Legal Secretary

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a leading international law and professional services firm in Dubai. The firm operates across multiple jurisdictions and advises global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants, and investment fund managers. This role focuses on providing high-level legal secretarial and administrative support to senior lawyers and partners within a structured, professional environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring seamless workflow and exceptional client service in a fast-paced setting. Key Responsibilities: 1. Prepare and assist with drafting standard and complex legal documents 2. Support company formation documentation and regulatory submissions 3. Assist with fund registrations, terminations, and voluntary liquidations 4. Liaise with government authorities, registered offices, and regulatory bodies 5. Support KYC processes and liaise with internal Compliance teams 6. Manage apostille and legalisation processes for corporate documents 7. Prepare billing narratives, assist with collections, and coordinate with Accounts 8. Open, close, and archive files using practice management systems 9. Maintain diaries, arrange meetings, prepare agendas, and manage logistics 10. Maintain accurate records and client correspondence 11. Provide team support and holiday cover when required 12. Occasionally work outside standard hours when business needs require

Requirements
1. Minimum 3 years’ legal secretarial experience within a law firm or professional services environment 2. Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation 3. Experience supporting senior lawyers/partners 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems 5. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail 6. Professional, discreet, and client-focused 7. Calm under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities #MENARecruitStrength #LegalSecretary #DubaiJobs #LawFirmJobs #ProfessionalServices #LegalSupport #UAEJobs

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.