Paralegal

About the role

IMI, a global media group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Paralegal to support its Legal Department. The role involves assisting with contract management, legal research, document preparation, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and litigation support while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to company policies.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review, format, and administer legal documents, agreements, and correspondence.
• Support contract lifecycle processes, including tracking, filing, renewals, and maintaining contract databases (ARIBA).
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings on legislation, regulations, and precedents.
• Prepare legal reports, presentations, and briefing materials for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain corporate records, legal files, and documentation in an organized, confidential manner.
• Coordinate execution of legal documents and ensure proper record retention.
• Assist corporate governance activities such as preparing meeting packs, resolutions, and statutory records.
• Support litigation and dispute management by coordinating documentation and liaising with external counsel.
• Monitor contract expiry dates, legal obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather information for legal reviews and approvals.

Required profile

• Understanding of contract law principles and legal documentation.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal processes.

Required skills

• Experience with procurement contract management systems, specifically ARIBA.