Paralegal, Eurasia & Middle East

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

Job summary

A global beverage company is looking for a Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support across the legal function in the Middle East. Responsibilities include managing contracts, facilitating company secretarial work, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Law and 3–5 years of experience in a legal environment. Fluency in English, with Arabic as an advantage, is required. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a definite advantage.
• Capacity to work in a complex, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts and legal documents.
• Facilitate company secretarial processes including documentation.
• Monitor local regulations and advise on compliance.
• Provide support for marketing and promotions review.
• Manage departmental records and budget tracking.
• Deliver training on legal compliance and governance.

Skills

Legal research capability

Detail orientation

Effective communication skills

Compliance mindset

Time management skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritization skills

Curiosity

Inclusiveness

Accountability

Continuous Improvement

Empowerment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Paralegal / legal secretarial certification

Job description

Description

Summary

Provide assistance and support on matters handled by the legal function across the Eurasia & Middle East Operating Unit, focusing primarily on the Middle East region and Pakistan and Afghanistan, with flexibility to provide support to other franchises within the Operating Unit when needed. Responsibilities include tracking and administering agreements, drafting non-complex contracts, pre-reviewing labels and promotional materials, handling company secretarial work, and providing administrative and office support to ensure smooth daily operations. Support Legal Counsels in delivering continuity, sustainability, consistency, and effectiveness of the function.

What You'll Do for Us

• Company Secretarial Work

  Facilitate company secretarial processes for the Company and its subsidiaries / associated entities, including drafting Board of Directors (BoD) resolutions, General Assembly documents, and Powers of Attorney; coordinating timely completion of registrations and accreditations; and maintaining governance documentation repositories.

• Contract Drafting & Review

  Assist business units in developing business terms for contracts and draft / review non‑complex documents; provide legal language support to Operations Counsels and contribute to contract lifecycle management to ensure compliance and readiness for audits.

• Dispute and Correspondence Drafting

  Draft pleadings to be submitted to execution offices, correspondence, termination letters, and other formal communications as required.

• Marketing & Promotions Review

  Compose, review, and make recommendations on promotion legal texts provided by Marketing departments; review package labels, marketing, advertising, and PR materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

• Regulatory Monitoring

  Monitor local regulations and advise internal clients on new enactments; coordinate with outside counsel as needed to address regulatory changes and compliance requirements.

• Records Management

  Maintain accurate and efficient departmental records tracking contracts, approvals, policies, regulatory updates, and other relevant legal documents.

• Budget Follow‑Up

  Track and administer the Legal function’s budget, including costs for outside counsel, notarization, litigation, travel, etc.; recommend adjustments or reallocations as needed.

• Training & Awareness

  Support delivery of training to associates and management related to compliance, governance, litigation, and policies; prepare informative bulletins to raise legal awareness.

• Process Improvement

  Observe ways of operating and recommend innovations to make legal processes more effective and productive.

• Regional Support

  Provide legal assistance across the Eurasia & Middle East Operating Unit whenever cross‑market support is required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law (preferred) and / or relevant paralegal / legal secretarial certification or diploma.
• At least 3–5 years of work experience in a law firm or legal department of a multinational company.
• Legal research capability, detail orientation, and a strong compliance mindset.
• Clear, effective communication skills and fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a definite advantage.
• High integrity, time management skills, and ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated prioritization skills in a complex, multicultural environment.
• Growth‑oriented mindset (Curiosity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Empowerment).