Paralegal

at  G42

Overview:
We are seeking a motivated paralegal to join our in-house team but will also consider an experienced legal secretary. This role involves conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining legal files, and assisting with document execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal concepts, procedures, and documentation, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.
G42 is an Abu Dhabi based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company with a global footprint delivering holistic and scalable AI solutions to a variety of commercial and government clients. The Group’s business operations cover a wide range of industry verticals including Healthcare, Government, Smart City & Smart Mobility, Oil & Gas, Fintech, Geospatial, Aviation, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics and Sports.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update contract management systems and databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contract records.
• Assist with KYC requests from G42 group functions and business units.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing low-risk contracts, including supplier/customer agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Conduct legal research on relevant topics, statutes, and case law
• Support with the incorporation of new group entities and share transfers.
• Manage the signing of contracts, document management, tracking and safe keeping of original agreements
• Provide miscellaneous administrative support such as organizing internal/external meetings and ensuring all legal related subscriptions are renewed and updated in a timely manner
• Perform any other duties as requested by the reporting manager

In this role, you will report directly to G42’s Deputy General Counsel. This represents an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in facilitating G42’s business needs and to be part of a dynamic, high-performing, and collaborative team that fosters a positive and supportive team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Paralegal Studies or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably within a corporate environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, principles, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of contract law and intellectual property concepts.
• Proficient in conducting legal research and using legal research tools.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and databases
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework of the UAE
• Proficiency in Arabic

• Maintain and update contract management systems and databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contract records.
• Assist with KYC requests from G42 group functions and business units.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing low-risk contracts, including supplier/customer agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Conduct legal research on relevant topics, statutes, and case law
• Support with the incorporation of new group entities and share transfers.
• Manage the signing of contracts, document management, tracking and safe keeping of original agreements
• Provide miscellaneous administrative support such as organizing internal/external meetings and ensuring all legal related subscriptions are renewed and updated in a timely manner
• Perform any other duties as requested by the reporting manage