Paralegal

Exciting new role within a major group in the UAE|Must have experience in corporate and commercial contracts of all types

About Our Client

Our client is a major group in the UAE

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Vice President – Legal, this person will have the following responsibilities:
Act as a key legal departmental liaison, and representative of the legal department with internal and external clients, including attending external and internal meetings and negotiations;
Seek and ensure that all necessary approvals as per the Delegation of Authority as well as compliance policies are procured from all concerned parties before engrossing the agreements and dispatching for signing;
Meet with the business units to discuss the terms and conditions of the agreements, respond to their inquiries, and provide information/documents as may be requested.
Prepare and validate reports providing updates on departmental legal projects and processes.
Draft and prepare a variety of legal correspondence and legal documents utilising a variety of software applications, including correspondence with external parties and Dubai courts.Manage communications / interoffice memoranda and correspondence between the Legal Department and the group business units.
Ensure that legal documentation is received in full and coordinate with the relevant parties for the provision of required additional/missing information and ensure the Group legal maintains up to date records of all transactions.
Receive, process, and manage legal documents, which involves preparing, reviewing, drafting, amending and/or producing the relevant leasing, land bank and commercial documents under the supervision of Vice President, Legal.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Law
2- 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal;
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal;
Arabic is a plus;
Excellent understanding of the basic principles, concepts and methodology of legal proceedings and legal research
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task effectively in a high volume and complex environment with changing priorities.
High level of professionalism and work-ethic.
Proficient Word Processing Skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong inter-personal skills.
What’s on Offer
Attractive salary
Opportunity to play a crucial role in the growth and success of an exciting business

Contact: Diogo Basto

Quote job ref: JN-122022-5861878