Quwa Legal

Current opening

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our diverse team at Quwa Legal. The candidate should have 1-2 years of experience working as a Legal Counsel or Associate at a law firm in the UAE.

Responsibilities:

Advising Clients:

  • Assist in providing legal advice and tailored solutions to clients across various industries.
  • Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
  • Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws and regulations.

Legal Research and Content Creation:

  • Conduct thorough legal research on laws, regulations, and industry trends.
  • Create engaging and informative legal content, including articles, blog posts and social media updates.
  • Develop educational resources to enhance client understanding of legal concepts and processes.

Administrative and Organisational Support:

  • Maintain and organize legal documents, case files and correspondence.
  • Manage and update the firm’s client database, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
  • Assist in coordinating schedules, deadlines, and priorities for legal tasks and client matters.

Drafting and Documentation:

  • Prepare clear and concise legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and reports.
  • Support due diligence processes by compiling, organizing and reviewing necessary documentation.
  • Ensure legal templates are updated and aligned with current laws regulations.

Client Acquisition and Retention:

  • Support efforts to identify potential clients and contribute to client relationship management.
  • Assist in the development of proposals and presentations tailored to client needs.
  • Collaborate on marketing initiatives to position Quwa Legal as a trusted legal partner for startups and SMEs.

Representation and Networking:

  • Represent Quwa Legal at events, conferences, and meetings enhance the firm’s visibility.
  • Build relationships with industry stakeholders and contribute to expanding the firm’s professional network.

Database and Knowledge Management:

  • Establish and maintain an organized system for storing and tracking legal research, case files, and precedents.
  • Ensure all records are securely stored and accessible for the team.

Ethical and Professional Standards:

  • Uphold the highest ethical standards in all work and client interactions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Law degree

Experience:

  • 1-2 years of experience working as a Legal Counsel or Associate at a law firm in the UAE.

Languages:

  • English

Competencies/soft skills:

  • Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong interest in commercial, finance, data protection and data privacy laws.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re a great fit for this role.