Corporate Paralegal

About the role

We are partnering with a leading organisation in Dubai to hire a Corporate Paralegal. The role supports company formation, corporate restructuring, legal documentation, and regulatory compliance for UAE entities.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on corporate structures and company formation requirements for UAE entities.
• Review, assess, and support company formation and restructuring transactions.
• Draft, review, and amend legal documents, commercial agreements, contracts, notices, and memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on UAE corporate laws, company regulations, and employment legislation.
• Perform due diligence on legal documentation and corporate transactions.
• Support internal stakeholders with legal guidance across business functions.
• Assist with strategic and operational projects within the legal department.
• Review transaction quality, resolve escalated cases, and identify process improvements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports and contribute to continuous operational enhancements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (mandatory).
• 2‑4 years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal or in a similar legal role.
• Experience with UAE corporate and employment laws and common law.
• Background in business setup, company formation, corporate services, or free‑zone industry.
• Strong knowledge of UAE corporate law and company formation procedures.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills