[Hiring] Senior Legal Officer Dubai UAE
Position: Senior Legal Officer
Date Posted: September 15, 2025
Industry: Legal / Compliance / Corporate Law
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 3–5 years
Qualification: LL.B. degree with local legal accreditation (paralegal certification preferred)
Salary: AED 5000 to 10000
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Accel HRC
Description:
We’re hiring a Senior Legal Officer to join our Legal & Compliance team in Dubai. This role will support daily legal functions across the business, focusing on contract lifecycle management, subsidiary and regulatory compliance, and coordination with government and free-zone authorities to ensure the company meets local legal requirements.
What You’ll Do:
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts including sales agreements, procurement contracts, NDAs and employment contracts in line with UAE Law (including Labor Law No. 33/2021).
- Maintain contract repositories and compliance trackers, manage renewal schedules and ensure timely follow-ups.
- Oversee trade license renewals, MoCAD filings and free zone reporting to keep corporate records current and compliant.
- Liaise with PROs for attestation and document legalization, ensuring proper authentication for corporate documents.
- Support regulatory compliance matters such as AML obligations, consumer protection, and advertising standards.
- Prepare corporate documents including powers of attorney, board resolutions and minutes.
- Assist with dispute management and litigation support for matters progressing through local courts or regulatory channels.
What We’re Looking For:
- LL.B. degree plus local legal accreditation; a paralegal or equivalent certification is advantageous.
- 3–5 years of legal experience, with at least 2 years of hands-on local UAE experience.
- Strong knowledge of UAE laws, government processes and compliance requirements.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.
- Proficiency with MS Office and e-gov portals (e.g., Tasheel) and familiarity with corporate governance processes.
If you are a legal professional passionate about contracts, compliance and corporate governance, we’d love to hear from you.
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