Paralegal - Transactional (Corporate)
2 days ago
We are seeking a Paralegal – Transactional (Corporate) to join Baker McKenzie. Our Transactional team is looking for a candidate with practical paralegal experience from a major UAE‑based law firm. The role will sit with the corporate reorganisation team but is expected to work with other transactional teams such as M&A, Capital Markets, Funds and Private Equity. ResponsibilitiesLiaising and assisting with setting up companies, including where applicable, with government authorities such as the DET, ADED, Ministry of Economy, DIFC, ADGM and other free zones such as JAFZA, DAFZA, DDA, Central Bank, Chamber of Commerce, and other governmental authorities.
Take main responsibility for corporate maintenance tasks for a large number of clients. Undertake legal due diligence for M&A and corporate reorganisation projects. Perform record searches with government authorities. Liaise with and provide instructions to PROs and/or any other concerned personnel.
May include accompanying PROs for certain matters. Prepare and draft legal documents, such as application forms, articles of association, board and shareholder resolutions and powers of attorney. Prepare client correspondence in the form of letters, memos and emails. Research legislation.
General research including in media, journals and publications. Work under the supervision of associates and partners. Any other tasks as & when assigned by the management.
Key Skills
and Experience RequiredAt least 5 years’ experience in a corporate paralegal role in the UAE (Candidates with no UAE experience will not be considered).
Experience
with a leading international or a major regional firm. Excellent Arabic and English communication skills (fluency in reading, writing, speaking and ability to translate and/or review translations). Initiative and proactivity. Maturity.
Strong service orientation – a “client first” culture. Ability to develop strong relationships with authorities and clients and to take responsibility for those relationships. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to adapt style as required. Ability to work well in both a team and individually.
A keenness to learn. Respects and enjoys the diversity of backgrounds found in the firm and amongst our client base. The Team Our UAE offices offer clients one of the strongest corporate, M&A, private equity, venture capital, investment funds, corporate re‑organisation and commercial practices in the UAE. We work closely with global clients including major tech companies and multinationals, the region’s leading sovereign wealth funds, private equity and venture capital funds and family offices.
We are known for our deep knowledge of not just the UAE legal environment but the regional deal landscape and for offering fully integrated advice across the region and globally. In the Gulf region Baker McKenzie has been active for more than three decades and our practice now boasts over 100 lawyers based in our seven offices in the Middle East – Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Cairo, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah and Riyadh. Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionLegalIndustriesLaw practiceLocation: Global Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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