About the job

Kids First Group is looking for a proactive and highly organised In-House Paralegal / Legal & Licensing Coordinator with experience in Educational industry to support the Group’s legal documentation, licensing, government relations and regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on new nursery openings and expansions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate licences, permits, approvals and legal documentation for new nursery openings and expansions.
• Liaise with internal teams, PROs and relevant government authorities to track submissions and approvals.
• Maintain central records of contracts, licences, permits, renewals and legal obligations.
• Monitor deadlines and expiries, follow up on outstanding requirements and escalate potential risks.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on matters requiring specialist advice.
• Support audits, inspections, compliance documentation and management reporting.
• Maintain organised document management systems and ensure timely completion of outstanding actions.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in paralegal, legal administration, licensing or a similar role.
• UAE experience and a good understanding of UAE government processes and licensing requirements are essential.
• Experience in education, childcare, healthcare, property or another regulated sector is an advantage.
• A legal qualification, paralegal certification or relevant legal studies is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational, documentation and follow-up skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.
• Good English and Microsoft Office skills; Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and escalate issues when required.

Why Join Kids First Group?

Join a growing organisation where you can contribute to new nursery openings, support operational expansion and work closely with cross-functional teams.

Share your cv at careers@kidsfirstgroup.com

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