Paralegal - Transactional (Corporate)

Paralegal - Transactional (Corporate)

B&M Global Services Manila

Responsibilities

• Liaising and assisting with setting up companies, including government authorities such as DET, ADED, Ministry of Economy, DIFC, ADGM and other free zones such as JAFZA, DAFZA, DDA, Central Bank, Chamber of Commerce, and other governmental authorities.
• Take main responsibility for corporate maintenance tasks for a large number of clients.
• Undertake legal due diligence for M&A and corporate reorganisation projects.
• Perform record searches with government authorities.
• Liaise with and provide instructions to PROs and/or other concerned personnel; may include accompanying PROs for certain matters.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, such as application forms, articles of association, board and shareholder resolutions and powers of attorney.
• Prepare client correspondence in the form of letters, memos and emails.
• Research legislation.
• Conduct general research including in media, journals and publications.
• Work under the supervision of associates and partners.
• Perform any other tasks as and when assigned by management.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a corporate paralegal role in the UAE (Candidates with no UAE experience will not be considered).
• Experience with a leading international or a major regional firm.
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills (fluency in reading, writing, speaking and ability to translate and/or review translations).
• Initiative and proactivity.
• Maturity.
• Strong service orientation - a "client first" culture.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with authorities and clients and to take responsibility for those relationships.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to adapt style as required.
• Ability to work well in both a team and individually.
• A keenness to learn.
• Respects and enjoys the diversity of backgrounds found in the firm and among our client base.

Why join us?

Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm. Founded in 1949, we advise many of the world's most dynamic and successful business organisations through our 13,200 people in 74 offices in 45 countries. Yet big does not mean impersonal. We work hard to ensure that everyone knows their role and has the support they need to perform it to the highest standard. Our culture encourages this - how we work, think and behave in a collaborative and fulfilling way.

In the Gulf region Baker McKenzie has been active for more than three decades and our practice now boasts over 100 lawyers based in our seven offices in the Middle East - Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Cairo, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh. As a pioneering firm, we were most notably the first to enter both the Saudi and Egyptian markets.

The firm has built an established and substantial presence in the Middle East & Africa region, with all offices working in close collaboration to service clients' needs on a range of matters, including banking and finance, project finance, Islamic finance, corporate/M&A and dispute resolution. We work closely with key local players - including governmental and regulatory entities, financial institutions, family owned conglomerates and corporates across all industry sectors - as well with global investors and corporations establishing and consolidating their presence in the region.

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To Apply

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Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people to fulfil their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.