Paralegal - Corporate

Job description / Role

As one of the most renowned legal firms in the world, our client has had a presence in Dubai for over thirty years. They are a truly international and integrated practice, opening offices in all key international financial centers, branching out into newly emerging legal markets, and merging with leading firms on the European continent. With a network of over 30 offices in 6 continents, they combine leading local law practice, a leading international law practice and a leading US practice across their network of offices. They attribute the key to their success, to their people and the ability to motivate their employees to achieve their full potential.

They are currently looking to recruit an Arabic speaking Paralegal -Corporate to provide paralegal support to the corporate team and help service clients in Foreign & Direct Investment (FDI) matters.

- Prepare documents and liaise with government authorities in relation to the establishment of limited liability companies, free zone companies and licenses.
- Identify clients requirements in relation to setting up a business presence in the UAE, assist with preparing the letters of engagement for the scope of work agreed.
- Understand, identify and prepare necessary actions, paperwork and supporting documents in Arabic/English for items such as Board Resolutions, Shareholder Resolutions, Powers of Attorney and documents for buying/selling shares.
- Liaise with Knowledge Management team to update and maintain FDI precedents and research licensing matters.
- Liaise and communicate with the Corporate Services Team.
- Manage established companies (e.g. limited liability companies/free zone companies) on an ongoing basis.
- Communicate directly with clients and in a professional manner on FDI matters where necessary via email or telephone.
- Take full responsibility for and carry matters through to completion (on specific matter or part of matter as appropriate).
- Provide relevant assistance where required in due diligence matters.
- Maintain responsibility in a professional manner on all matters being under your responsibility and communicate clearly with all team members.
- Handle and deal with the FDI matters (overflow) from other offices in the region of the firm.

Requirements

- The ideal candidate will be educated to at least high school level.
- Formal legal or paralegal qualification desirable and have at least 2 years experience working in a professional services environment.
- Law firm experience.
- The successful candidate will also have previous experience dealing with government authorities, establishment of companies and licenses and knowledge of UAE law is also desirable.
- You must also have strong drafting skills, be fluent in written/spoken Arabic and English and have strong attention to detail and good organisation skills.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.