Legal Officer

Weareseekingamotivatedanddetail-orientedLegalOfficertojoinourLegalDepartmentatSorbonneUniversity Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will be an early-career professional with a strong academic record and a keen interest in legal practice and research. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the legal operations of a prestigious academic institution.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Legal Research

• Conduct thorough legal research using legal databases and other resources.
• Analyse statutes, regulations, and case law to support legal opinions and institutional decisions.

Document Preparation

• Draft and revise legal documents, including contracts, memos, letters, and internal policies.
• Ensure all documents meet legal and institutional standards.

Data Protection and Compliance Support

• Support data protection and compliance activities by maintaining compliance records.
• Monitor regulatory developments.
• Assist with policy implementation.
• Promote compliance with UAE data protection legislation and institutional policies.

Case and File Management

• Maintain and update legal files and documentation.
• Track and monitor legal deadlines and proceedings.

Administrative Support

• Assist with meeting scheduling, report preparation, and general correspondence.
• Provide logistical and organizational support to the legal team.

Reports

• Prepare departmental reports for own area of work as required in a timely and accurate manner to meet SUAD and department requirements, policies, and standards.

Related Assignments:

• Perform any other related duties or assignments as directed by the Line Manager, consistent with the grade and nature of the position.
• Compliance with the instructions of the Line Manager, within the scope of the department's remit, forms part of the postholder's core duties.

HSE:

• The employee shall comply with all University HSE policies, procedures, instructions, emergency arrangements, and applicable legal requirements. The employee shall take reasonable care of their own health and safety and the health and safety of others, report hazards and incidents promptly, participate in required HSE training and drills, and support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (Master’s degree preferred).
• Demonstrated academic excellence and research skills.

Minimum Experience:

• 2-3 years of professional experience in a legal environment, preferably within a higher education institution or public sector environment.

Skills:

• Strong interest in higher education law, public sector law, and institutional governance.
• Familiarity with corporate, labor, and education laws (preferred).
• Familiarity with UAE data protection legislation (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, working independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms such as Westlaw Gulf and LexisNexis.
• Proficiency in Arabic or French is an asset.