I’m currently supporting a leading UAE-based developer on a confidential search for a senior leader to drive the commercial performance and leasing strategy of a large-scale business district.
This is a high-impact role reporting into senior leadership, responsible for revenue growth, tenant acquisition, and long-term asset performance across a major commercial portfolio.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and execute the leasing and commercial strategy
- Oversee tenant acquisition, retention, and key account management
- Manage broker networks, partnerships, and leasing pipelines
- Drive pricing strategy, negotiations, and contract execution
- Oversee customer experience, operations, and performance metrics
- Collaborate with internal teams across development, marketing, and finance
Key requirements:
?? 12+ years’ experience in commercial leasing / real estate environments
?? Strong track record in B2B leasing, asset management and optimisation
?? Experience managing large-scale commercial or mixed-use portfolios
?? Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
?? UAE market experience and strong network within brokers and tenants
DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
We are currently supporting a leading UAE developer on the appointment of a Director to lead the operational development and launch of a landmark, large-scale island destination.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a wellness-led, mixed-use community, integrating residential, hospitality, lifestyle, and wellness experiences into a world-class destination.
Key requirements:
- 12+ years’ experience in community development, destination management, or hospitality operations
- Strong background in wellness-driven concepts (wellness resorts, retreats, lifestyle communities)
- Experience in pre-opening / operational readiness for large-scale developments
- Exposure to integrated ecosystems (residential, hospitality, retail, wellness)
- Proven ability to deliver premium, experience-led communities
- Strong stakeholder management across development, design, and operations
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Understands how to design, activate, and manage communities with a wellness-first approach
- Comes from a hospitality or wellness background (resorts, retreats, branded communities)
- Has worked on large-scale master-planned destinations
- Can translate vision into seamless, high-quality living experiences
We are supporting a leading professional services firm in the UAE in the appointment of an Internal Audit Manager to join its Risk & Advisory practice.
This role will focus on delivering internal audit, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) engagements, with a strong emphasis on healthcare sector clients.
The position will be seconded to a key client, acting as a trusted advisor while supporting the growth of the Risk & Advisory function.
Key Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Internal Audit / Risk Advisory
- Background within a Big 4 / Top 10 professional services firm
- Proven experience servicing healthcare sector clients (mandatory)
- Strong expertise in:
- Internal Audit
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Risk frameworks and internal controls
- Experience working in or with the UAE market
We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to act as a shared EA/PA supporting the Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer within a fast-paced, international environment.
This is a true gatekeeper role for someone confident managing access to senior leadership, handling sensitive matters with discretion, and operating independently at a high level.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a gatekeeper to the Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer, managing access and ensuring priorities are handled efficiently
- Provide high-level administrative support, including complex diary management, inbox control, and scheduling with minimal supervision
- Coordinate complex international travel and logistics, including bookings, itineraries, and expense reporting
- Serve as the primary liaison between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders
- Screen and manage emails, calls, and in-person meetings professionally and discreetly
- Support projects and ad-hoc administrative tasks to enable smooth day-to-day operations
- Handle highly confidential information with absolute professionalism and discretion
Profile We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years’ experience supporting C-level / Executive Management in international organisations
- Bilingual: English & Arabic (French is a strong advantage)
- Highly proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, able to operate independently
- Comfortable in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment with senior stakeholders
- Exceptional communication, judgement, and stakeholder-management skills
Structure: Shared EA/PA role supporting two senior executives
DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
I’m currently supporting a leading professional services firm in the UAE on a confidential search for a Senior Manager – Corporate Advisory Services.
This is a senior, client-facing role focused on corporate structuring, governance, and private client advisory, working closely with Partners and managing a diverse portfolio of local and international clients.
Key requirements:
- 8–10+ years’ experience in corporate advisory / corporate governance
- Strong experience across multiple jurisdictions within the UAE
- Background in business structuring, restructuring, and regulatory compliance
- Experience advising HNWIs / private clients is a strong advantage
- Proven ability to manage teams and complex client engagements
- Strong stakeholder management and commercial awareness
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Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable: Manage collections processes, including debtor follow-ups, cash allocation, reporting, and oversight of bad and doubtful debts.
- Billing: Execute and monitor billing cycles, including e-billing; prepare forecasts; ensure compliance by reviewing billing guides against engagement letters; manage exception reporting.
- WIP & AR Management: Proactively monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and accounts receivable balances to support timely billing and collections.
