Legal PA
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About the Role
Barratt Galvin is recruiting a Legal Assistant for the Corporate team of a leading US law firm in Dubai. The role supports M&A transactions, venture capital, and investment fund work, requiring experience in a top-tier international law firm in the Middle East.
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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 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
- Proficient with complex inbox management and calendar management
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The Role
- Our client is a leading US law firm with a strong and growing presence in Dubai, working at the cutting edge of innovation.
- An exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Corporate team in Dubai, supporting a busy, high performing team.
- Role involves assisting with a wide range of corporate transactions, primarily 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 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.
About Barratt Galvin
- Established in 2014, Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy focused on the Middle East legal market.
- Partners with leading international and regional law firms to recruit Lawyers, Legal Assistants, Business Development, Marketing, and HR professionals.
- Recognised for strength in Middle East law firm recruitment.
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