About the Role
This position involves assisting the Legal – Business Development function in various support activities. Responsibilities include the preparation and finalization of conditions precedent to financial closure of projects, drafting transactional documents based on company templates, assisting with company setups, conducting legal research, and managing the execution of documents. The role aims to ensure the effective and smooth operation of the legal team.
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Key Accountabilities
Legal Support
- Conduct legal research as required by senior lawyers, focusing on precedents, relevant statutes, legal articles, and other writings.
- Perform preliminary work in preparing legal opinions for external counsel.
- Shadow senior team members in key meetings and negotiations to build capabilities.
- Assist in legal support for setting up companies both in the UAE and internationally, ensuring all documentation is prepared and available as needed.
Legal Documentation
- Draft components of transactions using company templates (e.g., NDAs, TSAs, POAs, MOUs, incorporation documents) to provide adequate support.
- Collaborate with the Bid Management team and other stakeholders to address the legal aspects of bid preparation and ensure timely and accurate documentation.
- Collate and draft conditions precedent for achieving financial closure in projects or completing M&A transactions and manage the documentation using third-party platforms (e.g., Legatics).
Agreements and Contracts
- Assist in drafting basics of agreements and contracts relevant to legal transactions for the team to populate.
Coordination
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Business Development Team, Project Finance Team, Tax Team, Insurance Team) to gather necessary information.
- Manage document execution and internal signing formalities via the company’s Egnyte system and other relevant platforms.
Policies, Processes, Systems & Procedures
- Adhere to organizational and departmental policies and procedures to maintain work quality and consistency.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to identifying and implementing change initiatives and projects in alignment with organizational standards.
Related Assignments
- Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.
Communication & Working Relationships
Internal:
- Collaborate closely with the VP – General Counsel (BD), Deputy General Counsel (IP), Head of Support Services (BD), and other members of Legal BD and Support Services, as well as the Business Development Team, Project Finance Team, and additional departments as necessary.
External:
- Coordinate and follow up with external legal entities as needed.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- A recognized training in Law.
- Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Minimum Experience:
- 0 – 3 years of experience as a paralegal.
Skills:
- Highly organized with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Basic understanding of English legal terms and definitions.
- Understanding of contracts and other legal documents.
- Good research and IT skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) with a willingness to develop new skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
- Competent in relating to people in various situations, exhibiting trustworthiness, discretion, and good judgment.
Commitment to Diversity
- The organization is dedicated to fostering a culture that is as diverse and vibrant as the markets it serves.
