Legal Assistant — Real Estate (Abu Dhabi & Sharjah)

Legal Assistant — Real Estate | Abu Dhabi (with Sharjah & Dubai scope)

Company: Al Fahad Trading Enterprises Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (travel to Sharjah required) Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Level (2–4 years)

About the Role

We are a privately held real estate management company with a portfolio of residential and commercial properties across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. We are currently upgrading our operations and are looking for a Legal Assistant to support our in-house lawyer in managing tenancy disputes, bounced cheque cases, evictions, and contract-related legal matters across all three emirates.

This is a hands-on operational role. You will be working directly alongside our company lawyer, handling day-to-day case monitoring, document preparation, and coordination with courts and government authorities. The right candidate is detail-oriented, familiar with UAE tenancy law, and comfortable working across multiple emirates.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management

• Monitor all active legal cases across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah and ensure deadlines are not missed
• Track case progress from initiation through filing to resolution and closure
• Maintain organized records of all case documents, filings, and correspondence
• Flag accounts with outstanding balances or expired contracts that may require legal escalation

Document Preparation

• Prepare and organize documents required for legal filings: Emirates ID copies, tenancy contracts, cheque legal translations, correspondence, and court submissions
• Ensure Municipality-attested contracts are in order before cases are filed in Sharjah
• Prepare legal notice letters to tenants as directed by the company lawyer

Returned Cheque Handling

• Track returned (bounced) cheque cases and ensure action is taken within legally required timeframes
• Coordinate with the Accounts team on the status of returned cheques and outstanding penalties
• Assist in preparing cheque legal translations for court submission

Court & Authority Liaison

• Accompany or represent the company at routine hearings and administrative filings where permitted
• Liaise with relevant authorities in each emirate: Rent Disputes Committees, Municipality offices, and courts
• Follow up on filed cases and update the team on hearing dates and outcomes

Contract Review Support

• Review tenancy contracts before signing to flag legal risks or non-standard clauses
• Support the Sharjah team with contract approval workflows (contracts in Sharjah require legal sign-off before activation)
• Advise on penalty enforcement, early termination clauses, and tenant violation procedures

Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related legal field
• 2–4 years of experience in UAE real estate law, tenancy disputes, or a related legal practice area
• Working knowledge of UAE tenancy laws across at least two emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or Sharjah)
• Familiarity with Tawtheeq (Abu Dhabi), Ejari (Dubai), and Sharjah Municipality tenancy registration systems
• Strong Arabic and English communication skills — both written and spoken
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously
• UAE driving license (travel between emirates is required)

Preferred

• Prior experience handling returned cheque (bounced cheque) cases under UAE law
• Experience dealing with Rent Disputes Committees or similar authorities
• Familiarity with UAE eviction procedures and repossession rights
• Experience in a property management, real estate, or landlord-side legal role

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person