Paralegal

1025305
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Dubai
  • Specialism

    Legal
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    Competitive

Paralegal - Dubai

Your new company

The client is a global technology company specialising in financial services, with offices located in Dubai.

Your new role

In this role, you will serve as a Paralegal, to assist with day-to-day legal operations, managing documentation, supporting contract negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Additionally, this role will work closely with the compliance team to support regulatory filings and obligations as required.

Your Duties

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, client agreements, and partnership arrangements.
  • Conduct legal research on regulatory developments, industry standards, and compliance obligations.
  • Maintain and update internal legal databases, contract registers, and corporate governance records.
  • Assist with company secretarial duties, including handling board resolutions, meeting minutes, and corporate filings.
  • Work alongside the compliance team to support with the regulatory filings, reporting, and licencing applications.
  • Maintain awareness of regulatory changes impacting the financial services industry.
  • Oversee contract lifecycle management and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Provide legal advice on new product launches, business models, and strategic initiatives.
  • Help prepare responses to regulatory enquiries and financial audits.
  • Organise and manage legal documents, both physical and electronic, ensuring proper archiving.
  • Handle legal administrative tasks as needed on an ad-hoc basis.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Bachelor’s degree in law
  • 2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a financial services firm
  • Understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks is desirable.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills.

What you'll get in return

  • Working with a multinational company
  • Tax-free salary + excellent company incentives
  • Flexible hybrid working

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Talk to Sophie Armstrong, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Dubai, Hays FZ LLC, Al Thuraya Tower 1, Office 2003,Media City, Dubai, UAETelephone 04 559 5823