Graduate Legal Assistant (UAE National)

Join AECOM's Graduate Program 2024 as a dynamic Graduate Legal Assistant, working directly with our Senior Counsel for the region in Dubai. This role presents an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to our legal operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the legal department, including gathering and relaying information to internal and external clients.

• Perform administrative tasks such as updating spreadsheets, preparing correspondence, completing forms, and maintaining lists.

• Assist legal staff with submitting claims, handling insurance certificates, bond requests, and tracking documents.

• Draft and review contracts, including NDAs and tender documents, under the supervision of the Senior Counsel.

• Support the preparation of internal project approvals and assist in managing claims and disputes.

• Collaborate with commercial and project teams to protect AECOM's business interests and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in Law or Legal Studies required from an accredited University.

• Candidates must be recent graduates, having graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024, to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.

• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.7 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.

• As part of AECOM's commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.