Bilingual corporate paralegal

What we will offer:
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We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no
limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career
and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitions firm
with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early
responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can
expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round
performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between
the firm and its employees.
Main Responsibilities:
* Drafting and proofreading various documents (in English and Arabic) such as engagement letters, resolutions, powers of attorney, legal notices, due diligence reports, memoranda and articles of association, etc.
* Liaising with various authorities (i.e. departments of economic development, free zone authorities, notary publics, and various other ministries and government departments) in order to implement various corporate transactions, such as incorporations, registrations, deregistration, share capital increases and decreases, share transfers, etc.
* Conducting research on relevant laws and regulations
* Assisting to conduct due diligence exercises
* Assisting to prepare proposals and credentials statements
* Preparing and maintaining transaction step plans, and assisting with transaction project management
* Assisting with client onboarding processes, such as assisting to obtain KYC and tax registration documentation
* Preparation of marketing documentation such as client legal updates, brochures, etc.
* Management and organisation of document files
Attributes/Skills Required:
* Fluent in both Arabic and English (both written and spoken)
* Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent
* Minimum ‎2 years' experience working for a law firm based in the UAE
* Great communication and interpersonal skills
* Organised with impeccable attention to detail
This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive
list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the
responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business
needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual
orientation, culture or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create
a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths
and unique perspectives
About the Firm:
With ‎8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson
Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of
our clients - listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals
across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of
deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international
service.

Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration,
employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international
trade, and real estate and projects.

We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the
right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest
calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver
pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.

We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to
our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage
applications from underrepresented demographics.

Our values:
* Individuality - We encourage creativity and develop talent
* Commitment - To be the best and deliver the highest standard
* Teamwork - We work together to build close, long-term relationships
* Straight talking - We say what we mean and do what we say
These values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They
are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform
our decisions and actions.

Our vision into ‎2026
To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an
entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.

This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much
about our values as about our character - the attributes we want to see from
all of our people. It also reflects the importance of remaining independent -
a clear sign that we are confident in our own future. That's how we unlock our
entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.

A key part of the ‎2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors:
decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and
transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for
accelerated profitable growth.