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Junior Legal Associate &ndash; Corporate and Contract DepartmentJob DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Associate to join our Contracts Department. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of Common Law principles and a strong interest in corporate and commercial legal matters. This role is well suited for a fresh graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in a professional legal environment.The successful candidate will work under supervision to support contract management, legal research, and compliance activities while developing practical legal skills.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating contracts and commercial agreements under supervision</li><li>Conduct legal research and provide analytical support on Common Law and corporate legal matters</li><li>Support compliance with corporate governance, regulatory, and statutory requirements</li><li>Assist in managing the contract lifecycle, including preparation, execution, and and coordination with in the firm, clients until completion.</li><li>Participate in contract negotiations with clients while ensuring the company&rsquo;s interests are protected</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams and support senior legal staff as required</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB)</li></ul>Required Languages<ul><li>Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken)</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>Strong professional presence with meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Junior Legal Associate

Fotis International Law Firm

Fotis International is currently looking for a Junior Legal Associate to join its Litigation and corporate practice based in Dubai. The ideal applicant should be fluent in English and should have atleast 1-2 years' experience working in Dubai. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate or junior legal professional to gain valuable experience and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior attorneys on a wide range of Litigation matters and will have the opportunity to contribute to complex legal projects. The job description for this position would be as follows:<ul><li>Proven work experience as a Litigation and corporate matters or similar role</li><li>Aiming to resolve cases as quickly and favorably as possible</li><li>Proven track record in generating revenue</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong critical thinking and research skills</li><li>Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work autonomously and with a team of attorneys</li><li>Conducting research and analyzing cases to determine a probable outcome and devise an effective strategy to defend clients in court</li><li>Interpreting laws for clients and helping them to understand their legal options</li><li>Support the legal team in client meetings, negotiations, and court proceedings.</li><li>Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to corporate law in the UAE and internationally.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of legal services to clients.</li><li>Perform administrative tasks as required, including maintaining accurate records and managing correspondence.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>legal associate: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>

Calvin James Recruitment

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 Senior Legal Associate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a dynamic and experienced
 
 Senior Legal Associate
 
 to join our expanding team. This is a client-facing role suited for a commercially minded lawyer who is eager to help build and grow the office.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, providing strategic legal advice across corporate and commercial matters.
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 Identify opportunities to originate work and contribute to the firm&rsquo;s market presence.
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 Lead and support on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.
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 Manage matters end-to-end to ensure delivery of high-quality, commercially focused work.
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 Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to junior lawyers and trainees.
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 Support the Partner in establishing a strong, collaborative team culture.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 8+ years PQE
 
 
 (or equivalent experience) in corporate/commercial law gained from a reputable law firm or in-house environment.
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 Strong experience in structuring, commercial agreements, M&amp;A, and/or private equity transactions.
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 Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality legal work.
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 Comfortable in a client-facing, entrepreneurial environment with an interest in originating business.
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 Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring junior team members.
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Senior Associate

Pure Home Real Estate

Job Title: Junior Associate &ndash; Electrical Maintenance Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Department: Production &ndash; End of LineJob PurposeThe Junior Associate is responsible for packing, palletization, and module manufacturing activities in line with standard operating procedures and global quality standards. The role ensures efficient, timely packing of goods while maintaining safety, quality, and equipment upkeep.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Pack finished goods as per defined standard procedures.</li><li>Perform palletization, stacking, and transportation of goods.</li><li>Move wrapped pallets to the cooling zone after film wrapping.</li><li>Load semi-finished products from log trays to module-making machines.</li><li>Manufacture modules as per specification sheets and attach required fittings.</li><li>Ensure packing and palletization of end products for shipping.</li><li>Maintain compliance with packaging schedules and manage consumable inventory.</li><li>Perform autonomous maintenance of assigned equipment.</li><li>Adhere to QMS and EMS documentation and standards.</li><li>Maintain a safe, clean, and visually organized workplace.</li><li>Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.</li></ul>Experience &amp; Skills<ul><li>Experience in process industries such as chemical, paint, or glass manufacturing is preferred.</li><li>Basic understanding of packing and palletization processes.</li><li>Ability to follow standard operating procedures.</li><li>Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED1,500.00 - AED2,500.00 per month

