Paralegal

Job description / Role

Our client, a leading FMCG company, is looking for a Paralegal to sit within their team and will report directly to the Head of Legal.

- Support and assist Head of Legal Department with correspondence, preparing meeting minutes, corporate and commercial legal documents and contracts
- Assist in drafting General Assembly and Board of Directors’ meeting minutes
- Type and translate in English and Arabic
- Review and proofread documents to ensure accuracy
- Coordinate and follow up with external lawyers regarding cases.
- Follow up with all the governmental and official departments
- Respond to general inquiries
- Prepare weekly reports on Legal cases, departmental statistics and management information reports.
- Accurate filing of legal documents and contracts
- Maintain log sheets and Log Books for the document flow of filed documents
- Manage the Legal Filing System (Laws, Contracts, Documents)
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
- Communicate with lawyers, other department and governmental authorities
- Liaise with the Senior Legal Counsel on internal performance of the Legal Department.

Requirements

- Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar position
- Arabic speaking
- Female
- Law Degree is essential
- Experience in translation from Arabic to English and vice versa
- Competent individual with confident and professional manner
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills - spoken and written
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines

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.