Legal Secretary – In-House Legal Department (UAE Based)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional who has worked within a corporate or in-house legal environment and is comfortable supporting senior legal professionals in a fast-paced, confidential and highly professional organisation.

The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and legal support while working closely with the wider legal team and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to senior members of the in-house legal team.

Manage complex calendars, meetings, appointments and correspondence.

Coordinate internal and external meetings, including with senior stakeholders and external legal advisers.

Prepare, format and maintain legal documents, forms, correspondence, reports and presentations.

Maintain accurate and well-organised legal files, records and documentation.

Assist with KYC processes, legal forms and related documentation.

Support the legal team with legal systems, databases and document management platforms.

Maintain legal trackers, records, deadlines and action lists.

Coordinate documentation and information between the legal team, internal departments and external parties.

Assist with legal onboarding, documentation and administrative processes.

Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion.

Support the team with reporting, document preparation and general legal administration.

Assist with travel arrangements, meetings and other administrative requirements where required.

Work effectively with technology and digital tools to improve legal and administrative processes.

Support the adoption and use of AI-enabled and technology-driven tools within the legal function.