Junior Associate – Electrical Maintenance

Alphasights

Overview Location: Dubai Start date: June 1, 2026 End date: July 31, 2026 Duration: 9 weeksLooking for an internship with commercial frontline responsibility and the opportunity to work on live client projects? Do you seek to have immediate personal impact? If so, our Client Service Internship program is the right choice for you.About AlphaSightsWe bring together some of the most ambitious people from around the globe to work with the leading investment funds, strategy consultancies and Fortune 500 companies. Together, we help our clients access expert knowledge, elevate their decision-making and drive progress by connecting them with niche experts across the world.Founded in 2008, our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 1500+ professionals in nine cities worldwide, we've firmly earned our place as a leader in our market and one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. Our relentless pursuit of excellence means we only hire the best and brightest graduates to help us reach new heights. Consider the Summer Associate program if : <ul><li>You thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.</li><li>You possess a client-first mindset.</li><li>You excel under pressure and enjoy working to tight deadlines.</li><li>You are gritty, resilient and ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.</li></ul> A day in the life of a Summer Associate As a Summer Associate in the Client Service team, you'll be the link between our clients and the expert knowledge they seek. Throughout your workday, you'll work on multiple projects from investors, strategists and dealmakers at top-tier client organizations seeking expert insights to inform their decision-making. This is a communications-intense frontline role requiring you to multitask across parallel workstreams. Your responsibilities <ul><li>Recruiting experts: you will spend a significant part of your day speaking on the phone with experts who are uniquely relevant matches for your clients' projects, often under tight deadlines.</li><li>Understanding the project and market context and the legal and regulatory environment in which your clients and experts operate.</li><li>Taking ownership of every aspect of your projects, from initiating and managing client-expert communications to meticulously scheduling calls to ensure seamless collaboration between them.</li></ul> Ensuring success for our Summer Associates means <ul><li>Giving you an introduction to the business world without being pigeonholed into any one industry or profession.</li><li>Helping you develop transferable commercial and client management skills spanning professional communications, negotiation, persuasion, project and time management.</li><li>Opportunity to receive a full-time employment offer to return post-graduation. Learn more about our commercial career paths</li><li>A unique training curriculum and intense on-the-job coaching, helping you develop highly transferable commercial and managerial skills.</li><li>An inspiring, high-energy, merit-based environment with ambitious peers.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Undergraduate Junior (Class of 2027)</li><li>Track record of strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.3 or 2 : 1)</li><li>Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university</li><li>Internship experience evidencing an interest in business is a plus</li><li>Outstanding communication skills</li><li>Fluent English is required</li><li>Full professional or conversational Arabic is required</li><li>UAE student visa or dependent visa required</li></ul> Compensation and benefits <ul><li>Internship compensation is AED 33,334 for a 9-week program.</li><li>Opportunity to receive a full-time employment offer to return post-graduation. Learn more about our commercial career paths.</li><li>Prime midtown office with state-of-the-art amenities; option to WFH each Friday.</li></ul>

Intern, Client Service, Arabic Speaker, 2026

Dentons

<div></div><div>Date: 31 Dec 2025
Location: Dubai, AE
Company: Dentons
<div>Department/Division: DCM, Middle East Banking and Finance 
Duration: Permanent 
Location: UAE (Abu Dhabi or Dubai) 
Reports to: Partner 
Type of Role: Office based 
Reference no.: 9269 


Role 


Our Middle East Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team is seeking a mid to senior level associate to support a broad range of international debt capital markets transactions. The successful candidate will have strong experience within the DCM practice of an international law firm, advising underwriters and issuers on international bond issuances. 


