Paralegal

Fortis; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis in Dubai, UAE, is hiring a Paralegal to support the General Counsel in managing contracts, compliance, and legal operations. The role focuses on contract lifecycles, document issuance via e-signature platforms, and coordinating with Sales, Finance, and HR teams to enable business growth.

The ideal candidate has a law degree and 6+ months of paralegal experience, with English fluency and familiarity with UAE corporate compliance. LPC/SQE qualifications are a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or related legal field.
• 6+ months paralegal experience is a strong advantage.
• LPC or SQE qualification is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with UAE corporate compliance and Fintech/payments industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and proofread commercial agreements (SaaS, NDAs, vendor agreements) and maintain the contract repository.
• Manage document issuance via e-signature platforms (DocuSign).
• Assist with UAE corporate filings, license renewals, and drafting of corporate resolutions/minutes.
• Act as a liaison between the Legal department and internal teams (Sales, Finance, HR).

Skills

Paralegal experience

Fluent English

DocuSign familiarity

UAE compliance knowledge

Fintech/payments industry familiarity

Education

Law degree

Tools

DocuSign

Job description

Paralegal

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Organising Institution / Firm

Fortis

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Degree in Law or related legal field; 6+ months of experience as a paralegal is a strong advantage; Fluent in English; Experience with DocuSign or similar tools; Familiarity with UAE corporate compliance and Fintech/payments industry is a plus; LPC or SQE qualification is a strong advantage.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Role Overview

Fortis is hiring a Paralegal based in Dubai, UAE, to support the General Counsel in managing legal operations, contract lifecycles, and corporate compliance to facilitate commercial growth.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Degree in Law or a related legal field.
• 6+ months of paralegal experience is a strong advantage.
• LPC or SQE qualification is considered a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with UAE corporate compliance and Fintech/payments industry is preferred.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and proofread commercial agreements (SaaS, NDAs, vendor agreements) and maintain the contract repository.
• Legal Administration: Manage document issuance via e-signature platforms (DocuSign).
• Corporate Support: Assist with UAE corporate filings, license renewals, and drafting of corporate resolutions/minutes.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as a liaison between the Legal department and internal teams (Sales, Finance, HR).

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified.

Application Procedure

• Is this an entry-level role? Yes, the position is classified as a beginner/entry-level role, though 6+ months of experience is highly preferred.
• What is the primary focus of the role? The role focuses on contract lifecycle management and supporting the General Counsel with administrative and regulatory compliance tasks.