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Legal Researcher
Al Sahlawi & Co
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
2 weeks ago
Legal ResearchLegal DraftingLegal WritingUAE Federal LawsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills
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About the Role
Al Sahlawi & Co seeks a detail-oriented Legal Researcher to join their Dubai team. The role involves conducting in-depth legal research on UAE laws, preparing legal memoranda, and supporting advocates in litigation and corporate matters.
Key Skills for This Role
Legal ResearchLegal DraftingLegal WritingUAE Federal LawsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct in depth legal research on UAE Federal Laws, Emirate level legislation, regulations, and judicial precedents.
- Research comparative legal systems and international legal principles where required.
- Prepare comprehensive legal opinions, research reports, memoranda, and briefing notes.
- Analyze legislation, court judgments, ministerial resolutions, and regulatory updates.
- Support lawyers in litigation, arbitration, corporate, commercial, labor, real estate, and civil matters.
- Monitor legal developments and provide timely updates affecting clients and the firm's practice areas.
- Assist in drafting legal documents, submissions, and internal knowledge materials.
- Maintain and organize legal databases, research records, and case law archives.
- Verify legal citations and ensure accuracy in all legal documentation.
- Collaborate with advocates and legal consultants on complex legal matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.)
- Minimum 2–5 years of legal research experience within the UAE
- Strong knowledge of UAE Federal Laws and local regulations
- Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interpret legislation and judicial decisions accurately
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
Full Job Posting
Job Description
- We are seeking a highly analytical, detail oriented, and motivated Legal Researcher to join our legal team in Dubai.
- The successful candidate will play a vital role in conducting comprehensive legal research, monitoring legislative developments, analysing judicial precedents, and supporting advocates with high quality legal memoranda and case preparation.
- This position is ideal for a professional who possesses exceptional research capabilities, strong legal writing skills, and a deep understanding of the UAE legal framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in depth legal research on UAE Federal Laws, Emirate level legislation, regulations, and judicial precedents.
- Research comparative legal systems and international legal principles where required.
- Prepare comprehensive legal opinions, research reports, memoranda, and briefing notes.
- Analyze legislation, court judgments, ministerial resolutions, and regulatory updates.
- Support lawyers in litigation, arbitration, corporate, commercial, labor, real estate, and civil matters.
- Monitor legal developments and provide timely updates affecting clients and the firm's practice areas.
- Assist in drafting legal documents, submissions, and internal knowledge materials.
- Maintain and organize legal databases, research records, and case law archives.
- Verify legal citations and ensure accuracy in all legal documentation.
- Collaborate with advocates and legal consultants on complex legal matters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.). Master's Degree (LL.M.) is an advantage.
- Minimum 2–5 years of legal research experience within the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of UAE Federal Laws and local regulations.
- Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret legislation and judicial decisions accurately.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
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