Paralegal

Mubadala; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment company in Abu Dhabi seeks a junior paralegal to support legal operations across various business platforms. This entry-level position requires a Bachelor's degree in Law and offers a unique Legal Development Program for career advancement. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a foundational understanding of legal principles. Opportunity for remote work up to 5 days a month.

Benefits

Legal Development Program

Mentorship and personalized development plans

Career alignment with SQE

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.2 or higher required.
• Entry-level position, pursuing professional legal qualification.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for assigned business units.
• Respond to legal queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop templates.
• Participate in internal training and tech adoption.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Basic proficiency with legal research tools

Familiarity with UAE legal framework

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Document management systems

Job description

About Us:

Are you a recently graduated UAE National looking to launch your career with a global organization?

Mubadala is a responsible, global investment company with over US $330 billion in assets under management, five international offices, and investments in more than 50 countries. We leverage our deep sectoral expertise and long-standing partnerships to drive sustainable growth and profit, while supporting the continued diversification and global integration of the economy of the United Arab Emirates.

We are continuously expanding our global portfolio, creating exciting opportunities across the organization and enabling employees to access diverse, challenging, and meaningful experiences.

At Mubadala, we invest in our people. Join us to grow, develop, and shape the future while making change happen.

What you will do:

As a junior paralegal, you will support legal operations and projects across our business platforms and corporate units. Responsibilities include:

• Acting as a point of contact for assigned business platform/corporate unit to understand requirements, gather information, and provide updates.
• Responding to basic legal queries from business platforms or corporate units in a timely manner.
• Assisting senior legal team members in supporting investment and project deal teams.
• Supporting the drafting, review, and execution of standard legal documents and negotiation materials.
• Conducting legal research and contributing to the development of legal templates and precedents.
• Participating in knowledge-sharing initiatives, internal process enhancements, and legal tech adoption.
• Supporting strategic legal initiatives such as AI integration and internal training delivery.
• Assisting in administrative tasks, including governance, risk management, and internal compliance processes.
  
  

What will you bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized international university with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
• Entry-level position; candidate may be pursuing a professional legal qualification (e.g. LPC, US Bar, or UAE Law license).
  
  

Knowledge & Attributes

• Foundational understanding of legal principles and UAE legal framework.
• Familiarity with legal concepts relevant to the assigned business platform/corporate and investment law.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive attitude, maturity, and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
  
  

Skills

• Basic proficiency with legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management systems.
• Awareness of AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT, with openness to technology-enabled legal work.
  
  

What we offer:

Join Mubadala’s Legal Development Program as a Paralegal and be part of a transformative initiative designed to develop world-class junior legal talent across Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, and Mubadala Capital.

This program offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-performing legal environment that values excellence, innovation, and continuous development.

What You Can Expect

As a paralegal in this program, you’ll join a cohort-based hiring model that fosters a high-performance, feedback-driven culture. The program aligns with the requirements of the Solicitor’s Qualification Exam (SQE) pathway and leverages strategic law firm partnerships to build long-term legal capabilities.

Program Highlights

• Cohort-Based Recruitment: Join a peer group with structured onboarding and shared learning experiences.
• Career Development Framework: Benefit from mentorship, a buddy system, and personalized development plans.
• Legal Tech Integration: Leverage emerging technologies to support legal work and drive efficiency.
• SQE-Aligned Training: Includes 12 months of SQE preparation followed by 12 months of Qualifying Work Experience through a sponsoring law firm.
  
  

Key Indicators:

Location: Abu Dhabi

Flexible Working: Remote working upto 5 days a month