,000 AED/month + benefits
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws
- 3 to 5 years experience in a law firm or similar entity, particularly in handling cases and reviewing contracts.
- Excellent in Arabic and English (Legal Terminologies) --verbal and written.
- Strong understanding of UAE laws, more particularly in the Emirate of Sharjah, regulatory compliance, and other legal areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Assistance
Assist the Head of the Department to handle legal cases. Likewise, the role will liaise with courts, government departments, police, free zones, and other pivate or government entities.
Legal Research
Review and collate all the pieces of evidences for the case and other matters.
Case Management
Manages and oversees all cases, including but not limited to submissions, hearings, executions, case updates, and other related matters.
Legal Document Preparation
Drafting and preparing all types of court pleadings, motions, legal notices, requests, case bundles, legal advice/ opinions, and other documents necessary for the case.
Key Performance Indicator:
- Case & contract volume and complexity
- Work turnaround time
- Work quality
- Risk assessment and mitigation
Competencies:
- Team player
- Adaptability to constructive criticism
- Organizational and time management
- Attention to details and accuracy
- Analytical and problem solving
About the Role:
To provide adequate legal assistance to the department in terms of all legal works, research, and more particularly handling the legal cases of the company (with minimal supervision).