Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Administration & Secretarial
Company Industry
Legal Services
Company description
Who we are
As a global law firm, our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive - where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow.
We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses across every critical moment.
We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients, with forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
You'll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You'll unlock opportunities for clients across borders, cultures, legal, and commercial disciplines.
Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Job description
The role
In addition to world-class legal careers, Clifford Chance provides exceptional opportunities within the support functions that drive and sustain its business operations. By joining our Business Professionals Group, you will play a vital role in innovating how we deliver services and in enabling the firm to operate as a dynamic, successful multinational business that never stands still. Business professionals are integral to the firm's day-to-day operations and are critical to its long-term success.
The Driver / Office Assistant is responsible for transportation services for employees and visitors together with office administration support when required.
Who you will work with
The Driver / Office Assistant is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services for employees and visitors. The successful candidate will work closely with the Receptionist & Facilities Assistant and be expected to undertake structured cross-training in reception, facilities, and office administration functions to provide full operational cover during periods of absence, ensuring business continuity and consistent service delivery. Excellent customer service skills, professionalism, and flexibility, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and operational support in a professional services environment, are key.
What you will be responsible for
Transportation support
Providing safe, professional, and timely transportation for employees, partners, clients, and visitors as required.
Managing daily transport schedules and responding to ad hoc transportation requests.
Delivering and collecting documents, government applications, banking documents, and other confidential materials.
Assisting with courier collections and deliveries across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and other UAE locations as required.
Maintaining accurate vehicle logs, mileage records, and transport schedules.
Ensuring company vehicles are maintained in excellent condition, including cleanliness, servicing, and fuel levels.
Reporting vehicle maintenance issues promptly and coordinating repairs when necessary.
Ensuring full compliance with UAE traffic regulations and internal policies.
What you will do
Office support
When providing support and cover for the Receptionist & Facilities Assistant, the Driver / Office Assistant will:
Act as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees providing a professional, friendly, and welcoming reception service.
Manage visitor registration, access cards, and parking arrangements for visitors, contractors, and vendors.
Assist with meeting room set-up, including audio-visual equipment, presentation materials, and catering requirements.
Support lawyers and business professional teams with day-to-day administrative requests.
Assist with printing, scanning, photocopying, binding, and document preparation requests.
Support the management of office supplies, stationery inventories, pantry items, and office equipment.
Process courier requests and assist with incoming and outgoing mail.
Support the archiving and retrieval of original documents and records.
Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities, including workstation preparation and office orientation support for employees and visitors.
Assist with supplier deliveries, invoice processing, and petty cash administration as required.
Liaise with Building Management and contractors for MEP and other operational services, sourcing new vendors when required.
Monitor BMS and MEP systems and report faults.
Qualifications
Your experience
Skills & experience
Previous experience as a professional driver within a corporate or professional services environment.
Valid UAE driving licence with an excellent driving record.
Good knowledge of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and UAE road networks.
Strong administrative and organizational skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Customer-focused approach with strong service orientation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing business needs.
Proactive, reliable, and resourceful with a positive attitude.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Basic understanding of office equipment and technology.
Fluent English skills; Arabic language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.
Willingness to be trained in reception, facilities, and office administration functions to provide operational support and cover when required.
Additional information
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and develop your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on-the-job learning.
As well as recruiting the best people, we insist on the professional development of all our employees. Our lawyers work continuously to develop both legal and personal skills through the training programmes offered by the in-house law education system, the Clifford Chance Academy.
About the firm
Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you're heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions.
Our firm, work, and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career.
We're proud of our hard-working and results-driven yet approachable, friendly, and team-based culture. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge.
Equal opportunities
At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm, and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer, and every other aspect of employment.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration, and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
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