UAE Paralegal / Support Lawyer (Transactional) - Dubai

Successfully deliver and assist others in the delivery of transactional matter work on instruction from the Practice.

• Deliver and assist others in the delivery of transactional matter work on instruction from the Practice, in both English and Arabic where the role requires it.
• Ensure the Paralegals & Support Lawyers management team is made aware of all tasks/projects outside of the UAE, and the approach to delivery is approved.
• Ensure the Paralegals & Support Lawyers management team is made aware of all capacity and availability. Be actively involved in managing and generating future workflow.
• Anticipate and be reactive to changing client instructions and requirements.
• Monitor own performance, actively seek and act on feedback.
• Communicate effectively with team, recognising diverse working styles.

• Keep up-to-date with developments, ensuring knowledge is shared.
• Ability to use and have a good working knowledge of platforms and supporting technology, including post-closing assistance tools, legal research tools and due diligence platforms.
• End user / administrator of IT solutions aligned to the requirements of the practice, including virtual data rooms, the internal extranet and intranet sites.
• Use of the firm’s approved legal AI and document review tools, in accordance with firm policy.

• Adherence to team processes; and ensuring best practice guidelines and policies are adhered to.
• Meeting personal utilisation targets, ensuring any decision which may impact these targets is discussed and agreed with the line manager.
• Demonstrating strong communication skills which are critical to the success of the team.

• Provide assistance to the Practice in the smooth running of matters, including liaising professionally and efficiently with lawyers and clients on specific projects. 

• Perform duties in accordance with agreed instructions / procedures.
• Report on work in progress and escalate any issues appropriately.
• Assist and provide best practice guidance to fellow paralegals.
• Ability to work autonomously where necessary, with a proactive and confident approach.
• Will work across all Matter Optimisation teams, and at external client sites as and when required.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the legal market and what external factors influence it.

• Fluent Arabic and English language skills, with the ability to communicate professionally in both written and spoken formats.
• LPC / SQE or (Foreign) Qualified lawyers.
• 2 years' experience as a Banking Paralegal within an international law firm or leading financial institution.
• Experience supporting banking and finance transactions, including document management, due diligence and transaction execution processes.
• Exposure to international or Middle East/Dubai-related matters would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to build effective working relationships across jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgement and take ownership of tasks in a remote or hybrid working environment.
• Proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional client service