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Department Definition
The Legal department will provide Central legal services to all ECD group Companies & business lines. The Legal department is responsible for producing, reviewing and advising on all legal matters of ECD including procurement contracts, sale & purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, construction & development agreements, lease agreements and claims + litigations. The legal department will also be responsible to advise on all regulatory requirements.
Opportunity Responsibilities
The Paralegal is a position reporting to the Director Legal/Senior Legal Counsel.
Perform diverse range of legal and administrative tasks for the Legal Department and support the Department in their daily activities. The position supports the Department in all legal related matters when it comes to the establishment and running of the different lines of business of Expo City Dubai.
The main responsibilities for this role include:
Operational responsibilities:
- Support the Department in accurately drafting, reviewing, proof reading, formatting, and finalizing all types of agreements, contracts, amendments, clarifications, memos, reports, policies and presentations etc.
- Conducting legal research and providing updates on laws and regulations.
- Assist with producing print ready documents for review.
- Ensure accurate and timely update of all reporting systems (trademarks, documentation matters, litigations, legal matters).
- Tracking and processing accurate payment of all the invoices related to the department.
- Filing of all Department documents accurately in a well-organized manner for smooth and immediate retrieval as required.
- Perform administrative functions by effectively communicating with and providing back up support as required.
- Manage communications and correspondence (phone, email, mail), responding to communications as needed and organizing matters for appropriate attention and action.
- Arrange couriers and deliveries ensuring time-sensitive materials are delivered on time.
- Perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this position description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities described.
Skills
4+ years related legal experience as a Para Legal or a Legal Assistant as well as:
- Good communication and organization skills
- Time management
- Accuracy and attention to detail with a basic understanding of Dubai Real Estate laws and familiarity with other UAE Laws