Paralegal Operations

The basic functions of this position are to provide paralegal support to the Company in connection with the operations of the Company. The Paralegal position assumes a principal role in supporting day-to-day legal needs . It serves as the primary point of contact for Directors and Senior managers (and their reports) seeking legal assistance from the Legal Department, working with Group attorneys as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assume a principal role within the Group in supporting day-to-day legal needs of the company.
2. Serve as the primary point of contact for managers (and their reports) seeking legal assistance from Legal Department , working with Group attorneys as appropriate.
3. Assist in preparing, negotiating, and amending vendor, sales, IT, procurement, sponsorship, partnership, digital marketing, food and beverage and other operational agreements used in the business.
4. Review client-generated documents and determine if they are in conformance with company’s standard contractual requirements. Discuss with clients and other parties and provide contractual language.
5. Create and update database with contract summaries for management agreements, franchise agreements and operating leases; maintain and update information; prepare transmittal letters of renewal/non-renewal, automatic renewal/termination memoranda; assist in responding to owners and landlords concerning agreement renewals/terminations.
6. Assist attorneys on, and organize the documentation related to, acquisitions or financings , including tracking and transfer of files, operational, construction and real estate agreements and other necessary documents.
7. Conduct and summarize legal research as requested.
8. Draft and respond to legal correspondence and memoranda, including audit inquiries.
9. Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

1. Either two-year college degree plus minimum relevant work experience of three years in a law firm or corporate legal environment or at least 10 years of work experience as a paralegal with an outstanding performance record
Paralegal certificate preferred.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
3. Flexibility to adapt to continually changing work priorities and ability to meet simultaneous deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact and communicate effectively, specifically:
6. Ability to present ideas and information in a clear, concise manner;
7. Ability to interact effectively and develop positive, professional working relationships with hotel personnel and team members.
8. Sound judgment and use of discretion.
9. Critical thinking.
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
11. Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
12. Outstanding verbal and written English skills. Fluency in Arabic or one other European language in addition to English advantageous.
13. Familiarity with database functionality and operation.
14. Self-motivation, diligence, dependability and strong work ethic.

Company Benefits:
● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary

Job Category: legal

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai

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