Legal Advisor

Legal Advisor Position at a UAE-based Law Firm (Recruited by Klay HR Consultants)

Klay HR Consultants, an HR consultancy based in the UAE, was recruiting for a Legal Advisor position for a UAE-based law firm. This full-time role involved providing comprehensive legal support and advice to clients, focusing on UAE laws and regulations. Please note that applications for this position are no longer being accepted.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or an equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience: 3–4 years of relevant legal experience, with a preference for experience gained within a UAE-based law firm or legal practice.
• Legal Knowledge: Good working knowledge of UAE laws, legal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English (written and spoken) is essential. Arabic language skills are considered an advantage. Multilingual candidates are preferred.
• Core Skills: Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills, with proven experience in drafting and reviewing various legal documents.
• Work Ethic: Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently under deadlines, strong attention to detail, commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and a client-focused approach.
• Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a legal team.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Providing legal advice and support under the supervision of senior lawyers/partners.
• Conducting detailed legal research and analysis on UAE laws, regulations, and case law.
• Drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents, agreements, contracts, notices, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Assisting in case preparation, including claims, defenses, and supporting documentation.
• Identifying potential legal, commercial, and compliance risks in contracts and documents.
• Supporting senior lawyers in litigation, dispute resolution, and arbitration.
• Preparing legal opinions, case summaries, and research memoranda.
• Communicating professionally with clients to address their legal requirements.
• Coordinating with courts, government authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintaining accurate case files, legal records, and documentation.
• Monitoring case deadlines, hearings, and submissions.
• Supporting senior management with legal research, case strategy, and client presentations.
• Staying updated on developments in UAE laws and procedures.
• Ensuring all work adheres to strict confidentiality and professional ethics.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

A competitive salary package was offered, commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. This was a paid, full-time employment opportunity.

Application Procedure & Required Documents

Interested candidates were invited to submit their updated CV for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates were to be contacted. Please note: Applications for this position are no longer being accepted.

Official Notification & Contact Information

The original job posting was found on LinkedIn. For general inquiries related to Klay HR Consultants, the contact email provided for applications was cv@klayhr.com.