Paralegal - International Law Firm - Dubai

Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Dubai is seeking a Paralegal to support legal operations with a focus on corporate and regulatory work. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of experience in a similar role and possess strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include handling client enquiries, preparing formation documents, and drafting legal agreements. The role offers competitive benefits including medical and dental insurance, professional development support, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and optical insurance

Competitive annual leave

Professional development support

Pension or savings plans

Life and travel insurance

Global wellness initiatives

Social and sports activities

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in a similar role within an international law firm.
• Ability to handle high volumes of instructions under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle client enquiries on company formation and compliance.
• Prepare formation documents and manage filings.
• Draft legal agreements and manage document legalisation.
• Support internal administrative tasks.

Skills

Client management

Documentation preparation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its Dubai office. Working closely with Partners, this role supports the legal operations of the practice with a strong focus on corporate and regulatory work across offshore jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle client enquiries on the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of companies and partnerships.
• Explain setup costs, regulatory requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations.
• Prepare formation documents and manage post‑formation filings.
• Draft agreements, resolutions, minutes, and other legal documentation.
• Manage document legalisation and apostille processes.
• Prepare submissions to Cayman and BVI authorities and coordinate related filings.
• Support internal administrative tasks, including opinions, certificates, and statutory registers.
• Draft client correspondence, fee summaries, and standard corporate documents.

Experience & Skills

• 3–4 years’ experience in a similar role within an international law firm or professional services environment.
• Ability to manage high volumes of instructions under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, team‑focused approach.
• High level of written and spoken English.

What’s on Offer

• Medical, dental, and optical insurance.
• Competitive annual leave.
• Professional development support.
• Pension or savings plans.
• Life and travel insurance.
• Global wellness initiatives.
• Social and sports activities.