Job Summary
Doorsec Security Services LLC is seeking a highly competent and experienced Legal Advisor (Arabic Speaker) to manage the company's legal affairs, ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations, and provide strategic legal guidance to management.
The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of UAE Labour Law, commercial and corporate law, contractual obligations, debt recovery, and dispute resolution, with proven experience dealing with UAE government authorities, legal institutions, and external law firms.
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Advisory \& Compliance
- Provide legal advice to management on corporate, commercial, employment, and operational matters.
- Ensure company operations comply with applicable UAE federal and Dubai regulations.
- Advise on UAE Labour Law, MOHRE regulations, employee disputes, disciplinary actions, and employment termination procedures.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the company's operations.
- Support compliance requirements relevant to private security services and SIRA regulations.
2. Contracts \& Commercial Agreements
- Draft, review, negotiate, and amend service agreements, supplier contracts, employment agreements, and commercial contracts.
- Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate safeguards.
- Advise management on contract termination, penalties, indemnities, and liability provisions.
- Support commercial negotiations and dispute prevention.
3. Litigation \& Dispute Resolution
- Manage and coordinate legal disputes involving clients, suppliers, employees, and other parties.
- Prepare legal notices, demand letters, settlement agreements, and formal legal correspondence in Arabic and English.
- Coordinate with external lawyers on court proceedings, arbitration, and execution matters.
- Monitor ongoing legal cases, deadlines, documentation, and case developments.
- Represent the company before relevant authorities where legally permitted.
4. Debt Recovery \& Collections
- Provide legal support in recovering overdue client payments and outstanding receivables.
- Draft formal payment demands, legal warnings, and settlement proposals.
- Recommend appropriate legal recovery strategies for unpaid invoices and contractual disputes.
- Coordinate with external law firms regarding payment claims and enforcement proceedings.
5. Government \& Regulatory Coordination
- Liaise with MOHRE, SIRA, Dubai Police, Dubai Courts, and other relevant government authorities as required.
- Prepare and review Arabic legal documentation, official correspondence, and regulatory submissions.
- Assist with company licensing, corporate documentation, and regulatory matters.
6. Risk Management \& Reporting
- Identify potential legal exposure and recommend preventive measures.
- Maintain organized records of contracts, legal notices, disputes, and litigation.
- Provide periodic legal status reports to senior management.
- Support internal investigations and advise on legally compliant corrective measures.
Qualifications \& Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory, with excellent legal drafting and communication skills in both languages.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of UAE Labour Law, commercial contracts, civil procedures, and corporate regulations.
- Practical experience with legal notices, commercial disputes, debt recovery, and employment matters.
- Familiarity with Dubai Courts procedures and UAE government regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with security services, facilities management, manpower supply, or service-contracting companies is an advantage.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with senior management.
- Knowledge of UAE legal procedures and the boundaries of in-house legal representation.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Currently residing in the UAE.
- Previous experience as a Legal Advisor, Corporate Legal Officer, or In-House Legal Counsel.
- Proven ability to handle commercial disputes and employee-related legal matters.
- Experience working with external advocates and legal consultants.
- Strong understanding of the Dubai business and regulatory environment.
What We Offer
Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month
Experience:
- UAE Legal System: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
Arabic
Chinese
French
Russian
Spanish