Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

📋 Description

• Draft and review initial versions of NDAs, straightforward vendor contracts, and standardized documents utilizing approved templates.

• Verify requests for any missing commercial information, necessary approvals, and attachments prior to Counsel's review.

• Manage revisions, signatures, and the final transfer of files once Counsel approves the legal stance.

• Organize the legal filing system and agreement tracker, ensuring accurate records of owners, status, key dates, and executed documents.

• Oversee renewals, filing deadlines, and response timelines; alert Counsel of potential risks.

• Implement consistent naming conventions, version control, and confidentiality procedures for legal documentation.

• Investigate assigned contract, corporate, or regulatory inquiries and pinpoint relevant jurisdictions and source dates.

• Condense issues, pertinent sources, practical ramifications, and outstanding questions for Counsel.

• Monitor follow-up information required from internal teams or external advisors.

• Log and prioritize incoming legal requests, validate necessary information, and outline subsequent steps.

• Coordinate facts, documentation, and responses with internal stakeholders and external counsel as directed.

• Provide updates on status and escalate blocked or high-risk requests to the In-House Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal, paralegal, compliance, or corporate administrative position; internships and clerkships are included.

• Proficient understanding of standard commercial contracts, such as NDAs, vendor agreements, and standard-form documents.

• Exceptional legal drafting capabilities and written communication skills in English.

• Ability to research and succinctly summarize legal or regulatory inquiries with precise sourcing and jurisdiction references.

• Proficient in Google Drive or a similar document management system.

• High level of attention to detail and disciplined management of confidential information.

• Sound judgment regarding when to escalate inquiries to Counsel.

• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple deadlines, renewals, and matters.

• Familiarity with DocuSign or a comparable e-signature platform.

• Experience with compliance or cross-border regulatory matters.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote team.

• Remote work environment.

• Transparent application process.

• Asynchronous video introduction and role-fit questionnaire.

• Opportunities for professional growth through practical legal/documentation tasks.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reference checks conducted prior to a formal offer.