Paralegal – Legal Support in Dubai

About the role

The Paralegal will support Carter & White’s Legal Department by handling contract administration, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property matters and litigation assistance. The role demands high attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑moving luxury retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, proofread and format commercial agreements; maintain the contract database and track renewals.
• Maintain corporate records, licences and statutory documents; prepare board resolutions and shareholder minutes.
• Conduct legal research on UAE laws, employment regulations, commercial matters and IP; summarise findings for management.
• Support compliance programmes, maintain registers and assist with anti‑bribery, AML, sanctions and data‑privacy initiatives.
• Manage trademark and copyright records, coordinate registrations and monitor unauthorised use.
• Provide litigation support, including document preparation and liaison with external counsel.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of relevant paralegal or legal support experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent organisational skills and capacity to work under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to operate in a dynamic, international retail setting.

Required skills

• Legal Research
• UAE commercial law
• Contract Management
• Legal Drafting
• Legal document management systems
• Microsoft Office