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Lunate

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   Firm Overview
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  Lunate is a new Abu Dhabi-based, Partner-led, independent global alternative investment manager with more than 200 employees and $110 billion of assets under management. Lunate invests across the entire private markets spectrum including buyouts, growth equity, early and late-stage venture capital, private credit, real assets, and public equities and public credit. Lunate aims to be one of the world&rsquo;s leading private markets solutions providers through SMAs and multi-asset class funds, seeking to generate best-in-class risk-adjusted returns for its clients.
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   Role Overview
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  The Paralegal will provide essential support to the senior legal team, assisting with a variety of legal and administrative tasks. This role requires a strong understanding of legal principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the legal department and supporting the firm&rsquo;s investment activities.
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   Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities
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   Document Preparation and Management:
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   Assist in the preparation, review, and management of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings.
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   Maintain and organize legal files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.
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   Draft routine correspondence and legal documents under the supervision of senior lawyers.
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   Research and Analysis:
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   Conduct legal research on various topics related to investment funds, securities laws, and regulatory compliance.
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   Summarize findings and prepare reports for the senior legal team.
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   Stay informed about changes in relevant laws and regulations.
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   Transactional Support:
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   Support the legal team in the execution of transactions, including due diligence, document review, and closing processes.
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   Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary information and documentation.
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   Assist in the preparation of closing binders and post-closing documentation.
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   Regulatory Compliance:
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   Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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   Prepare and file regulatory documents with relevant authorities.
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   Maintain compliance records and assist in the preparation of compliance reports.
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   Administrative Support:
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   Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for the legal team.
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   Handle administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and data entry.
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   Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by senior lawyers.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
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   Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in an investment fund or financial services environment.
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   Strong knowledge of legal principles, document management, and regulatory compliance.
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   Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
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   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.
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   Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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   High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
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   Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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Paralegal

Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment

Job Details <p>Arabic Speaking Paralegal - Abu Dhabi, UAE</p> <p>Employer: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi / M42 Group. Reporting to: Legal & Compliance Manager.</p> About the Role <p>We are seeking a proactive Arabic speaking Paralegal to support our legal and compliance teams in Abu Dhabi. The role involves contracts administration, regulatory support, and ensuring smooth internal governance, providing bilingual coverage for local stakeholders.</p> Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Draft, review, and maintain contracts and other legal documents under supervision.</li> <li>Support regulatory submissions, internal compliance audits, and governance processes.</li> <li>Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in both Arabic and English.</li> <li>Assist with research, legal reporting, and documentation management.</li> <li>Support the legal team with ad hoc projects and day to day operations.</li> </ul> Candidate Requirements <ul> <li>Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).</li> <li>Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in healthcare, corporate, or regulatory environments preferred.</li> <li>Strong organizational and administrative skills.</li> <li>Detail oriented, proactive, and capable of handling confidential information.</li> <li>Familiarity with UAE legal and regulatory frameworks is an advantage.</li> </ul> Package & Benefits <p>Competitive base salary aligned with UAE market standards. Housing and schooling allowances where applicable. Standard benefits including healthcare, transport, and relocation support.</p>

