Assistant Paralegal

Company Secretary and Corporate Legal Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the business units in the region have adhered to the constitution, local laws and regulations;
• Draft and review legal documents i.e. contracts, agreements, resolutions, POAs, legal notices, NDAs, etc.
• Set up new subsidiaries/branches in the region and dissolve (wind-up) the dormant entities/branches;
• Review documents of pre-litigation matters and potential disputes and provide initial advice;
• Coordinate with external legal counsels and handle lawsuit cases;
• Support the legal team of the parent company and the board of directors in any related matters;
• Provide legal expertise for all corporate secretarial and regulated regulatory compliance.

Insurance Program

• Facilitate communication between business units and insurance providers and maintain a centralized database of all policies and claims for efficient management and reference.

Compliance

• Ensure that the due diligence is carried out for all third-parties;
• Liaise with the business unit LCOs in preparation and timely update of risk mapping of all business units;
• Liaise with the business unit LCOs in whistleblowing investigation (if applicable).

Intellectual Property (IP)

• Provide high-quality support and advice on IP matters to external and internal clients.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law/Legal Studies.
• Minimum of 4 years paralegal experience within a corporate/commercial law firm.
• Exceptional Arabic/English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Effectively manage large volumes of documents & data with strong IT skills.