Corporate Paralegal

Headway

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP966-119

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

• Liaising and assisting with setting up companies, where applicable, with government authorities such as the Ministry of Economy, RAK Free Zone, SAIF Zone, DIFC, DED, JAFZA, DAFZA, TECOM/DCCA, Central Bank, Chamber of Commerce, and other governmental authorities.
• Performing record searches with government authorities.
• Review legislations and case precedents; researching media, journals, publication for relevant development.
• Liaising and accompanying, if required in providing instructions to PROs and/or any other concerned personnel.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, such as Application forms, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Board and Shareholder resolutions and powers of attorney.
• Preparing clients correspondences in form of letters, emails and faxes on behalf of the fee earner.
• Corresponding to client’s phone calls regarding legal updates under the supervision of responsible lawyer.
• Work under the supervision of associates and partners.
• Perform administrative functions related to the corporate department.
• Any other tasks as & when assigned by the management

Requirements

• My client is wishing to recruit a fluent Arabic/English corporate paralegal.
• This role would suit someone who has at least 4-5 years' experience within a paralegal role and who is keen to further develop their paralegal career. Alternatively we would also be interested in talking to experienced senior legal assistants who have paralegal-like experience and who are keen to pursue a career as a paralegal.
• We are looking for someone who is autonomous, a good team player and fully bilingual in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• The ideal candidate would be working with a UAE based law firm and handling tasks similar to the above. Candidates working in house and in corporate services companies will also be considered.
• Candidates must be based in the UAE and the role is based in our Dubai office

About the Company

Headway has a proactive approach to recruitment and the methodology we employ ensures we take the time to understand the needs of both clients and candidates to guarantee the right fit.

We aim to create open, consultative partnerships with our Clients and Candidates whilst maintaining an honest and professional approach at all times.

As a team we are ethical yet innovative; focused yet flexible; realistic yet enterprising. We believe in earning our success by working with you to create yours.

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Paralegal salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 15,500

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