Corporate Paralegal

About the role

We are partnering with a leading organisation in Dubai to hire a Corporate Paralegal. The role will support 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 on UAE corporate, company and employment legislation.
• Perform due diligence on legal documentation and corporate transactions.
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders across business functions.
• Assist with strategic and operational projects within the legal department.
• Review transaction quality, resolve escalated cases and suggest process improvements.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports and contribute to 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.
• Strong knowledge of UAE corporate law, company formation procedures and employment legislation.
• Experience in business setup, company formation, corporate services or free‑zone environments.
• Proven ability to draft legal documents, contracts and conduct legal due diligence.
• Excellent legal research, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills