Paralegal – Eurasia & Middle East

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Paralegal to support the legal function across the Eurasia & Middle East Operating Unit, with a primary focus on the Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The role provides essential legal, administrative, and governance assistance to ensure smooth daily operations and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate company secretarial processes, draft Board of Directors resolutions, General Assembly documents, and Powers of Attorney, and maintain governance repositories.
• Assist business units in drafting and reviewing non‑complex contracts, support Operations Counsels, and manage contract lifecycles for audit readiness.
• Prepare pleadings, termination letters, and other formal correspondence as required.
• Review marketing, promotional, label, and advertising materials for legal compliance.
• Monitor local regulations, advise internal clients on new enactments, and coordinate with external counsel.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, approvals, policies, and regulatory updates.
• Track the legal department’s budget, including external counsel fees, notarization, litigation, and travel costs.
• Support training and awareness initiatives on compliance, governance, and litigation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase legal efficiency.
• Provide cross‑market legal assistance throughout the Operating Unit when needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (preferred) or a relevant paralegal/legal secretarial certification/diploma.
• 3–5 years of experience in a law firm or the legal department of a multinational company.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse legal matters across multiple regions.
• Collaborative environment with experienced legal professionals.
• Professional development and training in compliance and governance.