Tasks:

• Handle and update the Legal Departments’ records and log sheets as required including filing, indexing and keeping custody of the Original Agreements and legal files
• Preparing regular legal reports and summaries. 
• Perform the general administrative work for the legal department and assist and support the Chief Legal Counsel in various legal matters as required
• Proofread legal documents and agreements. 
• Draft certain legal documents and agreements (such as NDA, MOUs, resolutions etc.). 
• Conduct legal researches.  
• Assist in setting up and/or renewing of local and international companies ensuring all documents are ready for new companies' incorporations and follow up on those incorporated. 
• Prepare legal documents for notary public and courts.  
• Ensure licenses and respective company regulatory requirements are valid and renewed in a timely manner. 
• Work closely with Arabic Legal Admin Assistant to coordinate translations needed on documents and contracts from English to Arabic and vice versa 
• Analyse and review internal and external legal documents or documents having legal implications when required 
• Ensure licenses and respective company regulatory requirements are valid and renewed in a timely manner. 
• Liaise and correspond with external lawyers and third parties and arrange meetings. 
• Coordinate all kinds of communications between Chief Legal Counsel and UAE/GCC government authorities and third parties as necessary. 
• Handle petty cash and take charge of disbursements. 
• Handle and follow up on invoices and payments to external lawyers and related third parties. 
• Handle and conduct legal translations on documents and contracts from English to Arabic and vice versa. Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Legal Counsel and/or the line manager
• From time to time, you may be required to change your work location upon the request of the Management team 
• You may be required upon the request of the Management team to visit business partners or other third party offices where necessary

Position' s Authority :

1-Liaise with other business units  

2- Liaise with Government authorities 

3-Handle cash 

Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Degree holder level, preferably in law
• Excellent computer skills, specifically in MS Office applications 
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology & principles 
• English language required. Arabic desirable 

Essential Experience:

• 2-4 years working experience, preferably in a Legal Department
• Experience in corporate and/or commercial legal practice.