UAE Paralegal / Support Lawyer (Transactional) - Dubai

Linklaters Italy; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters in Dubai is seeking a Banking Paralegal to support transactional matters across the UAE office and globally as capacity allows. You will work with Partners and Associates, manage documents and due diligence, and communicate in English and Arabic.

The role requires 2 years of banking paralegal experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work remotely or in hybrid settings as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a Banking Paralegal in an international firm or financial institution.
• Experience supporting banking and finance transactions, including due diligence and document management.
• Fluent Arabic and English with professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assist in transactional matter work in English and Arabic.
• Manage capacity, availability and future workflow across UAE and global MO team.
• Use IT tools, data rooms and due diligence platforms to support matters.

Skills

Client Support

Data Rooms

Document Management

Legal Research

Legal Due Diligence

Document Review

Education

LPC / SQE or Foreign Qualified

Tools

Post-closing tools

Legal AI tools

Data rooms platforms

Job description

Successfully deliver and assist others in the delivery of transactional matter work on instruction from the Practice. Member of the MO team, working with the Practice and Business Services functions to achieve client-led deadlines. Banking practice support in the first instance, and able to support wider practice groups during period of capacity/need. The role will support the UAE office in the first instance, but able to provide global matter support during periods of capacity/ need working as part of the global MO team. Possesses an eagerness to see the job through to completion and displays strong communication, ownership and time management skills. Sufficient gravitas and experience to work effectively with more senior colleagues including Partners, Managing Associates and clients.

Key responsibilities and challenges

• Management of Service Delivery Deliver and assist others in the delivery of transactional matter work on instruction from the Practice, in both English and Arabic where the role requires it. Ensure the Paralegals & Support Lawyers management team is made aware of all tasks/projects outside of the UAE, and the approach to delivery is approved. Ensure the Paralegals & Support Lawyers management team is made aware of all capacity and availability. Be actively involved in managing and generating future workflow. Anticipate and be reactive to changing client instructions and requirements. Monitor own performance, actively seek and act on feedback. Communicate effectively with team, recognising diverse working styles.
• Subject Matter Expert Keep up-to-date with developments, ensuring knowledge is shared. Ability to use and have a good working knowledge of platforms and supporting technology, including post-closing assistance tools, legal research tools and due diligence platforms. End user / administrator of IT solutions aligned to the requirements of the practice, including virtual data rooms, the internal extranet and intranet sites. Use of the firm’s approved legal AI and document review tools, in accordance with firm policy.
• Key Measures of Success Adherence to team processes; and ensuring best practice guidelines and policies are adhered to. Meeting personal utilisation targets, ensuring any decision which may impact these targets is discussed and agreed with the line manager. Demonstrating strong communication skills which are critical to the success of the team.
• Point of Reference Provide assistance to the Practice in the smooth running of matters, including liaising professionally and efficiently with lawyers and clients on specific projects.
• Team Player Perform duties in accordance with agreed instructions / procedures. Report on work in progress and elevate any issues appropriately. Assist and provide best practice guidance to fellow paralegals. Ability to work autonomously where necessary, with a proactive and confident approach. Will work across all Matter Optimisation teams, and at external client sites as and when required.
• Commercially Aware Demonstrate a strong understanding of the legal market and what external factors influence it.

Key Requirements

Key Requirements Fluent Arabic and English language skills, with the ability to communicate professionally in both written and spoken formats. LPC / SQE or (Foreign) Qualified lawyers. 2 years' experience as a Banking Paralegal within an international law firm or leading financial institution. Experience supporting banking and finance transactions, including document management, due diligence and transaction execution processes. Exposure to international or Middle East/Dubai-related matters would be advantageous. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to build effective working relationships across jurisdictions. Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgement and take ownership of tasks in a remote or hybrid working environment. Proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service.

Technical Skills

• Client Support
• Court Filings
• Data Rooms
• Documentation Review
• Document Management
• Domain Expertise
• Language Translation
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Due Diligence
• Legal Research
• Proofreading

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose. At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients. Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That’s what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team. With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future. This is Linklaters.

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre‑engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us.

We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process.

Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job.

Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.