Senior Paralegal

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Paralegal with 4-8 years of legal experience to join our dynamic legal team and support the General Counsel across department matters with a focus on dispute resolution, legal support and review, carry out legal research and support in department administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on managing and advising on a variety of landlord lord tenant disputes at the Rental Dispute Centre Dubai (RDC), providing support to the General Counsel and working with other members in the team. The ideal Candidate should possess excellent bilingual communication skills (Arabic and English) and have a comprehensive understanding of Dubai landlord tenant laws, real estate law and knowledge of UAE regulations in the UAE. The reporting line for the role will be to the General Counsel.Key Responsibilities: Provide full support to the General Counsel on reviewing and amending contracts, other legal documents, as well as drafting of general documents including MOUs, NDAs etc.Provide the General Counsel with advisory support and legal research support in response to queries raised by business units on any legal matters.Under the direct supervision of the General Counsel, manage, advise on and oversee the resolution of landlord tenant disputes (including handling all RDC cases, and supporting on legal cases), support on other legal disputes related to other business areas.The ability to draft pleadings and responses for RDC cases, and any other cases in Arabic with the supervision of the General Counsel and represent the company in all RDC cases and with Sharjah Municipality. To coordinate with the General Counsel on strategy as well as provide updates on the status of all cases and provide case reports to the General Counsel for sharing with the management.Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends that relate the businesses in the UAE.Liaise with external legal counsel, government authorities, as required.Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Maintain and organize legal files, documents, and records in an efficient and confidential manner.Provide training and guidance to junior legal staff and other employees on legal matters and best practices.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field, and legal certification would be an advantage.4-8 years of relevant experience as a paralegal or junior lawyer Excellent knowledge of landlord tenant laws and procedures in the UAE (namely Dubai and Sharjah) with experience in handling disputes, including litigation.Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is a must, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be able to draft documents in both Arabic and English.Knowledge of UAE laws, regulations, and procedures.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail, and must be organized.Ability to supervise and lead junior team members and provide support to them when needed Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Excel Must be willing to assist in eviction cases and go off site for meetings and hearings when required.Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Real Estate and Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Confidential in Construction Company by 2x Get notified about new Paralegal jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 21 hours ago Assistant Manager - Regulatory Enablement and Legal Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates EGP15,000 - EGP20,000 10 hours ago Assistant Manager - Legal Secretary - Dubai Holding Real Estate Specialist – Procurement and Contracts (UAE Nationals)Creator.Group.Jobs: Paralegal Support Specialist at Marketing.MBAAdmin Executive (Arabic & English Speaking)Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 20 hours ago Administrative Assistant ( Female only )Executive Assistant & Administrative Officer - Regent International School Customer Service & Administrative Assistant We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr