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Aeroprecision

We Need Experienced Candidates for our International Offices for the post of Legal SecretaryQualification - BBA LL.B.Only applicable for FEMALE candidatesAeroprecision, Thiruvananthapuram, is a Multinational Aerospace Precision Manufacturing Company. Certified with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015. We specialize in delivering high-quality Aerospace Components and Services with strict adherence to International Standards.Our Employees gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies such as CNC, EDM, VMC, Grinders, and Metrology Systems. We operate with Structured Processes and Robust quality systems, offering a Professional Environment for technical skill development and career advancement in the Aerospace and defense sector.As part of our Global Expansion, We are establishing new branches in Europe and the Middle East, creating opportunities for International Exposure and Growth. At Aeroprecision, Employees can expect a Collaborative, Standards-driven culture focused on Precision, Compliance and continuous Improvement.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From AED2,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>UAE: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>UAE (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>25% (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Secretary

MENA Recruit

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.

Walkers

<div></div><div>Date: 26 Feb 2026
Location: Dubai, AE, PO Box 506
Company: Walkers Global 
<div>We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon &ndash; it&rsquo;s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are &ndash; gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate. 

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Overview of role</h2>
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The Legal Secretary will work as part of a high functioning team in delivering exceptional client service. The individual will provide high-level administrative support to senior attorneys and partners. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and a deep understanding of legal procedures and documentation. The Legal Secretary will report into the Office Manager and act as a key liaison between clients, legal professionals, and internal departments, ensuring seamless communication and efficient workflow.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Duties, Responsibilities &amp; Person Specification</h2>
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul>
<li>Prepare and assist with drafting standard and complex legal documents, including Cayman Islands company formation documentation.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit required documentation for Private and Mutual Fund registrations through the Government Portal.</li>
<li>Support fund terminations by preparing relevant documents, verifying fee settlement, filing and publishing notices, and liaising with Government authorities to complete the termination process.</li>
<li>Assist with Cayman Islands, ADGM, DIFC, and BVI voluntary liquidations, including preparing initial drafts and coordinating all required filings.</li>
<li>Liaise with Registered Office providers regarding entity filings and service requests, ensuring documentation is maintained and properly added to entity minute books.</li>
<li>Manage filings and submissions with internal departments and external regulatory bodies.</li>
<li>Assist with the KYC process for new and existing clients, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant.</li>
<li>Liaise with the internal Compliance Department and clients to request documents, resolve queries, and support ongoing KYC requirements.</li>
<li>Manage the apostille and legalisation process for corporate documents.</li>
<li>Provide guidance to clients on necessary steps and procedures.</li>
<li>Prepare fee quotations, draft notary certificates, and liaise with local authorities and government offices to facilitate the legalisation process.</li>
<li>Manage the opening, closing, and archiving of accounts and files using InTapp.</li>
<li>Provide billing support by preparing billing narratives, assisting with collections, and coordinating with clients and the Accounts Department.</li>
<li>Respond professionally and promptly to internal and external telephone and email inquiries.</li>
<li>Handle photocopying, scanning, and general document production tasks.</li>
<li>Maintain calendars, arrange client meetings, prepare agendas, and manage meeting logistics.</li>
<li>Maintain comprehensive, accurate records and correspondence relating to lawyers&rsquo; client files.</li>
<li>Liaise with clients in accordance with lawyers&rsquo; instructions and firm policies.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the broader secretarial team to deliver high‑quality work and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Provide holiday and absence cover for other secretaries as required.</li>
<li>Assist with special projects relevant to the Firm&rsquo;s or lawyers&rsquo; practice areas.</li>
<li>Comply with all Firm policies and procedures relevant to the role.</li>
<li>Perform duties outside of normal working hours when business needs require.</li>
</ul>
Undertake any additional tasks consistent with the purpose and scope of the position.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Education, Skills &amp; Experience</h2>
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
<ul>
<li>A recognised legal secretarial qualification from a recognised university or college</li>
<li>A minimum of 3 years secretarial experience in a legal or professional services environment supporting senior professionals</li>
<li>A strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures and documentation</li>
<li>Experience with legal practice management and document management systems</li>
</ul>
SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidates will need to demonstrate a high level of effectiveness in each of the following skills and abilities:
<ul>
<li>High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications</li>
<li>Familiarity with billing software and CRM systems</li>
<li>Exceptional organisational and time management skills</li>
<li>High level of discretion and professionalism and excellent client service</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively</li>
<li>Calm under pressure, with a flexible and proactive mindset</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>Positive attitude with a practical, common-sense approach; resilient</li>
<li>To work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances and emergency situations</li>
<li>Pro-active and flexible attitude for any ad-hoc tasks</li>
<li>Willingness to broaden skills to meet evolving requirements</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to occasionally work overtime when requested</li></ul></div></div></div> 

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.</div></div>

Baker McKenzie

<div><div><div>The Legal Secretary will provide efficient and effective administrative services to fee earners assigned (Partners, Senior Associates and equivalents). 
 
