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UAE Paralegal / Support Lawyer (Transactional) - Dubai

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-29 Dubai Hybrid Legal
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 18,000 GBP–30,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

Successfully deliver and assist others in the delivery of transactional matter work on instruction from the Practice. Member of the MO team, working with the Practice and Business Services functions to achieve client-led deadlines. Banking practice support in the first instance, and able to support wider practice groups during period of capacity/need. The role will support the UAE office in the first instance, but able to provide global matter support during periods of capacity/ need working as part of the global MO team. Possesses an eagerness to see the job through to completion and displays strong communication, ownership and time management skills. Sufficient gravitas and experience to work effectively with more senior colleagues including Partners, Managing Associates and clients.

Responsibilities

  • ● Management of Service Delivery
  • ● Deliver and assist others in the delivery of transactional matter work on instruction from the Practice, in both English and Arabic where the role requires it.
  • ● Ensure the Paralegals & Support Lawyers management team is made aware of all tasks/projects outside of the UAE, and the approach to delivery is approved.
  • ● Ensure the Paralegals & Support Lawyers management team is made aware of all capacity and availability. Be actively involved in managing and generating future workflow.
  • ● Anticipate and be reactive to changing client instructions and requirements.
  • ● Monitor own performance, actively seek and act on feedback.
  • ● Communicate effectively with team, recognising diverse working styles.
  • ● Subject Matter Expert
  • ● Keep up-to-date with developments, ensuring knowledge is shared.
  • ● Ability to use and have a good working knowledge of platforms and supporting technology, including post-closing assistance tools, legal research tools and due diligence platforms.
  • ● End user / administrator of IT solutions aligned to the requirements of the practice, including virtual data rooms, the internal extranet and intranet sites.
  • ● Use of the firm's approved legal AI and document review tools, in accordance with firm policy.
  • ● Key Measures of Success
  • ● Adherence to team processes; and ensuring best practice guidelines and policies are adhered to.
  • ● Meeting personal utilisation targets, ensuring any decision which may impact these targets is discussed and agreed with the line manager.
  • ● Demonstrating strong communication skills which are critical to the success of the team.
  • ● Point of Reference
  • ● Provide assistance to the Practice in the smooth running of matters, including liaising professionally and efficiently with lawyers and clients on specific projects.
  • ● Perform duties in accordance with agreed instructions / procedures.
  • ● Report on work in progress and escalate any issues appropriately.