Bilingual Corporate Paralegal

1 week ago

Dubai International Financial Center, United Arab Emirates Stephenson Harwood LLC Full time

What we will offer:


We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve.

With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout.

You would join an ambitions firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business.

Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Drafting and proofreading various documents (in English and Arabic) such as engagement letters, resolutions, powers of attorney, legal notices, due diligence reports, memoranda and articles of association, etc.
  • Liaising with various authorities (i.e. departments of economic development, free zone authorities, notary publics, and various other ministries and government departments) in order to implement various corporate transactions, such as incorporations, registrations, deregistration, share capital increases and decreases, share transfers, etc.
  • Conducting research on relevant laws and regulations
  • Assisting to conduct due diligence exercises
  • Assisting to prepare proposals and credentials statements
  • Preparing and maintaining transaction step plans, and assisting with transaction project management
  • Assisting with client onboarding processes, such as assisting to obtain KYC and tax registration documentation
  • Preparation of marketing documentation such as client legal updates, brochures, etc.
  • Management and organisation of document files

Attributes/Skills Required:

  • Fluent in both Arabic and English (both written and spoken)
  • Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years' experience working for a law firm based in the UAE
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organised with impeccable attention to detail
This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.


  • We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives_

About the Firm:


With 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals across the globe.

Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.


Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.


We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time.

Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.


Our values:

  • Individuality
  • We encourage creativity and develop talent


 Commitment
  • To be the best and deliver the highest standard


 Teamwork
  • We work together to build close, longterm relationships


 Straight talking
  • We say what we mean and do what we say
These values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.

Our vision into 2026

To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.

This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are.

It is as much about our values as about our character - the attributes we want to see from all of our people.

It also reflects the importance of remaining independent - a clear sign that we are confident in our own future.

That's how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.


A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade.

These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.

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