We frequently advise issuers on emerging markets transactions, including financial institutions, sovereigns and corporates, and are increasingly instructed by lead managers on complex and high-profile matters. 


The Middle East DCM team forms part of the wider Middle East Banking &amp; Finance practice and works closely with our UK DCM group, which also covers structured finance, securitisation and derivatives, offering exposure to a broad and sophisticated transactional platform. 


This role is suited to an ambitious associate at mid to senior level (c.4+ years&rsquo; PQE) who is looking to take on increased responsibility, client exposure and leadership within a growing regional practice. 


Responsibilities 


The associate will be expected to: 

<ul>
<li>Draft, review and negotiate standard and complex bond documentation on international DCM transactions.</li>
<li>Take a leading role in drafting prospectuses for issuers across a range of jurisdictions and industry sectors, including emerging markets.</li>
<li>Manage transactions on a day-to-day basis, coordinating with clients, underwriters, regulators and other advisers.</li>
<li>Monitor and advise on market developments and legal and regulatory changes affecting international DCM.</li>
<li>Support and contribute to business development initiatives, including pitches, client presentations and market-facing publications.</li>
<li>Supervise, mentor and work closely with junior associates and trainees within the team.</li></ul> 


Experience, Skills &amp; Knowledge 


Technical Skills 

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<ul><li>Strong academic background.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Significant DCM experience gained at a leading international or top-tier firm, including:</li></ul></div> 

<ul>
<li>Drafting and negotiating standard DCM transaction documents.</li>
<li>Experience across a range of transaction structures, including stand-alone bonds, medium term note programmes and liability management transactions, on both conventional and Islamic debt issuances.</li>
<li>Acting for underwriters on regional and international DCM transactions, with a strong understanding of their key commercial and risk considerations.</li>
<li>Acting for issuers, with strong disclosure drafting skills across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, particularly emerging markets.</li>
<li>Detailed knowledge of listing rules, disclosure requirements and disclosure liability.</li>
<li>Experience of both Regulation S and Rule 144A transactions.</li></ul> 


Experience in the following areas would be advantageous, but is not essential: 

<ul>
<li>Liability management transactions</li>
<li>Sukuk transactions</li>
<li>Equity-linked bonds</li>
<li>A demonstrated commitment to the Middle East</li>
<li>Arabic language skills</li></ul> 


Personal attributes 

<ul>
<li>Proactive, commercially minded and committed to exceptional client service.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to manage client relationships.</li>
<li>Strong business development instincts and market awareness.</li>
<li>Sound judgment, resilience and problem-solving skills in complex transactional environments.</li>
<li>Demonstrates initiative, leadership potential and ownership of career development.</li></ul> 
Firm Profile
Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com 

Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity. 

Equal Opportunities
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours. 

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence. 

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE
If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please &ndash; applications will not be accepted via email. 

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.</div></div>

Oikonomakis Law Firm

<div>Oikonomakis Law, a well-established law firm with a demanding and high-profile clientele, is seeking to expand its team in United Arab Emirates, with:
Qualified Lawyers with a strong academic and professional background, excellent judgment, and the ability to work independently and responsibly. We are looking for a talented and ambitious Associate Lawyer with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience to join our growing team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will support international and domestic clients, working on a wide range of legal matters in a dynamic and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>
Advise and support clients on [corporate/commercial/litigation/general practice] legal matters</li>
<li>Draft and review contracts, legal documents, and internal memos</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical legal opinions</li>
<li>Communicate directly with clients and authorities, locally and internationally</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues across offices on cross-border matter</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>
Fully qualified UAE lawyer (with ability for court representation)</li>
<li>At least 5 years of professional legal experience, ideally in a law firm or corporate legal department</li>
<li>Excellent command of Arabic and English (both written and spoken)</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Team player with a proactive and client-oriented mindset</li></ul></div>

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