Main Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Manage and coordinate all aspects of tasks assigned (e.g. meetings, events, travel, etc.)</li>
<li>Client intake administration (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering (AML), engagement letters)</li>
<li>Provide billing support to attorneys</li>
<li>Handle complex diary management, call handling/gate-keeping and meeting organization for external meetings (utilize General Admin Services (GAS) for internal meetings</li>
<li>Manage in-box, assist with email filing into iManage, as well as supporting on hard copy filing</li>
<li>Support client activities and is in direct contact with clients and their assistants</li>
<li>Build and co-ordinate relationships with Center Services, other Baker McKenzie secretaries and teams.</li>
<li>Utilize and review materials from Service Centers to ensure efficiency and accuracy</li>
<li>Document production for urgent jobs which are not suitable to be done by Document Services</li>
<li>Manage competing deadlines</li>
<li>Provide administrative support at meetings, capturing outputs and following up as needed; may be assigned specific tasks / objectives for action as outputs of meeting</li>
<li>Support junior members acting as buddy/mentor</li>
<li>Undertake specific practice group tasks and requirement</li>
</ul>
Skills and experience:
<ul>
<li>Bilingual (Arabic / English) with strong experience working in a legal sector or other professional services environment</li>
<li>Proficient, through job-related training and work experience</li>
<li>Strong technical skills, including proficiency in all software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Teams)</li>
<li>Able to manage complex diary and calendar management activities</li>
<li>Strong document management skills</li>
<li>Able to problem solve based on standard ways of operating</li>
<li>High-level organizational skills</li>
<li>Proactively seek to upskill</li>
<li>Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships; a team player</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li>
<li>Able to provide continual attention to detail in completing assignments</li>
</ul>
Reports to: Office Manager 
Position Type: In Market 
Development Framework: Business Support</div></div></div>

<div>
 
 The Legal Secretary will provide efficient and effective administrative services to fee earners assigned (Partners, Senior Associates and equivalents)
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is based in Abu Dhabi exclusively.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Main responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage and coordinate all aspects of tasks assigned (e.g. meetings, events, travel, etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Client intake administration (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering (AML), engagement letters)
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide billing support to attorneys
 </li>
 <li>
 Handle complex diary management, call handling/gate-keeping and meeting organization for external meetings (utilize General Admin Services (GAS) for internal meetings
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage in-box, assist with email filing into iManage, as well as supporting on hard copy filing
 </li>
 <li>
 Support client activities and is in direct contact with clients and their assistants
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and co-ordinate relationships with Center Services, other Baker McKenzie secretaries and teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilize and review materials from Service Centers to ensure efficiency and accuracy
 </li>
 <li>
 Document production for urgent jobs which are not suitable to be done by Document Services
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage competing deadlines
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide administrative support at meetings, capturing outputs and following up as needed; may be assigned specific tasks / objectives for action as outputs of meeting
 </li>
 <li>
 Support junior members acting as buddy/mentor
 </li>
 <li>
 Undertake specific practice group tasks and requirements
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills and experience:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bilingual (Arabic / English) with strong experience working in a legal sector or other professional services environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficient, through job-related training and work experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong technical skills, including proficiency in all software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Teams)
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to manage complex diary and calendar management activities
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong document management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to problem solve based on standard ways of operating
 </li>
 <li>
 High-level organizational skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactively seek to upskill
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships; a team player
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to provide continual attention to detail in completing assignments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Office Manager
 
 
 
 Position Type:
 
 In Market
 
 
 
 Development Framework:
 
 Business Support
 
</div>

kMNA lAWYERS & LEGAL CONSULTANTS

Our company is looking to hire a Legal Secretary to join our team in Abu Dhabi. Arabic language proficiency is required. The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting lawyers with administrative and legal documentation tasks in a professional legal environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Preparing and formatting legal documents, letters, and case files</li><li>Managing schedules, appointments, and court dates</li><li>Handling client communications and correspondence</li><li>Filing and organizing legal documents and maintaining records</li><li>Coordinating with courts, government departments, and clients</li><li>Managing emails, phone calls, and office documentation</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Administrative Secretary (law firm experience preferred)</li><li>Knowledge of basic accounting and financial administrative tasks</li><li>Fluency in Arabic (required); English proficiency is an advantage</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills</li><li>Professional communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with legal documentation and court procedures</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive information professionally</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED3,000.00 - AED3,500.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Secretary

Our company is looking to hire a Secretary to join our team in Abu Dhabi. Arabic language proficiency is required. The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting lawyers with administrative and legal documentation tasks in a professional legal environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Handle client communications and professional correspondence</li><li>Maintain and organize legal records, files, and documentation</li><li>Manage office emails, phone calls, and administrative documentation</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Previous experience as a Secretary or Administrative Secretary (experience in a law firm is preferred)</li><li>Knowledge of accounting or financial administrative tasks</li><li>Fluency in Arabic is mandatory; English proficiency is an advantage</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)</li><li>Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information professionally</li><li>Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED3,000.00 - AED3,500.00 per monthWork Location: In person

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