Requirements
The ideal candidate is a legal assistant with corporate advisory experience, preferably from a top-tier international law firm in the Middle East. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in complex inbox and calendar management.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Administration & Secretarial
Company Industry
Legal Profession
About the Firm
Our client is a leading US law firm with a strong and growing presence in Dubai. The firm works at the cutting edge of innovation, partnering with some of the world's most forward-thinking businesses and individuals to help them thrive. With deep sector expertise, the firm tackles complex challenges alongside its clients, driving growth and accelerating ambitions across its global network.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join the Corporate team in Dubai. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in law who is ready to support a busy, high-performing team.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in assisting with a wide range of corporate transactions, primarily focusing on M&A, with additional exposure to venture capital and investment fund work. This role offers significant responsibility and the chance to work closely with an international client base, delivering seamless legal solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to one Partner, one Senior Associate, and one Associate in the Corporate team
* Assist with the preparation and management of legal documents related to M&A transactions and other corporate matters
* Manage client communications, scheduling, and other logistical tasks
* Support the team in maintaining deadlines and ensuring the smooth progression of transactions
* Manage the Partner's complex calendar, travel, and inbox
* Work closely with senior lawyers to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard
Requirements:
Candidate Requirements
* A legal assistant, ideally with exposure to corporate advisory, confident in their skills and abilities to support at senior management level
* Prior experience working in a top-tier, international law firm within the Middle East
* Excellent communication and organisational abilities, with a proven track record of supporting complex transactions
* Proficient with complex inbox management and calendar management
Why Apply
This firm is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent can flourish. Creativity, excellence, integrity, responsibility, respect, and teamwork are at the heart of everything the firm does. The firm values the unique differences in background, experience, and thought that each team member brings, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.
About Barratt Galvin
Established in 2014, Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy focused on the Middle East legal market. Laura Barratt, our founder, has been recruiting across the region since 2007, bringing close to two decades of expertise and long-standing relationships with law firms throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Doha.
We partner with leading international and regional law firms to recruit Lawyers, Legal Assistants, Business Development, Marketing, and HR professionals. We are recognised for our strength in Middle East law firm recruitment and regularly advise on private practice opportunities and broader international law firm business services recruitment across the GCC.
With strong Australian market connections, we support both regional career progression and international relocation.
Barratt Galvin delivers specialist insight, discretion, and access to exclusive opportunities across the Middle East legal sector.
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About the Company
Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.
Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:
Lawyer
Paralegal
Legal Secretary
EA/PA
HR
Administration/Office Support
Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.
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