- Reporting: Prepare billing and AR reports in line with client and firm requirements.
- Support & Queries: Respond to ad hoc queries from timekeepers regarding time recording, client set-up, and billing matters; provide cross-coverage during team absences.
- Tax Compliance: Assess VAT and other tax implications for client set-ups; prepare related tax reports as required.
- Revenue Forecasting: Prepare monthly revenue and collections forecasts.
- Audit Support: Assist with financial audits and implement audit recommendations.
- Escalation: Regularly monitor and escalate high-value WIP and debtor accounts.
- Process Improvement: Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, or revenue leakage risks; recommend improvements across billing, WIP, and collections processes.
- Write-Ups & Write-Offs: Monitor and report write-ups/write-offs in line with firm policies, including ageing analysis and provisions.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounts Rules.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform reconciliations in line with firm policies.
- Time Reporting: Assist with missing time reporting and management.
- System Support: Support system upgrades, testing, and implementation projects related to revenue.
Experience, Skills, and Attributes
- Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Accounting or related field.
- Experience in accounts departments of MNCs or large corporates; law firm experience preferred.
- Knowledge of 3E (Accounting Platform) is a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/finance systems.
Personal Attributes
- Professional, composed, and detail-oriented with the ability to meet tight deadlines, particularly during month-end cycles.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
- Confident engaging with senior management and stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
I’m currently working with a well-established regional law firm in Abu Dhabi that is looking to hire a Corporate Associate to join their growing corporate team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and highly regarded practice advising on a broad range of corporate matters across the UAE and wider region.
The Role
The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a variety of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate structuring. The role will involve advising both regional and international clients on transactions and regulatory matters.
Key Responsibilities
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Advising on M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic investments
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Drafting and negotiating transactional and corporate documentation
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Supporting clients on corporate structuring and governance matters
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Advising on regulatory compliance across UAE jurisdictions including Dubai International Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market
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Conducting legal research and providing commercially focused legal advice
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Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders on complex transactions
Key Requirements
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5+ years’ PQE in corporate law
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Strong experience advising on M&A and joint venture transactions
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Experience with corporate structuring and governance matters
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Good understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks, including DIFC and ADGM
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Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
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Fluency in Arabic and English is essential
?HIRING: Associate Manager – Student Affairs
? Salary: AED 20,000 per month + benefits
? Location: Dubai
We’re recruiting an Associate Manager – Student Affairs for a respected international university in Dubai. This role focuses on student engagement, student government, conduct, safeguarding, and campus life activities.
Requirements:
• 5+ years’ experience in university student affairs or student services
• Background in student engagement, conduct, or leadership programs
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• Bilingual Arabic & English is essential
If you are passionate about student experience and looking to take the next step in your higher education career, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will manage complex diary schedules, document production, travel arrangements, and client interactions. They will support multiple partners, coordinate with the broader secretarial and administrative teams, and play a key role in billing, client onboarding, and expense management processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage extensive and accurate diaries for multiple attorneys, coordinating meetings, client lunches, and internal events.
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Draft, format, and amend legal documents across multiple versions; track changes and ensure consistency.
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Organize complex travel, including flights, accommodations, visas, and ground transfers.
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Handle telephone queries, messages, and correspondence with discretion.
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Support document management, including scanning, printing, binding, and filing of originals and electronic documents.
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Assist in the billing process: distribute prebills, liaise with partners and accounts to finalise invoices.
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Record attorneys’ time entries and manage expense claims, invoice requests, and petty cash reporting.
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Facilitate new client file openings and matter setup, ensuring KYC documentation compliance.
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Maintain client relationship databases and track development events.
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Support reception and meeting room coordination as part of the wider secretarial team.
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Provide additional cover for other attorneys as required.
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Perform other reasonable duties consistent with the role.
Skills & Experience
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior secretarial role within a major international law firm.
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Strong IT proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat DC Pro, iManage, Expert Time, Chrome River, Workshare Professional, and contact management systems.
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Strong understanding of document templates, numbering, formatting, and version control.
Person Specification
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Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
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Proactive, professional, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
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High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
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Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
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Willingness to develop secretarial skills and support tight deadlines when required.
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Friendly, approachable, and adaptable to dynamic work requirements.
Benefits
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Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
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25 days annual leave.
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Annual return flight to home country after 12 months’ service.