Arabic speaking / drafting paralegal

Emirates Nuclear Energy

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Date: </b>8 Dec 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Requisition ID: </b>3383
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Company: </b>BOC (ENEC Commercial)
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location: </b>HQ - Abu Dhabi
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Status: </b>Active Recruitment
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</div><div>To perform duties for ENECs legal department, such as conducting a variety of research and analytical assignments, drafting legal and administrative documents, conducting reviews of relevant legislation, preparing reports and taking meeting notes to support the smooth running of the department and assigned committees.</div></div><div><div><div>
Key Activities, Responsibility &amp; Accountability</div>
</div><div>Activity:Transactional and Operational Support<br>
Responsibility:
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<ul><li>Responsible for conducting legal and factual research and ensuring proper electronic and hard copy document management.</li><li>Coordinating management of legal document review processes with external parties and internal version control for document negotiation.</li><li>Proofreading and editing draft legal agreements, including management of inter-department inputs into agreement terms and appendices.</li><li>Responsible for drafting cover letters for submission to third party legal counsel and consultants.</li><li>Engaging with administrative staff and junior attorneys internally and at third parties to provide required information on and explanation of ENEC and ENEC subsidiary corporate information, policies and procedures to facilitate due diligence and process requirements.</li><li>Assisting in setting up project plans and monitoring and updating plans for the purpose of due diligence tasks, including reviewing materials and documents.</li><li>Accountable for setting up and managing legal checklists for major projects including negotiation of complex project agreements involving multiple parties.</li><li>Carrying out legal searches and obtaining laws using databases such as Westlaw, collating regulatory filings, submissions and reviewing results of searches to ensure that the legal database and research is up to date.</li><li>Attending meetings and preparing minutes of meeting/actions and following up on all relevant points of discussion.</li><li>Supporting legal counsel in collating comments received from external counterparties, assisting in carrying out amendments through into documents, and proof reading for quality assurance purposes.</li><li>Providing legal support at signings/closings and carrying out post-completion tasks and updating transaction briefing documents by summarizing transitions for effective follow up of legal procedures</li><li>Responsible for coordinating with seconded consultants who support the project, by managing meetings, as well as preparing and drafting internal and external correspondence to support the smooth running of the department
</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of legal contracts, deeds, leases, opinions and other legal papers of a routine nature for dealing with external legal agencies</li></ul><br>
Claims Management<br>
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<ul><li>Carrying out searches and collation of documents for claims management, and tagging of documents for relevance, issues and legal privilege</li><li>Assisting legal Counsel in preparing case files and memoranda for briefing external legal consultants</li><li>Management of litigation support databases and Claims E-Room system.</li><li>Assisting legal counsel with management of external lawyers, claims consultants and experts</li></ul><br>
Corporate Governance<br>
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<ul><li>Acting as a key focal point for coordinating assigned committees meetings and supporting the secretary and members of those committees in preparing the agenda, meeting materials and minutes of meeting, including following up on actions items and liaising with the committee secretaries</li></ul><br>
Policies and Procedures<br>
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<ul><li>Assisting in drafting the legal departments policies and procedures to ensure that they are in line with ENEC guidelines</li><li>Supporting the implementation of the legal departments policies and procedures and such other tasks as may be required to support achievement of department objectives
</li><li>Assisting in continuous development of standard templates and formats for legal documents</li></ul><br>
Stakeholder Engagement<br>
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<ul><li>Facilitating communication both internally and externally in order to build and nurture mutually beneficial working relationships</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><br>
Responsibilities &amp; Accountabilities (contd.)</div>
</div><div>HSE &amp; Security<br>
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<ul><li>Follow all relevant company's HSE policies, processes, procedures and instructions to ensure HSE compliance in all aspects of work in accordance with sound management practices by applying these HSE policies and procedures to self and others to take reasonable care for the health and safety of people, or the environment, who are at the employees place of work who may be affected by the employees acts or omissions at work.</li><li>Follow all relevant Security policies, processes, procedures and instructions to ensure security compliance in all aspects of work, by applying them on self, others and organization assets.</li></ul><br>
The incumbent is expected to perform standard activities as per attachments 4 &amp; 5 in the Job Description procedure (relating to Health, Safety and Environment, Security and Business Continuity, People Management, Excellence and Quality Management</div></div><div><div><div>
Professional Certifications</div>
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Preferred<br>
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Diploma in Law or equivalent paralegal training program or at least five years post undergraduate degree at a law practice and/or in-house legal department<br>
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Preferred<br>
Bachelors Degree in Law</div></div><div><div><div>
Experience</div>
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Minimum 3 years of relevant experience<br>
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Preferred<br>
5+ years</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Paralegal

