Paralegal

Confidential; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to the Investment Legal team, focusing on investment transactions, funds, corporate matters and fund-related activities.

The successful candidate will be a fluent Arabic speaker with strong English, and have 3–5 years of relevant experience in a reputable law firm or financial services organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• Fluent Arabic is mandatory, together with excellent written and spoken English.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant legal/paralegal experience.
• Experience in reputable regional or international law firms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal team on investment transactions, funds, corporate and financial services matters.
• Assist with the preparation, review and organization of legal agreements, corporate documents, resolutions, powers of attorney and transaction documentation.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research in both Arabic and English, particularly in relation to Qatar and regional laws and regulations.
• Review and summarize Arabic legal documents, regulations and official correspondence.
• Support legal due diligence, transaction closings, document execution and data-room management.
• Assist with KYC/AML and regulatory documentation relating to investments and counterparties.
• Liaise and coordinate with external law firms, financial institutions, regulators and other external parties.
• Maintain legal records, contracts, transaction files and relevant trackers.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the Investment Legal team as required.

Skills

Fluent Arabic

Strong English

Legal research

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

The Paralegal will provide legal and administrative support to the Legal team, with a particular focus on investment transactions, financial services, corporate matters and fund-related activities. The role requires a fluent Arabic speaker with strong English capability and prior experience within a reputable law firm and/or this financial services organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Legal team on investment transactions, funds, corporate and financial services matters.
• Assist with the preparation, review and organization of legal agreements, corporate documents, resolutions, powers of attorney and transaction documentation.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research in both Arabic and English, particularly in relation to Qatar and regional laws and regulations.
• Review and summarize Arabic legal documents, regulations and official correspondence.
• Support legal due diligence, transaction closings, document execution and data-room management.
• Assist with KYC/AML and regulatory documentation relating to investments and counterparties.
• Liaise and coordinate with external law firms, financial institutions, regulators and other external parties.
• Maintain legal records, contracts, transaction files and relevant trackers.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to the Investment Legal team as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• Fluent Arabic is mandatory, together with excellent written and spoken English.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant legal/paralegal experience.
• Previous experience within a reputable regional or international law firm is strongly preferred.
• Relevant experience in financial services, investment management, funds, banking, private equity or corporate transactions.
• Strong legal research, drafting, document management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, professional environment.