Corporate Paralegal
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Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 160 partners and 950 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering.
Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals.
We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.
While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.
Based in Abu Dhabi, the new recruit will advise clients on a diverse range of local company commercial matters within the UAE including Free Zones and help review commercial contracts.
What you'll be doing
- Advising on the incorporation of entities within the UAE.
- Assisting on drafting commercial agreements.
- Assisting on drafting and amending memorandum and articles of association.
- Advising on employment law.
- Advising on a wide range of company secretarial matters.
The new recruit will also be responsible for:
- Building, maintaining and developing client relationships.
- Assisting on complex due diligence exercises.
- Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives.
- Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.
- Assisting with training and development of junior legal staff.
What you'll need
The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at this grade. In particular for this role, the ideal candidate will have:
- Directly relevant experience gained at a recognised and busy corporate practice
- Law degree and LPC holder
- Commitment to exceeding client expectations
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Can do, hardworking and flexible approach
- Commercial awareness
- Interacts well with people at all levels
- Excellent spoken and written English skills (additional languages a plus); and
- Excellent academic record
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally.