Paralegal

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Manama; On-site; BHD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide high-quality legal support across its corporate operations. The role is based in Jebel Ali, UAE, requiring a minimum of 5 years' experience in legal support, preferably with exposure to international corporate structures. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in organization and communication, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in legal support roles, including private practice and in-house settings.
• Experience managing governance and compliance documentation across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Support legal and compliance teams in managing contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain and update legal documentation and compliance records for multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with internal and external legal queries, liaising with stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, local laws, and international best practices.

Skills

Legal support experience

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

LLB or LLM from a UK university or equivalent

Paralegal certification (e.g., NALP, I, or local equivalent)

Job description

Paralegal

Location: Jebel Ali, UAE (with occasional travel to Sharjah Hamriyah Freezone)

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to provide high-quality legal support across our corporate operations.

Qualifications:

• LLB or LLM from a UK university or equivalent from a common law jurisdiction

• Paralegal certification (e.g., NALP, I, or local equivalent) is advantageous

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in legal support roles, including private practice and in-house settings

• Exposure to international corporate structures, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or construction sectors (EPCI or similar)

• Experience managing governance and compliance documentation across multiple jurisdictions

• Strong organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Support legal and compliance teams in managing contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory filings

• Maintain and update legal documentation and compliance records for multiple jurisdictions

• Assist with internal and external legal queries, liaising with stakeholders as needed

• Ensure adherence to company policies, local laws, and international best practices