Legal Assistant - UAE National

Job Description

Why Deliveroo?

Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation, and growth drives everything we do. Our innovative legal professionals don't just solve problems - we partner with the business to find creative solutions, think holistically, and help drive Deliveroo's mission forward while protecting our company and stakeholders.

Role Purpose:

To support the UAE-based Legal team with administrative, coordination, and translation tasks. This is an entry-level Emiratisation role designed to provide hands-on experience and professional development within a corporate legal environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide administrative support to the Legal team.

• Assist with preparing, formatting, and filing legal documents and correspondence.

• Translate documents and emails between Arabic and English.

• Maintain legal records, contracts, and documentation in an organized manner.

• Support contract tracking and document management processes.

• Coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and prepare meeting materials.

• Conduct basic legal research as required.

• Liaise with internal departments to support legal requests.

What You’ll Need to Thrive

• UAE National (Emiratisation role).

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related field (or currently pursuing).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.

• Good organizational and administrative skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• High attention to detail and willingness to learn.

• No prior work experience required.

What We Offer:

• Structured learning and development opportunities.

• Exposure to corporate legal operations.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.