Arabic Paralegal Executive

Job description / Role

We are currently working with a large government entity who have a fantastic reputation in the UAE. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Arabic Paralegal Executive with UAE knowledge in a range of corporate/commercial and intellectual property matters. This position is only for a 6 month project assignment.

• Supporting lawyers in all aspects of their work and responsibilities
• Reviewing memorandum and articles of association and other constitutional documents for the purposes of issuing legal opinion
• Assisting with various aspects of transaction including managing and updating document lists and conditions precedent
• Carrying out company searches and other due diligence as required
• Assisting lawyers with completions, filing security and preparing post-completion transaction reports and closing sets
• Assisting with basic drafting of condition precedent documents (including board minutes and directors' certificates)
• Assisting with the preparation and review of Arabic - English translations
• Dealing with other ad hoc queries and tasks

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Must have 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably someone who has worked with one of the international law firms
• Knowledge and understanding of paralegal work in corporate/commercial/intellectual property transactions, obtained through work experience in a similar environment
• A qualification in law e.g. law degree, etc. (or equivalent) or a certificate as a paralegal
• Confidence to deal effectively with lawyers of all levels and professionals across the firm
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to interact positively at all levels and be a good team player
• Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy
• Familiarity with Arabic terminology used in corporate/commercial/IP transactions is preferable but not essential
• Confident using MS Office, including Word and Excel, and electronic data rooms

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

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