Commercial Contracts Bilingual (Arabic/English) Paralegal – Flexible Secondment

MENA Recruit
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Abu Dhabi
Non-Profit
Lawyer
Not Available
13 Aug 2026

Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a sharp Commercial Contracts Paralegal / Junior Lawyer to provide holiday and absence cover within an established legal function in Abu Dhabi. The assignment will initially be for one month, with genuine potential to extend. This is a hands-on commercial contracts ro...

Additional Information

The Role
We are looking for a sharp Commercial Contracts Paralegal / Junior Lawyer to provide holiday and absence cover within an established legal function in Abu Dhabi. The assignment will initially be for one month, with genuine potential to extend. This is a hands-on commercial contracts role suited to someone who can quickly get up to speed, work independently and provide reliable day-to-day support across commercial and consultancy agreements. Key Responsibilities: 1. Review, amend and adapt commercial contracts and consultancy agreements. 2. Identify ambiguity, unclear obligations and potentially problematic contractual provisions. 3. Review and flag weak, unclear or commercially unfavourable payment terms. 4. Assist with drafting and revising agreements as required. 5. Keep urgent contractual matters progressing and ensure key actions do not slip through the cracks. 6. Work closely with internal stakeholders and the existing legal function. 7. Provide practical, commercially minded legal and contract support in a fast-moving environment. Who Were Looking For - this opportunity could suit a: - Junior lawyer - Experienced paralegal - Lawyer returning to work Formal title is less important than your ability to confidently handle commercial contracts and provide accurate, responsive support.

Requirements
1. Strong hands-on experience with commercial contracts. 2. Experience reviewing, drafting and/or amending commercial and consultancy agreements. 3. Sound commercial judgment and excellent attention to detail. 4. Ability to identify ambiguity, contractual risk and unclear obligations. 5. Able to work quickly and effectively when dealing with urgent matters. 6. Paralegal applicants must be bilingual in Arabic and English. 7. Must be available to work on a freelance basis or hold a UAE Golden Visa. 8. Available for an initial one-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. 9. Able to work in Abu Dhabi. Salary: AED 20,000–26,000 per month, inclusive #MENARecruitStrength #LegalJobs #CommercialContracts #ParalegalJobs #JuniorLawyer #AbuDhabiJobs #UAEJobs #LegalCareers #Sustainability #Secondment #ArabicSpeaking #BilingualJobs #FollowUs #PleaseShare

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.

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