Koshan Development & Investment

<p><b>Position Title:</b> Paralegal Assistant<br/><b>Reports To:</b> Senior Legal Counsel / Managing Partner</p><p>Seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong <b>communication skills</b>; must be an <b>Arabic </b>and <b>English </b>speaker.</p><p><b>Position Summary:</b><br/>The Paralegal Assistant provides essential support to attorneys by drafting documents, conducting research, organizing case files, and ensuring compliance with deadlines. The role requires attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential information effectively.</p><p><b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</b></p><p>&middot; Draft, edit, and review legal documents and correspondence.</p><p>&middot; Conduct research on laws, regulations, and case precedents.</p><p>&middot; Organize and maintain case files and electronic records.</p><p>&middot; Support attorneys in trial and hearing preparation.</p><p>&middot; Liaise with clients, courts, and external parties.</p><p>&middot; Perform administrative tasks including scheduling and document management.</p><p>&middot; Handle day-to-day Management task from other business subsidiaries.</p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><p>&middot; Diploma/Degree in Paralegal Studies, Law, or related field.</p><p>&middot; Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal preferred.</p><p>&middot; Excellent communication and research skills.</p><p>&middot; Strong organizational abilities and time management.</p><p>&middot; Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research software.</p><p>&middot; With 3-4 years of experience in similar field</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Legal Assistant

Clyde & Co

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 We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team in a unique rotational capacity. This position offers the opportunity to gain exposure and build experience across multiple areas of law. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers in different teams, supporting a variety of matters and developing a broad understanding of our legal services.
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 As a Paralegal at Clyde &amp; Co, your responsibilities will include assisting with case preparation, drafting correspondence, reviewing documentation, conducting legal research, and liaising with clients, counsel, and experts.
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   Demonstrated ability to review, analyse and summarise large volumes of legal and factual material with accuracy and attention to detail.
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   Strong legal research skills, including use of online databases and case law resources.
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   Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and well-structured correspondence and reports.
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   Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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   A collaborative team player with a willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to a positive working environment.
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   Sound judgment and commercial awareness in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
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   Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
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   This role is designed as a stepping stone for talented individuals who aspire to progress within the firm.
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 When you work at Clyde &amp; Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
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 Clyde &amp; Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
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 Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde &amp; Co (we) may hold about you, what it&rsquo;s used for, how it&rsquo;s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
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 If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde &amp; Co are aware of this privacy notice.
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 This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde &amp; Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
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 عندما تعمل في كلايد آند كو، فأنت تنضم إلى فريق يضم 500 شريكًا قانونيًا، 2,400 محاميًا، 3,200 أخصائي قانوني، و5,500 شخص في ما يقرب من 70 من مكاتبها ومكاتبَ تابعةٍ لها حول العالم.
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 قيمنا هي المبادئ التي توجّه القرارات التي نتخذها، وتوحدنا في جهودنا، وتعزز مجهوداتنا، سواء لنا أو لعملائنا وشركائنا.
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 نحن ملتزمون بالعمل من منطلق المسؤولية وذلك من خلال التقدم نحو قوى عمل متنوعة وشاملة الذين يعكسان المجتمعات والعملاء الذين يخدموننا ونخدمهم. كلايد آند كو يلتزم بتوفير بيئة تمكن للجميع بتحقيق إمكاناتهم فيها وباستخدام مهاراتهم القانونية والمهنية لدعم مجتمعاتهم وبيئاتهم. ونفعل ذلك من خلال العمل الخيري والتطوعي ومن خلال الشركات الخيرية التي نتعاقد معها، ومن خلال تقليل تأثير التلوث البيئي، بما في ذلك التزامنا بمعيار SBTi Net-Zero ووضع أهداف طموحة للحد من انبعاثات التلوث في البيئة.
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 كلايد آند كو يقدم مجموعة من الفوائد والدعم المصممة خصيصا لمنسوبيها، بما في ذلك الرعاية الصحية، وتخطيط التقاعد، ومبادرات تدعم الرفاهية.
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 نحن نفخر بأن نكون منشأة تعمل لطرح فرص متكافئة للجميع ونشجع قيمنا الأساسية على دعم العدالة، والاحتفال بتنوع واختلافات أفرادنا. ولذلك فإننا نمنع جميع أشكال التمييز في مكان العمل لإعطاء فرص عادلة للجميع بالتفوق والازدهار. لذا، نحن نرحب ونشجع جميع طلبات التقديم الوظيفي من الأفراد المؤهلين القديرين، بغض النظر عن اختلاف هوياتهم.
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 الرجاء أخذ لحظة لقراءة إشعار الخصوصية الخاص بنا بعناية. يصف هذا الإشعار ما قد يحتفظ به كلايد آند كو (نحن) من معلومات شخصية عنك، وأغراض استخدامها، وكيفية الحصول عليها، وحقوقك، وكيفية الاتصال بنا كصاحب بيانات. إذا كنت وكالة توظيف شريكة لنا وتقدم مرشحًا لنا، فمن الضروري وهي مسؤوليتك للتأكد من أن المرشحين الذين يتقدمون إلى كلايد آند كو على علم بهذا الإشعار الخاص بالخصوصية.
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Paralegal - IFPD

