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MENA Recruit

The Role
 We are supporting an international law firm in the search for a service-driven Receptionist for their Dubai office. This is a busy front-of-house environment that places exceptional emphasis on high-quality guest experience. The firm welcomes candidates from a wide range of customer-facing backgrounds who can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a natural focus on delivering warm, attentive, and detail-oriented service. The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for all visitors and will help ensure a seamless guest journey throughout their time in the office. Responsibilities include greeting and hosting guests, anticipating needs, managing a shared reception inbox, handling calls, coordinating with office services, and supporting internal events. The role is suited to individuals who enjoy a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and take pride in delivering excellent service. This firm maintains an active internal events and social culture, with weekly catered lunches, guest vendors, themed activities, and large annual celebrations. The Receptionist plays an important role in supporting these activities and contributing to a welcoming and professional office atmosphere. Key Responsibilities: 1. Provide a warm, professional, and attentive guest experience at reception. 2. Greet, host, and assist visitors, ensuring a smooth and positive interaction. 3. Monitor and respond to the shared reception email inbox. 4. Manage incoming calls, messages, and scheduling enquiries. 5. Coordinate with Office Services Assistants on hospitality tasks and visitor support. 6. Support internal events, social activities, and firmwide hospitality. 7. Perform a variety of ad-hoc tasks in a dynamic environment. 8. Maintain high standards of personal presentation and reception area appearance.
 
Requirements
 1. Open to candidates from any customer-facing background (hospitality, aviation, retail, corporate services, or similar). 2. No prior receptionist or corporate experience required - full training provided. 3. Someone who enjoys guest interaction and delivering a high-quality service experience. 4. Warm, professional communication style with the ability to remain composed during busy periods. 5. Arabic language skills are welcome but not essential. 6. Development opportunities exist for individuals who excel in the role. Working Hours & Expectations 1. Standard hours: 9am–6pm 2. Rotational shifts: 8:30am–5:30pm or 9:30am–6:30pm 3. Flexibility to stay later when visitors remain onsite (e.g., until 9pm occasionally) 4. Occasional weekend work with paid overtime 5. Fully office-based (no remote work) Compensation & Benefits 1. Overtime pay for extended hours/weekends 2. Tailored uniform provided (fitted suit + name tag) 3. Excellent health insurance 4. Visa sponsorship, including dependents 5. Annual flight ticket for self 6. Highly active social & events culture (weekly catering, themed events, annual celebrations) #MENARecruitStrength #ReceptionistDubai #GuestServices #HospitalityJobsUAE #FrontOfHouse #DubaiJobs #CorporateSupport #AdminJobsUAE #CustomerServiceDubai #OfficeSupport
 
About the company
 MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Receptionist (International Law Firm)

The Role
 We are seeking a Marketing & Business Development Coordinator to join a growing international law firm with offices across the Middle East. This role supports the firm’s expanding regional footprint, driven by increased lateral hiring and the recent opening of the Riyadh office. The successful candidate may be based in either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, depending on preference. The Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the Middle East Business Development (BD) function, with approximately 80% of the role focused on proposals, pitch submissions and RFP responses, alongside broader marketing support across three regional offices. Key Responsibilities: 1. Prepare proposals, RFPs, and pitch presentations in PowerPoint and Word, working closely with lawyers and BD managers. 2. Track pitch outcomes, wins, and losses, and maintain accurate experience lists, case studies and credentials materials. 3. Maintain and update the firm’s client/contact database (Salesforce). 4. Support practice, industry, and office events, sponsorships, and memberships to enhance market visibility. 5. Support the execution of BD and marketing strategies, plans, and initiatives. 6. Assist with drafting submissions for legal directories, including Chambers and Legal 500. 7. Provide administrative and coordination support to the regional BD function, including research, budgets, and reporting. 8. Facilitate communication across practices and offices. 9. Flexibility to support occasional after-hours client events. Skills & Competencies: 1. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. 2. Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills. 3. High attention to detail, strong organisational ability, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines. 4. Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach. 5. Advanced MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills; Salesforce experience is a plus.
 
Requirements
 1. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 2. 1–3 years of marketing or business development experience, ideally within professional services. 3. Law firm experience is beneficial but not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior BD professional - or a high-performing EA looking to transition into marketing/BD - to join a fast-paced, growing regional team. #MENARecruitStrength #BusinessDevelopment #MarketingJobsUAE #LegalIndustryCareers #DubaiJobs #AbuDhabiJobs #ProfessionalServices #BDCoordinator #MiddleEastCareers
 
About the company
 MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Marketing & Business Development Coordinator

The Role
 Our client, a leading international law firm with a newly established Riyadh entity, is seeking a Client Development Specialist to support and drive business development initiatives across the Middle East. This is a standalone Riyadh-based role, working in close collaboration with senior CD specialists in Dubai and the wider Client Development teams in London, Singapore, and the US. Reporting into the Senior Client Development Regional Manager, this role leads client development activities for the Riyadh office while also supporting the Dubai office across pitches, proposals, procurement platforms, market research, client targeting, and events. The firm is known for its supportive culture, strong global collaboration, and high standards of excellence. This position offers significant international exposure, cross-border engagement, and daily collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead the full proposal and pitch process, including drafting, editing, scheduling, coordinating, and conducting go/no-go assessments. 2. Draft capability statements, case studies, biographies, and other BD collateral. 3. Manage procurement platforms for the Riyadh office, ensuring timely updates, renewals, and communication of new RFP opportunities. 4. Support the integration of newly joined lawyers in the Riyadh office. 5. Conduct market research, identify client targets, and support BD strategy execution. 6. Support key client teams for Middle East and international clients. 7. Lead regional events: seminars, sponsorships, conferences, and client engagements; maintain post-event analysis. 8. Lead submissions to legal directories, awards, and rankings. 9. Maintain proposal and experience management systems and capture new deal inputs. 10. Produce BD activity reporting and ensure strong communication with global CD leadership. 11. Collaborate on cross-office BD projects with London, Singapore, Dubai, and the US.
 
