Legal Assistant | Corporate | Dubai

About the Firm
Our client is a leading US law firm with a strong and growing presence in Dubai. The firm works at the cutting edge of innovation, partnering with some of the world's most forward-thinking businesses and individuals to help them thrive. With deep sector expertise, the firm tackles complex challenges alongside its clients, driving growth and accelerating ambitions across its global network.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join the Corporate team in Dubai. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in law who is ready to support a busy, high-performing team.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in assisting with a wide range of corporate transactions, primarily focusing on M&A, with additional exposure to venture capital and investment fund work. This role offers significant responsibility and the chance to work closely with an international client base, delivering seamless legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to one Partner, one Senior Associate, and one Associate in the Corporate team
• Assist with the preparation and management of legal documents related to M&A transactions and other corporate matters
• Manage client communications, scheduling, and other logistical tasks
• Support the team in maintaining deadlines and ensuring the smooth progression of transactions
• Manage the Partner's complex calendar, travel, and inbox
• Work closely with senior lawyers to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard

Candidate Requirements

• A legal assistant, ideally with exposure to corporate advisory, confident in their skills and abilities to support at senior management level
• Prior experience working in a top-tier, international law firm within the Middle East
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities, with a proven track record of supporting complex transactions
• Proficient with complex inbox management and calendar management

Why Apply
This firm is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent can flourish. Creativity, excellence, integrity, responsibility, respect, and teamwork are at the heart of everything the firm does. The firm values the unique differences in background, experience, and thought that each team member brings, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

About Barratt Galvin
Established in 2014, Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy focused on the Middle East legal market. Laura Barratt, our founder, has been recruiting across the region since 2007, bringing close to two decades of expertise and long-standing relationships with law firms throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Doha.

We partner with leading international and regional law firms to recruit Lawyers, Legal Assistants, Business Development, Marketing, and HR professionals. We are recognised for our strength in Middle East law firm recruitment and regularly advise on private practice opportunities and broader international law firm business services recruitment across the GCC.

With strong Australian market connections, we support both regional career progression and international relocation.

Barratt Galvin delivers specialist insight, discretion, and access to exclusive opportunities across the Middle East legal sector.

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