Legal Secretary (Corporate Team)

Location: Dubai, UAE
Sector: International Law Firm
Salary: Up to AED 25,000–26,000 per month (dependent on experience)

About the Role

An international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its Corporate practice in Dubai. This role requires a polished, organised, and detail-oriented individual who is comfortable supporting partners and associates on complex, high-value corporate matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The successful candidate will have prior experience within a corporate or transactional team at a law firm and will be confident handling sophisticated document production, diary management, and matter coordination, UAE experience is essential. 

Key Responsibilities

Document Production & Formatting

• Prepare, amend, and format corporate legal documents, including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, board and shareholder resolutions, NDAs, engagement letters, and ancillary transaction documents

• Produce and manage complex, multi-document transaction bundles with a high degree of accuracy

• Proofread, edit, and format documents to international law firm standards

• Manage version control and document comparisons

Fee Earner Support

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Partners and Associates within the Corporate team

• Manage busy diaries, arrange meetings, and coordinate domestic and international travel

• Support time recording, billing processes, expense claims, and general matter management

• Liaise professionally and discreetly with clients, counterparties, and internal stakeholders

Team & Matter Coordination

• Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems

• Coordinate signing meetings, completions, and document execution processes

• Support matter openings, KYC, conflict checks, and compliance procedures

• Assist with internal reporting, presentations, and corporate team communications

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary within a Corporate / M&A / Commercial team at an international or top-tier regional law firm

• Exceptional document production and Microsoft Word formatting skills

• Strong understanding of corporate legal terminology and transactional processes

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and client service focus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Familiarity with legal billing systems (e.g. Elite, Aderant or similar) is advantageous

Why Apply

• Join a globally recognised international law firm

• Support a respected and high-performing Corporate practice

• Competitive salary package of up to AED 25,000–26,000 per month

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