Paralegal

Black Pearl Consult; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government-affiliated organization in the utilities and infrastructure sector is seeking a Paralegal to support their legal team. The ideal candidate will provide legal assistance including document preparation, compliance assurance, and internal coordination. Recognized background in UAE law and bilingual skills in Arabic and English are highly preferred for this proactive role.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in a legal department or law firm.
• Knowledge of UAE laws including contract and administrative law.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents like contracts and MOUs.
• Conduct legal research on regulations relevant to the utilities sector.
• Maintain organized legal files ensuring accessibility and confidentiality.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or Legal Studies

Paralegal certification

Tools

MS Office

Legal documentation systems

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the legal team of a leading government-affiliated organization operating in the utilities and infrastructure sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing legal assistance on a range of matters including regulatory compliance contract review administrative support and internal coordination with operational departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting reviewing and formatting various legal documents including contracts MOUs NDAs service agreements and internal policies.
  

• Conduct legal research on local laws sector-specific regulations and compliance requirements relevant to energy water and infrastructure.
  

• Support in preparing documentation for tenders licensing and other regulatory submissions.
  

• Liaise with internal departments (procurement engineering HSE operations etc.) to ensure alignment and legal compliance in their processes.
  

• Maintain organized legal files and document management systems ensuring accessibility and confidentiality.
  

• Assist with translation or review of bilingual (Arabic/English) legal documents as needed.
  

• Provide support in dispute resolution investigations and regulatory audits.
  

RequirementsTo be considered for this role you need to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor s degree in Law or Legal Studies; a paralegal certification is preferred.
  

• 3 6 years of experience working in a legal department or law firm ideally with exposure to public utilities infrastructure or energy-related matters.
  

• Knowledge of UAE laws including civil procedures contract law and administrative law.
  

• Strong legal drafting and research skills.
  

• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is highly preferred.
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
  

Preferred Attributes:

• Prior experience supporting legal functions in government entities or semi-government companies.
  

• Familiarity with corporate governance environmental regulations or public-private partnership frameworks is a plus.
  

• Proficiency in MS Office and legal documentation systems.
  

If you are a proactive legal professional with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and a passion for supporting public interest operations we invite you to apply.

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