Paralegal

About the role

The Paralegal assists in the preparation, review and negotiation of legal documents and agreements, including contracts and non-disclosure agreements. The role also provides administrative and project support to the Legal department.

Key responsibilities

• Support legal research and analysis, helping attorneys gather and organize case law and statutes.
• Draft and review contracts, agreements and legal correspondence, keeping version control.
• Organize and maintain legal files, contracts and databases so information is easily retrievable.
• Carry out due diligence on contracts and documents, identify risks and prepare reports.
• Help prepare legal briefs, reports and presentations for litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters.
• Track legal milestones, coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel, and meet deadlines.
• Provide administrative support: scheduling meetings, managing calendars, arranging signatures and travel.
• Keep the Legal department up to date on legal developments and help maintain its knowledge management system.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to junior staff.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in law or a similar field.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations, particularly in the IT industry.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.

Required skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and multitasking ability.