Paralegal

Sunset Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Hospitality Group in Dubai-headquartered in-house legal team seeks a dedicated Paralegal to join its Dubai-based office. The role supports the General Counsel by managing contract administration, corporate secretarial records, licensing compliance, and department operations across multiple international jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law or a paralegal qualification, with 2–4 years of UAE experience, and is fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or paralegal qualification.
• 2–4 years of professional experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally in-house or at a law firm within the UAE.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; working knowledge of UAE corporate and commercial processes (DED/DET, free zones, notary, attestation).

Responsibilities

• Manage contract intake, prepare first drafts from approved templates, handle execution, and maintain the contract repository.
• Maintain the group entity compliance tracker and statutory registers across multiple jurisdictions (UAE, Spain, Italy, UK, Singapore, BVI, Jersey, etc.).
• Track statutory deadlines including financial statement filings, AGMs, licence and registration renewals.
• Maintain venue licensing trackers and support trademark portfolio administration with external IP counsel.
• Log litigation and disputes, compile evidence bundles, and coordinate document requests with external law firms.

Skills

Paralegal

Contract management

Document control

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Paralegal

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Organising Institution / Firm

Sunset Hospitality Group

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Bachelor's degree in Law, or a paralegal / legal studies qualification. 2–4 years' experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally in-house or at a law firm in the UAE. Fluent written and spoken English. Working knowledge of UAE corporate and commercial processes (DED/DET, free zones, notary, attestation).

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Contextual Overview

Sunset Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join its Dubai-headquartered in-house legal team. The role supports the General Counsel by managing contract administration, corporate secretarial records, licensing compliance, and department operations across multiple international jurisdictions.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a paralegal/legal studies qualification.
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally in-house or at a law firm within the UAE.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of UAE corporate and commercial processes (including DED/DET, free zones, notary procedures, and attestation).
• Strong organization, document management skills, and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage contract intake, prepare first drafts from approved templates, handle execution, and maintain the contract repository.
• Maintain the group entity compliance tracker and statutory registers across multiple jurisdictions (UAE, Spain, Italy, UK, Singapore, BVI, Jersey, etc.).
• Track statutory deadlines include financial statement filings, AGMs, licence and registration renewals.
• Maintain venue licensing trackers and support trademark portfolio administration with external IP counsel.
• Log litigation and disputes, compile evidence bundles, and coordinate document requests with external law firms.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend/Compensation: Not specified

Mode: Full-time, On-site (Dubai, UAE)