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Majid Al Futtaim

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   BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
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  Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 45,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, &amp; Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
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   JOB TITLE
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  Paralegal
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   ROLE SUMMARY
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  The Paralegal is responsible for providing legal support to all legal counsels and the Corporate Affairs function within the Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment Legal team. This includes assisting with day-to-day legal tasks and documentation. The role also involves processing legal department invoices and expenses. Additionally, the Paralegal monitors payment statuses to ensure timely follow-up and completion.
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   ROLE PROFILE
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   Draft and review legal documents, including standard templates and less complex agreements, under the supervision of a Senior Legal Counsel.
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   Assist with legal administrative tasks, including due diligence processes, licensing applications, and preparation of legal reports and correspondence.
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   Proofread and redline legal documents for accuracy, grammar, defined terms, and formatting, ensuring consistency and correctness.
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   Coordinate closing and post-closing activities, such as preparing checklists, executing documents, and handling registrations and original document distribution.
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   Conduct factual legal research and analysis using various resources, including legal databases and internal systems.
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   Manage legal department invoicing, track expenses, liaise with external law firms, and support document submissions to government authorities as needed.
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   REQUIREMENTS
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   Strong attention to detail, ethical integrity, and a proactive attitude, with the ability to take initiative and demonstrate leadership in business practices.
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   Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiating, and communication skills, combined with flexibility, independence, motivation, and strong interpersonal abilities.
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   Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a paralegal role within a comparable company, with a focus on general corporate and commercial legal work; Gulf Cooperation Council regional and international experience preferred.
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   Formal legal education required, with fluency in both Arabic and English essential.
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  <strong>
   WHAT WE OFFER
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   At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
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   Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
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   Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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Paralegal

Fotis International Law Firm

<p><b>Role Overview:</b></p><p>We are currently seeking a talented and bilingual (Arabic and English) Paralegal to join our legal services firm in Dubai. This role is crucial in providing essential support to our legal team, requiring visits to courts, public prosecution offices, police stations, and other relevant authorities.</p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Conduct regular visits to courts, public prosecution offices, police stations, and other legal entities as required.</li><li>Assist attorneys in preparing and filing legal documents for court cases, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Liaise with court officials, legal clerks, and other professionals in the legal system.</li><li>Translate legal documents, correspondence, and evidence from Arabic to English and vice versa.</li><li>Gather and organize evidence, documents, and case materials for review by attorneys.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuring confidentiality and security.</li><li>Coordinate with clients, providing updates on case statuses and requirements.</li><li>Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing travel arrangements.</li><li>Stay informed about changes in UAE legal procedures and regulations.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Dubai law firm: 1 year (Required)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Arabic (Required)</li><li>English (Required)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>Driving license (Required)</li></ul>

Alta Real Estate Development

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  We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal with 3-5 years of experience to support our legal team. The ideal candidate will assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and performing Know Your Customer (KYC) tasks. Additionally, the role involves managing legal documentation and providing support for off-plan real estate sales. This position offers an opportunity to work closely and under direct supervision with the General Counsel and contribute to the organization&rsquo;s legal and compliance framework.
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   Contract Management:
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   Under the supervision of the General Counsel, draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial contracts, including NDAs, service agreements, and real estate-related contracts.
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   Creating standard templates of contracts and providing general support to business units
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   Provide recommendations for amendments and ensure contracts align with organizational and legal standards.
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   Compliance and KYC:
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   Conduct KYC processes to verify the identity of clients and stakeholders in compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as AML checks and screening, and support in performing Enhanced Due Diligence.
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   Ensure risk mitigation through proactive management of compliance processes and ensuring the update to compliance policies and processes
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   Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
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   Assist in audits and regulatory reporting as required.
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   Support the General Counsel with the agenda for strengthening the ethics and compliance initiatives organization wide including arranging regular internal trainings
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   Real Estate Legal Support:
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   Support the General Counsel with creating new SPAs and all other related agreements for off plan sales and project development
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   Providing support to the General Counsel and business units in ensuring commercial terms are accurately reflected in agreements and provide regulatory and commercial guidance to teams in connection with project development and launches
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   Carry out legal research and ensure compliance with regulatory compliance
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   Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and solidify relationships.
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   General Legal Support:
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   Assist in conducting legal research, legal opinions and provide analysis and reports for internal stakeholders.
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   Maintain and organize legal documents and ensure their accessibility.
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   Support the General Counsel with managing litigation cases and coordination with external law firms
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   Ensure that policies are being implemented and periodically reviewed and updated
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   Relationship building with the business units
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   Administrative Support:
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   Support the General Counsel in handling day-to-day legal matters and all project related matters.
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  Manage correspondence with external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and other relevant parties.
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   Requirements:
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    Education - Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law from a common law jurisdiction
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    3-5 years of experience in the UAE as a paralegal, preferably in real estate sector, compliance exposure, corporate commercial law experience, or reputed law firm experience.
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   Knowledge of UAE laws and regulations.
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   Ability to navigate complex legal agreements and willingness to learn
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   Excellent drafting and writing skills in English
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   Familiarity with compliance, AML requirements and KYC processes.
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   Excellent communication skills and strong analytical nature to highlight critical legal and commercial issues.
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   Ability to work independently.
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   Well organized and able to work on several matters simultaneously
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   Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Maples Group - Legal Services