Clifford Chance

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  Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the three key markets of the Americas, Asia and Europe and focuses on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; Corporate and M&amp;A; finance and banking; real estate; tax, pensions and employment; litigation and dispute resolution.
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  Alongside world-class legal careers, Clifford Chance offers excellent opportunities in the support functions that underpin its business operations. By joining us in our Business Professionals Group, you will help us to innovate in the way we deliver our services and enable us to run a successful multinational business that never stands still. Business professionals are integral to the running of the firm and are critical to its success.
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  The Middle East practice mainly comprises of Financial Markets, Corporate, Litigation and Real Estate Departments. The role of the Legal Support Secretary (LSS) is to provide a first-class professional support service to the Middle East Partner's/Lawyers in the Abu Dhabi office.
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  The support provided will be as part of a team with shared responsibilities, and the LSS will be expected to refocus tasks and priorities periodically as required by the practice area. The LSS reports to the Office Manager whilst predominantly supporting the Abu Dhabi Managing Partner, as well as Associates in the wider GF team. The LSS is also expected, on a daily basis, to create a positive working relationship with the fee earner(s) and the team with whom they work. Below describes the core areas of the support service which an LSS provides.
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   Calendar/Meeting Management - maintain and manage fee earner schedules and act as the key contact point for fee earners both internally and externally.
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   Travel &ndash; organize complex travel bookings in liaison with the local travel agent together with any visa applications and transport bookings.
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   Time &amp; Expenses &ndash; oversee time entries and amendments for fee earners on a timely basis; timely submission of expense reports.
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   Liaising with Reception for meeting and video conference set-up.
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   Draft emails and letters, printing/copying/scanning, updates to client contacts in InterAction.
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   Submit annual mandatory training summary for Dubai fee earners on CLPD portal.
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   Client Support - support client activities and requirements in a proactive manner.
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   Team Support - work collaboratively with other LSS team members to provide a responsive and professional support service to fee earners; covering for team members during absences with some occasional Reception cover.
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   Onboarding &ndash; assist with onboarding of new fee earners through scheduling of onboarding sessions with various departments, office introductions, practice area introduction event, explanation of matter lifecycle processes, time recording, expenses and overview of LSS support.
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   Practice Support Services
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   Clearance, Risk and Compliance
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   Handle client conflict checks and clearance with the conflicts team based in London.
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   Coordinate matter set up in liaison with Partner/fee earner to ensure minimum mandatory information has been provided and liaising with HR regarding client secondment setup.
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   Follow-up with Partners/fee earners in respect to compliance around engagement letters and MTM.
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   Matter Management
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   Matter project administration, organize client &amp; matter team meetings, regular document archiving drives, create matter folders, upload documents to matter site and create working parties lists.
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   Monitor and recommend matters that would benefit from a project management resource or the use of certain Best Delivery tools to matter team.
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   Notify Billing, Business Development and Best delivery when a Partner instructs a matter to be closed.
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   Matter Team Support
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   Document Management/Production - manage document processing from beginning to end including edits, formatting, house styles and proofreading, liaising with the Document Production Unit in London if required.
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   Assist the originals team with the original process (soft &amp; hard copies) when necessary.
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   Liaise with the print room staff regarding printing of bibles and bundles together with any other bulk printing requests.
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   Liaise with clients on behalf of the matter team when necessary.
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   Attend practice area meetings or client calls, taking notes and providing other administrative support.
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   Business Development
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   Utilize Powerpoint skills to assist Business Development and Partners with creating and amending pitches.
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   Coordinate updates to fee earner master CV's as per information received in Deal Updates.
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   Monitor Live Pitch emails from Business Development and update all teams should there be any missing pitches/offers.
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   Notify Business Development, Finance and Best Delivery of pitches that are won or lost if Business Development are not aware through their updates.
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   Finance
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   Update and maintain all system information for fee earners' clients including working with the local billing team to generate monthly bills, running matter financial reports, amending billing narratives and invoice mark-ups.
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   Add phases, tasks, rates and debtors to matter financial information.
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   Key Working Relationships
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Legal Support Secretary

