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About the Role
A leading US law firm in DIFC is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Corporate team in Dubai. The role involves providing administrative and legal support for M&A transactions, managing calendars and communications, and assisting with document preparation.
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Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to one Partner, one Senior Associate, and one Associate in the Corporate team
- Assist with the preparation and management of legal documents related to M&A transactions and other corporate matters
- Manage client communications, scheduling, and other logistical tasks
- Support the team in maintaining deadlines and ensuring the smooth progression of transactions
- Manage the Partner's complex calendar, travel, and inbox
- Work closely with senior lawyers to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard
Requirements
- Legal assistant experience, ideally with exposure to corporate advisory
- Prior experience working in a top tier, international law firm within the Middle East
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities, with a proven track record of supporting complex transactions
- Proficient with complex inbox management and calendar management
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About the Firm
- Our client is a leading US law firm with a strong and growing presence in Dubai.
- The firm works at the cutting edge of innovation, partnering with some of the world's most forward thinking businesses and individuals to help them thrive.
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join the Corporate team in Dubai.
- This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in law who is ready to support a busy, high performing team.
- The successful candidate will be instrumental in assisting with a wide range of corporate transactions, primarily focusing on M&A, with additional exposure to venture capital and investment fund work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to one Partner, one Senior Associate, and one Associate in the Corporate team
- Assist with the preparation and management of legal documents related to M&A transactions and other corporate matters
- Manage client communications, scheduling, and other logistical tasks
- Support the team in maintaining deadlines and ensuring the smooth progression of transactions
- Manage the Partner's complex calendar, travel, and inbox
- Work closely with senior lawyers to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard
Candidate Requirements
- A legal assistant, ideally with exposure to corporate advisory, confident in their skills and abilities to support at senior management level
- Prior experience working in a top tier, international law firm within the Middle East
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities, with a proven track record of supporting complex transactions
- Proficient with complex inbox management and calendar management
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