Paralegal, Eurasia & Middle East

The Coca-Cola Company; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a legal professional to provide comprehensive support, including contract preparation and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, along with exceptional communication skills and a strong compliance mindset. This role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement within a thriving corporate culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of work experience in a law firm or legal department.
• Strong compliance mindset is essential.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate company secretarial processes and documentation.
• Assist in contract drafting and review.
• Draft legal correspondence and pleadings.
• Review marketing and promotional materials for compliance.
• Monitor local regulations and advise internal clients.

Skills

Legal research capability

Detail orientation

Clear communication skills

Fluency in English

Time management skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Paralegal/legal secretarial certification

Job description

Location(s)

United Arab Emirates

Travel Required

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided

No

Job Posting End Date

November 20, 2025

Job 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).

Our Purpose and Growth Culture

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.