Legal & Contracts Executive / Paralegal

About the role

We are seeking a bilingual Legal & Contracts Executive / Paralegal with solid UAE experience to support the organisation in commercial contracts, corporate documentation, and day‑to‑day legal matters. The role reports to senior management/HR and requires fluency in Arabic and English.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and coordinate commercial contracts, agreements, MOUs, NDAs, legal notices and other contractual documentation.
• Review contractual terms, identify legal and commercial risks and highlight key issues to management.
• Prepare and review Powers of Attorney, undertakings, declarations, resolutions and other corporate/legal documents.
• Draft and review legal correspondence and documents in both Arabic and English, including translation where required.
• Apply practical knowledge of UAE commercial and corporate laws, regulations and standard contractual practices.
• Liaise with external lawyers, government authorities and other stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organised records of contracts, legal documents, corporate matters and related correspondence.
• Provide day‑to‑day legal and contractual support to management and escalate complex matters to external counsel.

Required profile

• 3–7 years of relevant experience, preferably within a UAE‑based law firm, corporate legal department or contracts function.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, with ability to read, draft and review legal documents in both languages.
• Strong hands‑on experience in commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, interpreting and coordinating agreements.
• Good practical knowledge of UAE commercial and corporate laws and contractual practices.
• Experience with corporate documentation such as POAs, undertakings, declarations, resolutions and legal notices.
• Ability to work independently, manage routine legal matters and recognise when external legal advice is required.

Required skills

• Legal correspondence
• Powers of Attorney drafting and review
• Corporate legal documents preparation
• Contractual documentation management
• Legal drafting
• Managing commercial contracts