A unique opportunity to join a leading advisory firm. As a Paralegal, you will join the Finance and Operations team to support the commercial activities of the business. Responsibilities • Deliver legal advice to management and support departments on a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to contracting law in the region, intellectual property, data protection, employment law and compliance issues • Draft and negotiate various contracts, including client agreements, supplier contracts and non-disclosure agreements. • Review and analyze contracts to identify and highlight important clauses and obligations for management. • Actively monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the industry and company’s jurisdictions, ensuring to recommend applicable compliance policies. • Assist in reviewing, amending and implementing changes to policies, procedures and standard documentation in light of legal developments in the region. • Identify and assess legal risks and put forward recommendations. Advise on legal disputes and coordinate with external counsel when necessary • Assist with corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records and drafting resolutions • Act as a trusted advisor and develop relationships with all relevant business stakeholders, government agencies and teams. • Assist in supporting the administrative aspects of KYC and due diligence. • Maintain a contracts database to track all company contracts and ensure the inclusion of important clauses like indemnification provisions, termination clauses and confidentiality clauses. • Monitor contract expiration dates and assist with contract renewals, amendments and change orders • Safekeeper of all company legal documentation and maintain an up-to-date documentation tracker across offices. • Set up and maintain IP portfolio, including trademarks and copyrights. Assist in registration and protection of IP assets. • Refresh and revise the Contracting Process and supporting documentation. • Create and maintain a Client and Supplier contract Database. • Create and implement a contract summary template process. • Implement an IP and copyright/trademark management process. • Play a key role in rolling out digital signature workflows.

Experience • Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic is a must • Between 4-6 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with a multinational company or an international law firm, with at least a significant portion of such experience occurring in the Middle East. • Paralegal with a Degree in law or lawyer qualified to practice law in the MENA Jurisdiction • Ability to review, evaluate and negotiate procurement-related contracts • Ideally, experience in the professional services industry • Developed commercial awareness with an outcome-orientated approach and the ability to apply legal principles pragmatically • Effective planning and organising skills to prioritize key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects • The ability to keep calm in a crisis and to cope well with conflicting deadlines • Strong team player who is both committed and flexible • Unquestioned integrity and adherence to strict confidentiality • Pragmatic with strong business acumen • Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude • High level of self-confidence and energy • High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience