Paralegal – Fintech & Financial Services

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining a variety of legal documents including service agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, employment contracts, and corporate resolutions.
• Prepare and update corporate records such as share registers, structure charts, and statutory filings. Support company formation, licensing, and renewal processes in UAE free zones and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external counsel, management companies, and regulators on submissions, renewals, and compliance-related matters.
• Conduct research on fintech and financial regulatory frameworks, including brokerage licensing, payments, and AML/CFT obligations.
• Maintain and organize contract and document management systems to ensure version control and proper archiving.
• Support internal projects involving due diligence, onboarding, and document verification.
• Assist with document execution, notarization, legalization, and apostille procedures.
• Draft internal summaries, memos, and correspondence related to legal and regulatory matters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related discipline; paralegal certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in an in-house legal department or law firm, ideally within financial services or fintech.
• Solid understanding of UAE free zone and international corporate frameworks (e.g., Cyprus, Mauritius).
• Strong contract drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems (Jira, Confluence, or similar).
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic or French is an advantage.

Preferred Attributes (Strong Plus)

• Experience assisting with regulatory filings or dealing with regulators such as SCA, or FSC.
• Exposure to AML/CFT compliance or data protection frameworks (e.g., KYC reviews, policy drafting, maintaining registers, or supporting compliance audits).
• Familiarity with financial products, brokerage operations, or payment service providers.
• Professional certification or training in compliance (ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent) is a plus.