Legal Assistant jobs in United Arab Emirates

We are a fast-growing international startup seeking a young lawyer / Legal Intern or Junior Legal Assistant with a valid practice diploma and legal license for Dubai / the UAE.

This role is ideal for an early-career legal professional who wants hands-on experience in a startup environment, with primary legal operations in Dubai / UAE and additional legal exposure to other international jurisdictions.

• Draft legal opinions and internal legal memoranda
• Prepare standard contract templates and legal documentation
• Review and coordinate contract drafts with counterparties
• Prepare acts, addenda, amendments, and related legal documents
• Support basic claims and pre-litigation matters
• Assist with corporate legal work
• Complete legal documentation, registrations, filings, and records
• Perform routine legal and office-related tasks as required in a startup environment

• Law degree completed or currently in final years of law school
• Valid practice diploma and legal license for Dubai / UAE (mandatory)
• Strong interest in Intellectual Property, Copyright, Advertising Law, IT Law, Private and Corporate Law, and Foreign Trade
• Willingness to support legal matters in other regions and jurisdictions
• Solid understanding of copyright and online advertising regulations, including social media platforms
• High level of responsibility, attention to detail, and readiness to handle both legal and administrative tasks
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in English (main communication language)

• Interest in working with US and UK jurisdictions
• Previous experience or internships in startups, tech companies, or digital platforms