Requirements
 1. Bachelor’s degree and strong English communication skills. 2. Proven business development/client development experience within a law firm or professional services. 3. Strong proposal-writing capability. 4. Experience with procurement/tendering platforms. 5. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 6. Comfortable collaborating across multiple time zones and cultures. 7. Arabic language skills are desirable but not required. 8. Suitable for candidates at senior specialist level or junior manager level. Working Environment - Standard hours: Sunday–Thursday, 09:00–18:00. - Hybrid is available; however, the team prefers 4–5 days in the office. - Must be willing to work some evenings/weekends to accommodate global time zones and deadlines. - Occasional international travel may be required. - 25 working days annual leave. - Relocation support available where required. Competitive Salary - Flexible and will consider individuals above or below the target range depending on profile and experience.
 
About the company
 MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Client Development Specialist

The Role
 We are seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant (Bilingual – Arabic & English) to support Senior Legal Management within a leading regional law-firm environment. This role does not require a full Legal PA background, but prior exposure to legal or professional services settings is an advantage. The position focuses on administrative coordination, document handling, gatekeeping, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for senior legal leaders. Key Responsibilities: 1. Provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to senior legal management, including diary management, meeting scheduling, travel coordination, and follow-ups. 2. Act as a gatekeeper: screening calls/emails, prioritizing requests, and managing access to senior leadership. 3. Prepare, format, and organize correspondence, documentation, and internal files in both English and Arabic. 4. Assist with basic legal administrative tasks: maintaining matter files, preparing bundles, updating schedules, and handling document flow. 5. Support billing processes such as timesheets, expense claims, invoice coordination, and internal reporting. 6. Arrange logistics for internal meetings, external appointments, and occasional travel. 7. Maintain structured filing systems and ensure confidentiality at all times. 8. Provide general support to the legal department and act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. This role is ideal for candidates with strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and solid experience supporting senior professionals in fast-paced environments.
 
Requirements
 1. Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written). 2. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant (legal or professional services experience preferred). 3. Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document formatting. 4. Experience supporting senior management in a fast-paced environment. 5. Exposure to billing, expenses, or timesheet processes is an advantage. 6. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. 7. Professional, discreet, and confident in dealing with senior stakeholders. 8. Based in the UAE
 
About the company
 MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Personal Assistant (Bilingual - Arabic & English)

Overview The RoleWe are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial / leisure destinations. This role will focus on complex M&A, private equity, and cross-border corporate transactions across major infrastructure and development projects. Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead on corporate and M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholder agreements, and joint venture documents.</li><li>Advise senior leadership on cross-border corporate structuring, private equity investments, and strategic transactions.</li><li>Provide commercial and legal insight to ensure alignment of business objectives with legal risk management.</li><li>Manage external counsel on complex transactions to ensure quality and cost efficiency.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with 7-12 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in corporate law.</li><li>Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions and private equity, ideally with a top-tier international law firm or a major corporation.</li><li>Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills in English, with strong attention to detail and commercial judgment.</li><li>Ability to work closely with executive stakeholders and provide clear, strategic advice in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Salary is negotiable depending on experience and current package &A </li></ul> About the company MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Senior Corporate / M&A Lawyer

The Role
 We are representing a large, fast-growing regional group with diversified operations across real estate, investments, and commercial ventures. The organisation is known for its dynamic environment and expanding footprint across the GCC. The Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) will play a strategic and operational role in supporting business units on a wide range of commercial transactions and corporate projects. The position offers significant exposure to cross-functional work within a sophisticated in-house legal environment. Responsibilities include: 1. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, joint ventures, procurement, supply, and service contracts. 2. Advising management on commercial, corporate governance, and regulatory matters. 3. Managing external counsel and ensuring consistent, cost-effective legal support. 4. Supporting internal stakeholders on commercial operations, compliance, and contract risk. 5. Contributing to internal policy frameworks, templates, and process improvement initiatives.
 
Requirements
 1. Common law qualified (UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or South Africa). 2. Trained at a top-tier international law firm (Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or comparable). 3. Minimum 5 years PQE, with strong commercial and regional (GCC/MENA) experience. 4. Holding 1–2 years of in-house experience in a large commercial organisation or corporate group. 5. Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident operating in a fast-paced environment. 6. Must be in the UAE 7. Ideally, can join within 1-2 months Preferred exposure (advantageous but not essential): 1. Funds, finance (including Islamic/Sharia-compliant), or real estate transactions. #MENARecruitStrength #LegalJobsUAE #InHouseCounsel #CommercialLaw #LegalCounselDubai #CorporateLaw #GCCLawyers #RealEstateLaw #IslamicFinance #MENAJobs
 
About the company
 MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.

Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial

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