Legal Associate

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates SGS Full time
Company Description

SGS is a Swiss multinational company headquartered in Geneva, which provides inspection, verification, testing and certification services. It has more than 96,000 employees and operates over 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide.

Job Description:

  • Record and proofread legal documents;
  • Support in drafting and reviewing of legal documents;
  • Handle all physical and digital archiving of documents, records and reports. Building and maintaining databases and files;
  • Reviewing and organizing old files and documents;
  • Manage & organize the daily administrative functions while focusing on priority issues, chasing responses and triggering followup action when required;
  • Performing due diligence on contracts and business agreements;
  • Performing legal and factual research;
  • Reviewing and monitoring new and updated laws and regulations;
  • Monitoring and ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations;
  • Organizing and analyzing information;
  • Handling transactions with authorities including but not limited MOA update, secretary amendment, etc
  • Preparing correspondence, resolutions, minutes of meetings and alike;
  • Organizing and tracking case files;
  • Coordinating with law office activities;
  • Support in handling multiple cases management responsibilities;
  • Arranging and coordinating for translations and attestations of documents as and when required;
  • Process third party and vendor invoices
  • Coordinate with the other functions of the business as required;
  • Preparing and managing regular legal summaries and reports;
  • General support for smooth operations of legal dept.

Qualifications:

  • Previous Legal Associate or equivalent experience, ideally in the Middle East
  • Minimum 2 years of experience preferably inhouse corporate experience
Additional Information

  • Good Knowledge of local and federal laws in the Middle East
  • Good command of spoken and written English (Arabic would be an advantage)
  • Good Drafting skills
  • Good I.T. skills
  • Service oriented and have excellent analytical writing skills
  • Good time management and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detailoriented and highly motivated individual
  • Ability to cope with several projects simultaneously with short deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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