Paralegal (Arabic Speaking)

Location: Abu Dhabi

Experience Level: Entry Level

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Practice Area / Department: International Corporate

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which facilitates our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a responsible and sustainable way, guided by the principles of ESG.

Job Advert Description

The role:
Based in Abu Dhabi, the new recruit will advise clients on a diverse range of local company commercial matters within the UAE including Free Zones and help review commercial contracts.

What you will be doing:

1. Advising on a wide range of company secretarial matters.
2. Advising on the incorporation of entities within the UAE.
3. Assisting on drafting commercial agreements.
4. Assisting on drafting and amending memorandum and articles of association.
5. Advising on employment law.

The new recruit will also be responsible for:

1. Building, maintaining and developing client relationships.
2. Assisting on complex due diligence exercises.
3. Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives.
4. Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.
5. Assisting with training and development of junior legal staff.

What you will need:

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at this grade. In particular for this role, the ideal candidate will have:

1. Directly relevant paralegal experience gained at a recognised and busy corporate practice from an international law firm.
2. Experience gained within the Middle East is an advantage but is not essential.
3. Law degree/ law conversion and LPC/SQE holder.
4. Strong research, drafting and organisational skills.
5. Commitment to exceeding client expectations.
6. Drive and enthusiasm.
7. Can do, hardworking and flexible approach.
8. Commercial awareness.
9. Interacts well with people at all levels.
10. Excellent spoken and written Arabic and English skills.
11. Excellent academic record.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com

As part of our firm recruitment policy, our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.