Paralegal

Job description / Role

Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Have at least 2 years' experience working in a professional services environment; law firm experience desirable.
* Have experience of dealing with government authorities, establishment of companies and licenses; knowledge of UAE law desirable.
* Have strong drafting skills.
* Be fluent in written/spoken Arabic and English.
* Be team oriented and able to work autonomously.
* Have strong attention to detail and good organisation skills.
* Be commercially aware and able to take a practical approach to matters.

About the Company

Miller Hay is a privately owned boutique recruitment consultancy specialising in providing clients with secretarial and professional office support staff. We are experienced in placing top level Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Legal Secretaries, Administrators and Receptionists on a permanent and contract basis. Our range of industry sectors includes banking and financial services, professional services, FMCG and commercial as well as supporting the private offices of HNWI.

Located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) our team is dedicated to supporting our clients in the region. With a passion for uncompromising quality, Miller Hay has a market-leading reputation for providing an honest, transparent and personal service where the long term needs of clients and candidates take priority over all else.