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Rashid Alkaitoob Advocates & Legal Consultants

Tasks:- Prepare and process legal documents including contracts, agreements, case files and appeals.- Processing certificates and filing documents in paper and electronic systems.- Complete various forms such as accident and trial reports.- Research, collect and analyze data on various laws, decisions, and documents.- Coordinate with different sectors to gather necessary information.- Follow legal affairs policies and procedures and work to implement laws.- Adhere to the agreed timelines for cases.Skills:- Proficiency in conducting legal research and studies.- Ability to draft memos, contracts and agreements, and deal with legal documents.- Understanding the legal regulations and procedures of all court and prosecution systems.- Ability to research, collect and analyze data using computers.- Good communication and interpersonal skills with staff and clients, and the ability to deal with different personalities.- Flexibility and ability to work in an organized manner under pressure.- Commitment to deadlines and the ability to organize time.- Adequate knowledge of English and Arabic.Job Type: Full-timeAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have sufficient practical experience on all court and prosecution systems?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>working as a Legal Researcher inside UAE: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Arabic (Required)</li><li>English (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>

Legal Researcher

Samira Al Zarooni Advocates & Legal Consultants

&middot; Supervise the entire legal department on the daily ongoing tasks &middot; Ensure Sessions/ Client updates accurately sent as per the schedule &middot; Coordinate on Session attendance and documentation with clients &middot; Position requires polite yet direct and confident approach with clients &middot; Provide administrative support for our legal department. &middot; Timely communication and follow ups with the existing clients. &middot; Guiding and supporting all departments on legal concerns. &middot; Coordinating with various legal entities regarding legal matters through internal legal department. &middot; Drafting, Reviewing and Updating all necessary Documents, Contracts etc. &middot; Case studies and comprehensive understanding of the legal concern of clients &middot; Communicating legal concerns with the Legal director thoroughly and fetching quotation &middot; Assisting and following up with the accounts team on quotations &middot; Assisting the legal team for any payments related to the client cases after acquiring confirmation from the accounts team. &middot; Keeping a firm check on each staff on their due tasks and setting up reminders. &middot; Attending calls professionally with the prospective clients and converting them &middot; Keeping a track and follow up record for all the lead calls &middot; Responding timely to any new inquiries via email / Whatsapp medium &middot; Reviewing the ongoing tasks of team, including any submissions to ensure accuracy of the work done &middot; Creating &amp; Maintaining Database of Prospective clients. &middot; Set up Meetings with potential clients virtually or in-person and attend with the legal advisor. &middot; Gather feedback from clients &amp; share with internal teams . &middot; Collaborate with team members to achieve better results.Requirements: &middot; Minimum 1 year UAE experience. &middot; Client Management practise is an added advantage. &middot; 1-2 years of involvement in Legal field preferred. &middot; Fluency in English &amp; Hindi must and basic knowledge of reading Arabic would be an added advantage. &middot; Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols is preferred. &middot; Excellent knowledge of MS Office &amp; drafting Emails. &middot; Family Sponsored Visa holders, completed Schooling in UAE is ideal. &middot; Highly presentable. &middot; Handling confidential information at the highest level. &middot; Maintaining our brand image &amp; good will at all times by being Professional in attitude &amp; approach. . Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. . Ability to multitask and manage time wisely.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentExperience:<ul><li>Legal: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>arabic (Preferred)</li></ul>

Legal coordinator Female

A&O Shearman

<div>
 
 A&amp;O Shearman is recruiting a Paralegal to join our GFM Practice Group in Dubai.
 
 
 
 DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
 
 
 
 
 Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world's most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk.
 
 
 Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry 'firsts', including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client's first port of call in times of market crisis.
 
 
 
 ROLE PURPOSE
 
 
 An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our GFM Practice Group in Dubai.
 
 
 
 ROLE &amp; RESPONSBILITIES
 
 
 <ul>
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 Assisting with the day-to-day management of transactions
 </li>
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 Preparing legal documents for execution
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal research and know how development
 </li>
 <li>
 Drafting standard and more complex documents, including precedents
 </li>
 <li>
 Running legal surveys
 </li>
 <li>
 Answering client queries directly
 </li>
 <li>
 Document management including filing, indexing, and data entry, basic drafting and updating extranet documents
 </li>
 <li>
 Assisting with and responding to queries from fee-earners across the firm
 </li>
 <li>
 Assisting with the administration of know-how system data bases
 </li>
 <li>
 General paralegal duties and support
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 KEY REQUIREMENTS
 
 
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 LPC or SQE qualifications (or equivalent) are desirable
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 Prior experience of working as a Paralegal or working within a legal corporate department would be an advantage
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 Excellent writing skills
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 Strong research and organisational skills
 </li>
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 Excellent attention to detail
 </li>
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 Excellent communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills
 </li>
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 Hard working, enthusiastic, team player
 </li>
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 High level of initiative and a willingness to learn
 </li>
 <li>
 High level of computer literacy, including appropriate use of AI tools
 </li>
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 Proven ability to effectively manage a busy workload and cope under pressure
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
 
 
 
 
 Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (
 
 
 i.e.
 
 
 three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.
 
 
 
 
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Paralegal - Global Financial Markets

Department of Economy and Tourism

<div><div><div><div>JOB OBJECTIVE:</div><div> 
The Senior Specialist is responsible for providing expert legal research, advisory, and analytical support across Dubai Economy and Tourism&rsquo;s strategic sectors by conducting advanced benchmarking, comparative legal analysis, and legislative studies. The role ensures alignment with local, federal, and international legal standards through the development of legal recommendations, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations. It further supports the enforcement of regulatory obligations, the resolution of legal grievances, and the advancement of AML/CTF measures, while enhancing DET&rsquo;s legislative environment and institutional legal integrity through structured awareness programs, stakeholder collaboration, and cross-sectoral legal alignment.</div><div> 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</div><div><div> 
Core Functional Responsibilities &amp; Subject Matter Expertise<ul><li>
Conducts in-depth legal benchmarking and research on regional and international laws, regulatory frameworks, and judicial precedents relevant to DET&rsquo;s scope, supporting the strategic positioning of Dubai&rsquo;s legislative environment across tourism, economic development, licensing, SMEs, consumer protection, and intellectual property.</li><li>
Conducts high-impact comparative legal research, critically analyzing and evaluating the implications of foreign legislative frameworks on Dubai&rsquo;s regulatory environment, and disseminates insights to internal departments and strategic external stakeholders to foster legal alignment and global competitiveness.</li><li>
Contributes to legislative development at local and federal levels by preparing policy-aligned research and targeted legal studies that support drafting, amending, or evaluating economic and tourism-related legislation.</li><li>
Formulates legal recommendations on administrative policies and decisions, ensuring their compliance with prevailing laws and DET&rsquo;s regulatory framework, while enhancing institutional accountability and governance standards.</li><li>
Monitors and enforces compliance with applicable legislation across DET&rsquo;s regulated sectors by applying legal powers and interpreting statutory obligations to support effective governance and risk mitigation.</li><li>
Provides high-level legal advisory services to DET leadership and strategic stakeholders, addressing legislative inquiries, minimizing legal exposure, and safeguarding the organization&rsquo;s interests.</li><li>
Legal handling of internal and external grievances, transferring cases to the Central Grievances Committee (CGC) and providing sound legal assessments on employee-related disputes to mitigate escalation risks.</li><li>
Champions operational legal alignment within the Legislation &amp; Dispute Sector, ensuring cohesive implementation of legal directives and adherence to government-wide statutory obligations.</li><li>
Implements legal exemptions for Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) for designated government entities in accordance with federal directives and international compliance obligations.</li><li>
Prepares and files Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, ensuring full adherence to AML/CTF reporting protocols and enhancing national financial security.</li><li>
Develops and institutionalizes a tailored risk assessment framework to proactively identify and address legal vulnerabilities related to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) obligations.</li><li>
Designs and delivers structured legal awareness and capacity-building programs, strengthening legal literacy across DET and among external partners to enhance sectoral compliance and legal responsiveness.</li><li>
Audits departmental legal compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks and recommends course corrections to ensure ongoing alignment with national and Emirate-level mandates.</li><li>
Achieves assigned KPIs and SLAs through accurate, efficient legal research and advisory work, while proposing enhancements to optimize results based on performance reviews.</li><li>
Mentors legal peers through expert contributions in training and knowledge-sharing forums, accelerating team-wide capacity to resolve complex disputes in accordance with international legal best practices.</li><li>
Collaborates with internal departments and government entities to address legal performance gaps, design preventive strategies, and ensure institutional readiness for emerging legal challenges.</li><li>
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address performance issues, rectify them, and proactively mitigate future risks.</li></ul></div></div></div><div> 
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Qualifications<div></div><div><div><div> 
JOB REQUIREMENTS</div></div><div><div> 
Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li> Bachelor's degree in Law or any related discipline A Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.</li></ul><ul><li> Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Compliance &amp; Ethics Professional (CCEP) or Certified Legal Manager (CLM) are advantageous.</li></ul><ul><li> Certified by the UAE Ministry of Justice and UAE official entities.</li></ul><ul><li> A minimum of 11 years of legal experience in legal roles with a focus on legislative drafting, review, and implementation, particularly in sectors related to the economy and tourism.</li></ul><ul><li> Proven track record of providing legal oversight, auditing, and guidance within a large organization or government entity, ensuring compliance with local and federal legislation.</li></ul><ul><li> Experience in managing the proposal, drafting, and issuance of new legislation and policies, with a deep understanding of the economic and tourism sectors.</li></ul><ul><li> Extensive experience working with governmental entities, including local councils and federal committees, to review legislation and secure necessary approvals.</li></ul><ul><li> Experience in leading a team of legal professionals, overseeing operations, and ensuring the team's performance aligns with service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Chief Specialist, Legal Studies

<div><div><div><div>A&amp;O Shearman is recruiting a Paralegal to join our GFM Practice Group in Dubai. 
<div>
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE 
</div>
Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world&rsquo;s most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk. 
 
Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry &lsquo;firsts&rsquo;, including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client&rsquo;s first port of call in times of market crisis. 
<div>
ROLE PURPOSE 
An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our GFM Practice Group in Dubai. 
 
ROLE &amp; RESPONSBILITIES</div><ul><li>
Assisting with the day-to-day management of transactions</li><li>
Preparing legal documents for execution</li><li>
Legal research and know how development</li><li>
Drafting standard and more complex documents, including precedents</li><li>
Running legal surveys</li><li>
Answering client queries directly</li><li>
Document management including filing, indexing, and data entry, basic drafting and updating extranet documents</li><li>
Assisting with and responding to queries from fee-earners across the firm</li><li>
Assisting with the administration of know-how system data bases</li><li>
General paralegal duties and support</li></ul><div>
KEY REQUIREMENTS</div><ul><li>
LPC or SQE qualifications (or equivalent) are desirable</li><li>
Prior experience of working as a Paralegal or working within a legal corporate department would be an advantage</li><li>
Excellent writing skills</li><li>
Strong research and organisational skills</li><li>
Excellent attention to detail</li><li>
Excellent communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Hard working, enthusiastic, team player</li><li>
High level of initiative and a willingness to learn</li><li>
High level of computer literacy, including appropriate use of AI tools</li><li>
Proven ability to effectively manage a busy workload and cope under pressure</li></ul> 

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. 
 
Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.</div> 
</div><div>Additional information - External
<div>A&amp;O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world&rsquo;s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future. 
 
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world&rsquo;s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients. 
 
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing. 
 
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Fuse Energy

<div>
 We are currently seeking a quantitative researcher with a strong background in statistics to join our team. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing models for our energy supply business. As a quant researcher, you will work closely with our engineering team to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of our models.
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Develop and implement models for our energy supply business using Python and other data science tools
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 Identify, analyze, and mitigate credit risk
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 Conduct data analysis and modeling to support risk management decisions
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 Stay current with industry developments and regulations related to credit risk management
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
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 2+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher or data scientist
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 Strong programming skills in Python and experience with data science tools such as Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy
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 Strong statistical and modeling skills
 </li>
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 Strong communication and collaboration skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in the energy industry is a plus
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Competitive salary and a stock options sign-on bonus
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 Biannual bonus scheme
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 Fully expensed tech to match your needs!
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 28 days paid annual leave per year including public holiday
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Quantitative Researcher

UAE CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AI Researcher - Technology &amp; InnovationCompany: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce Location: Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-timeAbout UAE-China Chamber of CommerceThe UAE-China Chamber of Commerce serves as a vital bridge connecting businesses between the United Arab Emirates and China, fostering trade relationships and promoting economic cooperation.Position OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated AI Researcher to join our Research &amp; Innovation department in Dubai. You will conduct comprehensive research on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their impact on international business and trade.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>AI Research: Conduct in-depth research on AI trends, machine learning, deep learning, and automation technologies across various industries</li><li>Analysis &amp; Documentation: Prepare comprehensive research reports, case studies, and business impact analysis for UAE-China trade applications</li><li>Routine Research: Weekly technology reviews, monthly trend reports, quarterly strategic assessments, and daily monitoring of AI developments</li><li>Stakeholder Communication: Present findings to chamber executives and members, participate in technology forums, and support business development initiatives</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>PhD in AI or Computer Science</li><li>Published research papers in AI/technology journals</li><li>Experience in fintech, logistics, or international trade technology</li><li>Knowledge of UAE and China technology ecosystems</li><li>AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure AI certifications</li></ul>Research Focus Areas<ul><li>AI in International Trade and cross-border e-commerce solutions</li><li>Automation Technologies for business operations and logistics</li><li>FinTech Applications and financial technology innovations</li><li>Generative AI and large language models</li><li>IoT, Blockchain, and emerging technologies</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Annual performance bonuses</li><li>Professional development budget for conferences and certifications</li><li>Access to premium research databases and academic journals</li><li>State-of-the-art research facilities with high-performance computing resources</li><li>International collaboration opportunities</li></ul>Research Output Expectations<ul><li>Weekly: Technology news summaries and trend alerts</li><li>Monthly: Comprehensive research reports (15-20 pages)</li><li>Quarterly: Strategic technology assessments</li><li>Annually: Major publications and conference presentations</li></ul>Application RequirementsPlease submit:<ul><li>CV/Resume with research experience and publications</li><li>Research Portfolio (reports, papers, AI/ML projects)</li><li>Cover letter explaining research interests</li><li>Research Proposal: 500-word outline on AI's impact on UAE-China trade</li><li>Academic transcripts and certifications</li><li>Professional references</li></ul>How to ApplyEmail: we@aifod.org Subject: AI Researcher Application - [Your Name]Important Notes<ul><li>Immediate availability preferred</li></ul>Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and innovation. Application deadline: Open until filledJob Types: Full-time, ContractExperience:<ul><li>The research on ai, technology, conduct the research: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract, Fresher Contract length: 6 months

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Legal coordinator Female

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