Paralegal - Retail Group Legal - UAE

Job Purpose To provide legal and administrative support to the Legal Department by assisting with contract management, legal research, corporate governance matters, document preparation, compliance activities, and coordination with internal stakeholders. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient legal operations, maintaining accurate legal records, and supporting the legal team in managing legal risk across the business.

Key Responsibilities Commercial Contracts Assist with the preparation, review, and administration of a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Confidentiality agreements (NDAs) Service agreements Marketing and Agency agreements Consultancy agreements Supplier contracts Lease Documentation Maintain contract execution and renewal trackers Coordinate contract approvals and signatures Support the legal team in ensuring contractual compliance Maintain and update legal databases, filing systems, and document repositories Track key contractual obligations, deadlines, and notice periods Prepare legal summaries, briefing notes, and reports Stakeholder Managemen t Liaise with internal departments including Property, Marketing, Procurement, HR, Finance, and Operations Build effective working relationships with business stakeholders Knowledge, Skills & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification 2–5 years' experience as a Paralegal or similar legal support role Experience reviewing and managing commercial contracts Strong legal research and drafting skills Excellent organisational and document management abilities High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Experience supporting retail, hospitality, consumer, or multinational businesses Experience working across multiple jurisdictions in the Middle East Key Competencies Commercial Awareness Understands business implications of legal decisions and aligns legal support with commercial objectives Attention to Detail Reviews documents with precision; identifies inconsistencies, errors, and risks in legal materials Planning & Organisation Manages multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities with structure and efficiency Integrity & Confidentiality Handles sensitive legal and commercial information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism Stakeholder Management Builds productive relationships across internal departments and with external advisers Problem Solving Identifies issues proactively and proposes practical, commercially sound solutions Teamwork & Collaboration Works effectively within the legal team and cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals Communication Skills Communicates clearly and concisely in writing and verbally with diverse audiences Priority Management Capable of managing multiple concurrent assignments and adapting to shifting priorities Proactive Mindset Takes initiative and demonstrates a results-oriented approach in all tasks