Paralegal_French Speaker

Scope and Purpose:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to support our legal team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the regulatory environment in the UAE, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. This role involves assisting with document drafting, administrative support and legal research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and compile information on legal, compliance, and data privacy topics to support the Head of Department (HOD) and the team.
• Create and revise legal documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) 
• Maintain and systematically organize confidential legal records.
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes in the UAE.
• Offer comprehensive administrative support to the legal and compliance team, including:
  
  • Manage the document filing
  • Organize and maintain physical folders
  • Manage and updating the internal contract database
  • Manage and updating the business partner database
  • Manage and updating the company SharePoint with current subsidiary information
  • Organize and maintain confidential legal records.
• Perform screenings and handle the renewal or filing of due diligence documents.
• Assist colleagues in gathering, submitting, and renew of documents 
• Collaborate with peers from other departments to gather documents for business partners.
• Collaborate with peers from other departments on different matters related to legal, compliance, and data privacy
• Aid colleagues in completing and renewing Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.
• Manage and file corporate documents, ensuring availability to colleagues as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in the UAE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic and or French is an advantage.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in corporate, commercial and banking is advantageous.

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. 

 $$ HR Team Dubai $$ careers-dxb@gi-de.com $$ $$ $$ https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=gieseckede&career_job_req_id=25707&career_ns=job_application