Paralegal_French Speaker

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to support our legal team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the regulatory environment in the UAE and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. This role involves assisting with document drafting administrative support and legal research.

• Research and compile information on legal compliance and data privacy topics to support the Head of Department (HOD) and the team.
• Create and revise legal documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Maintain and systematically organize confidential legal records.
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes in the UAE.
• Offer comprehensive administrative support to the legal and compliance team including:
  
  • Manage the document filing
  • Organize and maintain physical folders
  • Manage and updating the internal contract database
  • Manage and updating the business partner database
  • Manage and updating the company SharePoint with current subsidiary information
  • Organize and maintain confidential legal records.
• Perform screenings and handle the renewal or filing of due diligence documents.
• Assist colleagues in gathering submitting and renew of documents
• Collaborate with peers from other departments to gather documents for business partners.
• Collaborate with peers from other departments on different matters related to legal compliance and data privacy
• Aid colleagues in completing and renewing Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.
• Manage and file corporate documents ensuring availability to colleagues as needed.

• Bachelors degree in Law Legal Studies or a related field.
• Minimum 25 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant preferably in the UAE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic and or French is an advantage.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in corporate commercial and banking is advantageous.

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment free from prejudice discrimination and harassment in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender age race or ethnic origin social and cultural background religion disability and sexual orientation.

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