Job Description
HIRING
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
GMS CORPORATE
QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Company Secretary or equivalent.
- Background in global mobility/immigration support; preference will be given to candidates with experience at Top 5 global accounting or auditing firms and/or ideally within the UAE or GCC.
- Understanding of UAE employment regulations, visa/work permit procedures, and relevant free zone and mainland authority processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to analyze, interpret, and present data effectively.
- Proficient in corporate compliance, legal drafting, policy analysis, and legal research.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
EXPERIENCE
- 2 to 5 years of experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, or global mobility administration, preferably within consulting firms or in-house legal, finance, tax, or shared services departments in the UAE or GCC region.
- Strong knowledge of company laws and regulatory frameworks, including experience with Company incorporation, amendments to corporate structure, license renewals, UBO declarations, notarizations and attestation of legal documents.
- Experience in preparing and maintaining statutory registers, drafting board/shareholder resolutions, reviewing standard legal templates, coordination’s with authorities.
- Skilled in managing UAE immigration processes, including visa applications, work permit renewals, cancellations, Emirates ID processing, and liaising with authorities and government portals.
- Hands-on involvement in UAE payroll support activities, including assisting with payroll input preparation, WPS file generation, leave and gratuity calculations, and basic reconciliation tasks.
If Interested, Please email your CV to [email protected] | [email protected]
