Paralegal_French Speaker

Giesecke+Devrient; Dubai; On-site; AED 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support their legal team. The role requires solid knowledge of the UAE's regulatory environment and involves document drafting, legal research, and comprehensive administrative support. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Law and 2–5 years of paralegal experience.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in the UAE.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic or French is a plus.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and compile information on compliance topics.
• Draft and revise Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Organize and maintain confidential legal records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Legal Studies

Job description

Scope and Purpose:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to support our legal team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the regulatory environment in the UAE, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. This role involves assisting with document drafting, administrative support and legal research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and compile information on legal, compliance, and data privacy topics to support the Head of Department (HOD) and the team.
• Create and revise legal documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Maintain and systematically organize confidential legal records.
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes in the UAE.
• Offer comprehensive administrative support to the legal and compliance team, including:
  
  • Manage the document filing
  • Organize and maintain physical folders
  • Manage and updating the internal contract database
  • Manage and updating the business partner database
  • Manage and updating the company SharePoint with current subsidiary information
  • Organize and maintain confidential legal records.
• Perform screenings and handle the renewal or filing of due diligence documents.
• Assist colleagues in gathering, submitting, and renew of documents
• Collaborate with peers from other departments to gather documents for business partners.
• Collaborate with peers from other departments on different matters related to legal, compliance, and data privacy
• Aid colleagues in completing and renewing Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.
• Manage and file corporate documents, ensuring availability to colleagues as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in the UAE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic and or French is an advantage.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in corporate, commercial and banking is advantageous.

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

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