Role Overview

We are seeking a Paralegal or Support Lawyer to join our Middle East transactional support team, working primarily with our banking and finance practice. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality matter support, collaborating with lawyers, business services, and clients to meet demanding deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and support transactional work, in English and Arabic where required, across banking and finance matters.
Work closely with the practice and business services teams to manage workflows, capacity, and client deadlines.
Act as a subject matter expert on relevant platforms and tools, including virtual data rooms, legal research databases, due diligence systems, and the firm's approved AI and document review technologies.
Provide support to the wider practice groups during peak periods, both locally and as part of the global support team.
Liaise professionally with lawyers and clients, ensuring smooth operation of matters and adherence to best practices.
Monitor own performance, seek feedback, and actively contribute to team success.
Assist and guide fellow paralegals, and work autonomously when required.
Maintain strong commercial awareness of the legal market and external factors impacting clients.

Technical Skills Required

Client support and communication
Document management and review
Legal due diligence and research
Legal drafting and proofreading
Data room administration
Language translation (English and Arabic)

This role description is not exhaustive and may include additional duties as required.

Experience in transactional legal support, ideally within banking or finance.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English and Arabic preferred.
Proficiency with legal technology platforms, including virtual data rooms and document review tools.
Ability to work effectively with senior lawyers and clients.
Proactive, autonomous, and commercially minded approach.

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