Corporate Legal Assistant

Overview

Corporate Legal Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• The Corporate Legal Assistant will be responsible for a range of duties critical to the firm's corporate practice, including:
• Corporate Administration:
• Assisting with the end-to-end process of company formation, registration, and licensing across various UAE jurisdictions (DED, Free Zones).
• Preparing and filing annual returns, trade license renewals, and other regulatory submissions.
• Document Management
• : Drafting, reviewing, and formatting standard corporate legal documents, such as board resolutions, powers of attorney, shareholder agreements, and general legal correspondence.
• Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic legal archives with meticulous attention to detail.
• Legal Research: Conducting preliminary legal research on various aspects of UAE corporate, commercial, and labor law to support senior attorneys. Summarizing findings clearly and concisely for internal use.
• Liaison & Coordination: Coordinating with government authorities, ministries, and regulatory bodies to facilitate client transactions and compliance requirements. Managing and coordinating the legal team's appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• General Support: Providing comprehensive administrative support, including billing, expense reports, and managing office supplies for the legal department.