<div><div><p>OVERVIEW</p></div><p></p><p>
The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world&rsquo;s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.
</p><p></p><p>Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.
</p><p></p><p>The Maples Group looks to add a Dubai based Paralegal to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.
</p><p></p><p>Who We Seek</p><p>
Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
</p><p></p><p>About the Role</p><p>
The Paralegal reports to the Partners and supports the firm's Dubai office. Primary responsibilities include:
</p><p></p><ul><li>Responding to client enquiries to explain the process of forming companies and partnerships, as well as the striking off or liquidation of such entities</li><li>
Explaining to clients the costs involved in setting up entities and the requirements for maintaining them in good standing, as well as explaining the annual return process</li><li>
Preparing formation documents for companies and partnerships and attend to post-formation and filing procedures</li><li>
Drafting agreements, minutes and documents based on firm precedents as well as preparing documents for legalization and apostille and liaising with our foreign offices and clients to ensure such instructions are supervised and completed on time</li><li>
Preparing a variety of documents for submission to the Cayman Registrar, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, the BVI Companies Registry and the BVI Financial Services Commission</li><li>
Liaising with the corporate administration team for all necessary filings/registration with the Cayman and BVI authorities</li><li>
Attending to internal administrative work</li><li>
Preparing legal opinions (including related director certificates, board and shareholder resolutions)</li><li>
Preparing registers of mortgages and charges for both Cayman and BVI companies</li><li>
Preparing fee breakdowns and cover letters to clients</li><li>
Drafting some letters/agreements (e.g. directors' resignation letters, consent to act as a director)</li></ul><p></p><p>
EXPERIENCE</p><p></p><p>
What You Bring</p><p>
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
</p><p></p><ul><li>Minimum 3-4 years relevant experience with international law firms or candidates with experience in a company secretarial professional services firm</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure, handling high volume of instructions from lawyers and clients</li><li>
Flexible and willing to learn, good team player and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility</li><li>
Fluent in spoken and written form of English</li></ul><p></p><p>
BENEFITS &amp; REWARDS</p><p></p><p>
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
</p><p></p><ul><li>Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)</li><li>
Competitive vacation packages</li><li>
Educational assistance and professional development programmes</li><li>
Savings or pension plan</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Travel insurance</li><li>
Global mental wellness programme
</li><li>Sports clubs and social events</li></ul><p></p><p>
ABOUT MAPLES GROUP</p><p></p><p>
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.</p><p></p><p>
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.</p><p></p><p>
Maples&rsquo; standard policy to undertake various background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Maples will only ask applicants to disclose a past criminal conviction when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. Maples will make all job offer decisions on a case by case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with Maples before a decision is made.</p><p></p><p>
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.</p></div>

A&O Shearman

<p></p><div><div><div><div>A&amp;O Shearman is recruiting a Paralegal to join our GFM Practice Group in Dubai.<br>
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DEPARTMENT PURPOSE</b><br>
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Our Global Financial Markets (GFM) team covers an exciting and broad area of finance. We work with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions on helping the world&rsquo;s most successful companies fund themselves and manage risk.<br>
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Our work shapes market practice and our lawyers are involved in innovative, cutting edge and high-profile deals. We have advised on many industry &lsquo;firsts&rsquo;, including some of the most innovative transactions in sustainable finance and digital bonds. In recent years we have also advised clients on complex funding matters as they navigate difficult economic conditions and often act as a client&rsquo;s first port of call in times of market crisis.<br>
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ROLE PURPOSE</b><br>
An opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our GFM Practice Group in Dubai.<br>
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<b>ROLE &amp; RESPONSBILITIES</b></div><ul><li>
Assisting with the day-to-day management of transactions</li><li>
Preparing legal documents for execution</li><li>
Legal research and know how development</li><li>
Drafting standard and more complex documents, including precedents</li><li>
Running legal surveys</li><li>
Answering client queries directly</li><li>
Document management including filing, indexing, and data entry, basic drafting and updating extranet documents</li><li>
Assisting with and responding to queries from fee-earners across the firm</li><li>
Assisting with the administration of know-how system data bases</li><li>
General paralegal duties and support</li></ul><div><b>
KEY REQUIREMENTS</b></div><ul><li>
LPC or SQE qualifications (or equivalent) are desirable</li><li>
Prior experience of working as a Paralegal or working within a legal corporate department would be an advantage</li><li>
Excellent writing skills</li><li>
Strong research and organisational skills</li><li>
Excellent attention to detail</li><li>
Excellent communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Hard working, enthusiastic, team player</li><li>
High level of initiative and a willingness to learn</li><li>
High level of computer literacy, including appropriate use of AI tools</li><li>
Proven ability to effectively manage a busy workload and cope under pressure</li></ul><br>
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Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.</i><br>
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<i>Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (</i><i>i.e.</i><i> three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.</i></div><br>
</div><div><p><b>Additional information - External</b></p>
<div>A&amp;O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world&rsquo;s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.<br>
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We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world&rsquo;s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.<br>
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Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.<br>
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What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Paralegal - Global Financial Markets

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

<div><div><div>Location/s</div>
<div>Dubai</div>
</div><div><div>Experience Level</div>
<div>Entry Level</div>
</div><div><div>Term</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Working Hours</div>
<div>Full Time</div>
</div><div><div>Practice Area / Department</div>
<div>International Corporate</div>
</div><div><div><p>Trowers &amp; Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.</p>
<p>We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.<br>
</p></div></div><div><div>Job Advert Description</div>
<div><p><b>The opportunity</b></p>
<p>Based in Dubai, the new recruit will advise clients on a diverse range of local company commercial matters within the UAE including Free Zones and help review commercial contracts.</p>
<p><b>What you will be doing</b></p>
<ul><li>Advising on a wide range of company secretarial matters.</li>
<li>Advising on the incorporation of entities within the UAE.</li>
<li>Assisting on drafting commercial agreements.</li>
<li>Assisting on drafting and amending memorandum and articles of association.</li>
<li>Advising on employment law.</li>
</ul>
<p>The new recruit will also be responsible for:</p>
<ul><li>Building, maintaining and developing client relationships.</li>
<li>Assisting on complex due diligence exercises.</li>
<li>Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives.</li>
<li>Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.</li>
<li>Assisting with training and development of junior legal staff.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What you will need</b></p>
<p>The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at this grade. In particular for this role, the ideal candidate will have:</p>
<ul><li>Directly relevant paralegal experience gained at a recognised and busy corporate practice from an international law firm.</li>
<li>Experience gained within the Middle East is an advantage but is not essential.</li>
<li>Law degree/ law conversion and LPC/SQE holder.</li>
<li>Strong research, drafting and organisational skills.</li>
<li>Commitment to exceeding client expectations.</li>
<li>Drive and enthusiasm.</li>
<li>Can do, hardworking and flexible approach.</li>
<li>Commercial awareness.</li>
<li>Interacts well with people at all levels.</li>
<li>Excellent spoken and written Arabic and English skills.</li>
<li>Excellent academic record.</li>
</ul></div>
</div><div><div><p>Trowers &amp; Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Disability, and Religion.</p>
<p>If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com</p>
<p>As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.</p></div></div></div>

Paralegal (Arabic Speaking)

SEGULA Technologies

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.</p><p>
The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><b><br>
Location:</b> Dubai, UAE<br>
<b>Employment Type:</b> Permanent<br>
<b>Reporting to:</b> General Counsel</p><ul><li>Prepare and distribute notices, agendas and supporting materials for board and committee meetings.</li><li>Attend board meetings, record minutes.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory documents with regulatory authorities.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to directors and senior management on corporate governance matters.</li><li>review draft minutes of meetings and resolutions when prepared by co-shareholders</li><li>Communicate with external advisors, legal counsel and auditors on corporate governance and compliance issues.</li><li>keep the group corporate database updated</li><li>Stay updated on changes to corporate law, regulations and governance practices. 2</li></ul><b><br>
Qualifications</b><p><br>
Bachelor's degree in Law, , or related field; legal qualification preferred but not required</p><ul><li>5-7 years of progressive experience as a company secretary or corporate legal counsel in-house or in private practice</li><li>excellent English proficiency (written and verbal), ideally native or fluent Arabic speaker</li><li>Expertise in corporate law</li><li>Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal matters with minimal supervision</li><li>Solid understanding of Middle East corporate and regulatory environment</li><li>Experience in working with legal advisors and working in fast-paced environments</li></ul><b><br>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
Personal Attributes</p><ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders in both Arabic and English</li><li>Strong collaborative approach while maintaining ability to work independently</li><li>High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information</li><li>Proactive and results-oriented with strong sense of accountability</li><li>Adaptability and continuous learning mindset in dynamic environment</li><li>Cultural awareness and ability to bridge communication between international and local teams 3</li></ul><p><b>
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted</b></p></div>

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