Corporate Structuring Assistant
Clyde & Co
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist with various share sales, licensing, structuring and restructuring matters for a variety of clients in a range of sectors.
- Compilation and update of corporate bibles.
- Draft engagement letters and assisting with invoicing for partners.
- Draft documents, including resolutions, powers of attorney, letters and certain agreements.
- Assist in drafting letters of advice in connection with the structuring and restructuring in the UAE.
- Liaise with government authorities in relation to the establishment of companies incorporated with limited liability and the registration of branch offices 'onshore' and in free zones in the UAE.
- Deal with the various portals of government authorities in the UAE for the purpose of submitting different kinds of 'online' applications.
- Liaise with our Knowledge Management team to update and maintain FDI and other corporate precedents.
- Liaise and coordinate with our government liaison officers to manage matters efficiency until completion.
- Assist clients in managing and maintaining their existing corporate registrations.
- Carry out research including in respect of corporate licencing and regulatory matters.
- Communicate directly with clients, via email, telephone or in person.
- Take full responsibility for and manage matters through to completion with the support of more senior members of the team.
- Provide assistance, where required, to the wider corporate group.
- Assist with the development of innovative and efficient ways to deliver our legal services to clients.
- Education to degree level; formal legal or paralegal qualification is desirable
- At least three years' experience working in a professional environment; law firm experience is desirable
- Experience of dealing with government authorities in the UAE, establishing companies and some knowledge of the legal and business environment in the UAE
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (and Arabic will be an advantage)
- Be flexible and open to change in how we work and deliver services to clients and colleagues
- Be organised and have excellent attention to detail
- Be a team player, but have the ability to work independently
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills
- Have strong work ethic and be adaptable and flexible
- Be commercially aware and able to take a practical approach to matters
- Be confident interacting directly with clients, in person, over the phone and in written correspondence