Paralegal

Job description / Role

Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, APAC region, based in Singapore, our client is looking for an experienced paralegal based in either Malaysia or other APAC markets. You will work closely with various business units and corporate functions of the company and regional specialists. You will assist with the development and coordination of standard agreement templates/legal databases. You will also help draft, review, and finalize various agreements with our clients, vendors, suppliers, and other entities. The regional focus will be the Asia Pacific region however you can work remotely from anywhere, aligning with Singapore hours when required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare contracts using company-approved template contracts.
• To have a firm understanding of the company's policies, forms and contract procedures so as to provide support to client service associates and assure compliance with the company's policies.
• Oversee the operation of automated external facing portals for highly standardized contracts (e.g. Non-Disclosure Agreements).
• Review third-party changes proposed to our template contracts (e.g. Local Service Agreements and contract addendums) / other documents.
• Liaise with lawyers in the legal team as required (e.g. consulting on changes proposed by a third party to standard company terms and conditions).
• Project manage the process of rolling out new or updated template contracts (including arranging for translations and liaising with key legal and business stakeholders).
• Refresh and maintain databases
• General paralegal and contract admin/management tasks

Salary:
USD 50,000 to 60,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Min a Bachelor's Degree in Law or relevant professional studies relating to legal contract review and administration
• Prior experience in contract administration, work experience for MNC and/or in a law firm are added advantages
• Strong written and verbal communications skills (English is a must; other languages a plus, especially those relevant to the Asia region)
• Familiar with Microsoft / Google Applications and managing legal databases
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, accurate and meticulous

ABOUT THE TEAM

The in-house Legal team comprises attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.

Budget is USD$50-60K annually (full-time role, location can be anywhere in APAC- Remote (i.e. can work from home), will report to Chief Legal Counsel(based in Singapore).

About the Company

MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions.

Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years.

The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges.

Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, it’s clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.