Legal Secretary

The Role
MENA Recruit is working with a leading international law firm to source a bright and motivated Legal Secretary for its Finance & Corporate team in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is young, dynamic, and flexible, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service. The role not only provides exposure to high-profile international work, but also offers a clear path for career progression, with the potential to step up to Executive Assistant level after a year of strong performance. Key Responsibilities 1. Provide full secretarial support to senior lawyers, including preparation of legal documentation (company formations, resolutions, powers of attorney, corporate filings, legal opinions, etc.). 2. Manage filings with internal and external authorities; liaise with the Registered Office for entity filings. 3. Handle apostilling and legalisation processes with government bodies. 4. Billing support, including drafting narratives, liaising with clients, and Accounts. 5. Diary management, meeting coordination, and travel logistics. 6. Maintain accurate client records, correspondence, and archiving. 7. Provide cover and support across the secretarial team when needed.

Requirements
1. Recognized legal secretarial qualification. 2. Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a law firm or professional services environment. 3. Strong grasp of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation. 4. Advanced Microsoft Office and document management system skills. 5. Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities. 6. Professional, proactive, and client-service focused. 7. Flexible and calm under pressure, with willingness to work overtime. What’s On Offer 1. Supportive and collaborative team culture. 2. Exposure to international legal work and high-profile clients. 3. Competitive salary and benefits package. 4. High potential for career growth, with progression opportunities to EA after proven performance. #LegalSecretary #DubaiJobs #LawFirmCareers #CorporateServices #LegalSupport #CareerGrowth #GulfTalent #MENARecruitStrength

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.