Resource Industries

<p><b>Job Title: Legal and Contract Verification Specialist</b></p><p><b>Location:</b> Abu Dhabi, UAE<br/><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-time</p><p><b>Job Purpose</b></p><p>The Legal and Contract Verification Specialist is responsible for ensuring the company&rsquo;s contracts, agreements, and related legal documents comply with UAE laws, internal policies, and industry regulations. The role supports risk mitigation by conducting detailed contract reviews, safeguarding the company&rsquo;s legal interests, and supporting cross-functional teams with legal compliance in the manufacturing environment.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities1. Contract Review &amp; Verification</b></p><ul><li>Review, draft, and verify contracts, MoUs, NDAs, purchase agreements, service contracts, and supplier agreements.</li><li>Ensure all contractual terms comply with UAE Federal Laws, Abu Dhabi local regulations, and relevant industrial standards.</li><li>Identify risks, inconsistencies, and ambiguities in contract clauses and propose revisions or safeguards.</li><li>Verify vendor, supplier, and customer documentation required for contract execution.</li></ul><p><b>2. Legal Compliance</b></p><ul><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAE commercial, labor, environmental, and manufacturing-related laws.</li><li>Ensure company policies and operational procedures align with applicable legal requirements.</li><li>Support regulatory compliance relating to manufacturing licenses, permits, certifications, and industrial safety standards.</li></ul><p><b>3. Coordination &amp; Stakeholder Support</b></p><ul><li>Work closely with procurement, operations, finance, and HR teams to ensure contracts meet operational and commercial needs.</li><li>Liaise with external legal counsel when needed and coordinate legal submissions or follow-ups.</li><li>Support internal teams in understanding legal obligations and contract terms.</li></ul><p><b>4. Documentation &amp; Record Management</b></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate and organized records of contracts, amendments, and legal correspondence.</li><li>Develop and update contract templates, checklists, and standard legal documents.</li><li>Ensure secure storage of sensitive legal documents in compliance with company data policies.</li></ul><p><b>5. Risk Management &amp; Legal Advisory</b></p><ul><li>Conduct risk assessments for new contracts, vendors, and business transactions.</li><li>Advise management regarding potential legal or compliance issues.</li><li>Support dispute resolution, contract claims, and termination procedures when necessary.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB) or related legal discipline; Master&rsquo;s degree is an advantage.</li><li>3&ndash;7 years of experience in contract review or legal advisory, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sector.</li><li>Strong understanding of UAE Civil Code, Commercial Law, Labor Law, and relevant manufacturing regulations.</li><li>Experience working with procurement and supply chain contracts is highly preferred.</li><li>Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Up to AED5,000.00 per month</p><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Legal and Contract Verification: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>

Legal and Contract Verification Specialist

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