Commercial Contracts Paralegal

Job description / Role

• Commercial Contracts Bilingual (Arabic/English) Paralegal – Flexible Secondment
• We are looking for a sharp Commercial Contracts Paralegal / Junior Lawyer to provide holiday and absence cover within an established legal function in Abu Dhabi.
• The assignment will initially be for one month, with genuine potential to extend.

This is a hands-on commercial contracts role suited to someone who can quickly get up to speed, work independently and provide reliable day-to-day support across commercial and consultancy agreements.

• Key Responsibilities:
• 1. Review, amend and adapt commercial contracts and consultancy agreements.
• 2. Identify ambiguity, unclear obligations and potentially problematic contractual provisions.
• 3. Review and flag weak, unclear or commercially unfavourable payment terms.
• 4. Assist with drafting and revising agreements as required.
• 5. Keep urgent contractual matters progressing and ensure key actions do not slip through the cracks.
• 6. Work closely with internal stakeholders and the existing legal function.
• 7. Provide practical, commercially minded legal and contract support in a fast-moving environment.
• Who Were Looking For - this opportunity could suit a:

• Junior lawyer
• Experienced paralegal
• Lawyer returning to work

Formal title is less important than your ability to confidently handle commercial contracts and provide accurate, responsive support.

• 1. Strong hands-on experience with commercial contracts.
• 2. Experience reviewing, drafting and/or amending commercial and consultancy agreements.
• 3. Sound commercial judgment and excellent attention to detail.
• 4. Ability to identify ambiguity, contractual risk and unclear obligations.
• 5. Able to work quickly and effectively when dealing with urgent matters.
• 6. Paralegal applicants must be bilingual in Arabic and English.
• 7. Must be available to work on a freelance basis or hold a UAE Golden Visa.
• 8. Available for an initial one-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.
• 9. Able to work in Abu Dhabi.
• Salary: AED 20,000–26,000 per month, inclusive

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Salary:

AED 20,000 to 26,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions.

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