Kitopi

Paralegal

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Department: Legal

Job Description

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces.

Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. In July 2021, Kitopi announced its $415 million Series C funding round, led by the world’s largest tech-focused investment fund, the Softbank Group. This investment elevated Kitopi to Unicorn status, making it the fastest Unicorn to emerge from the MENA region.

Kitopi’s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry and remain the leading food company in the region.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It also operates its Customer Experience Center in Amman, Jordan, its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to our attorneys, legal research, and document management. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient and effective legal operations.

What You'll Do

Conduct comprehensive legal research, gathering pertinent case law, statutes, and regulations.
Draft and assist in the preparation of legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are current, well-organized, and easily accessible.
Facilitate client communications while upholding strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Review and summarize files and documents to support attorneys' case preparation.
Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and ensure timely delivery.
Stay informed on legal developments and regulatory changes within the UAE.

What Are We Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or a related field; Paralegal certification or relevant training is preferred.
3-5 years of experience in a paralegal or legal support role.
Solid understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation standards.
Proficient in legal research tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft and review legal documents effectively.
Familiarity with UAE legal practices is an advantage.
Fluency in Arabic is a must

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
Be involved in customized workshops run by the Kitopi Academy.
Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist.
No Dress Code! (T&C applies).
The famous team activities and social events bursting with fun.Inclusive private health insurance.
Up to 50% discount on Kitopi brands.
Annual leave as per the company policy.
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

Additionally, we offer:

Wellness spaces designed for mothers inclusive for all.
Monthly well-being programs to nurture your mental and physical health.
Informative and empowering webinars to support your growth.
Social Thursdays and Fridays across markets to gather and connect with colleagues.

Recruitment Process and Timeline

First, you apply, and our talent attraction team will review your profile. If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a link to schedule a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience. This meeting is an opportunity for you to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better.

If you are shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring managers. Depending on the role and its requirements, you may need to attend 2-3 interview rounds. These rounds could include a case study, role-play, trial assignment, or live coding session, which will be communicated to you in the initial conversation.

Upon successful completion of the interview rounds, your recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer. We aim to complete this process within 2-3 weeks.

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.

Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for.

Along with offices in all the markets we operate in, we also believe in a “work from anywhere” policy - you get to choose the environment you operate in because we believe this will help you deliver work you're proud of.

Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite.

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