Job Description
Job Purpose:
As a Legal Associate at Tarjama&, you will support the organization by handling legal matters and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role requires a solid understanding of legal principles, good research skills, and effective communication to interact with various stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Legal Research and Analysis:
- Conduct research on legal issues, statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to the organization's operations.
- Assist in analyzing research findings to provide actionable advice.
Document Preparation and Review:
- Help prepare legal documents, contracts, agreements, and other correspondence.
- Review and revise documents to ensure compliance with legal standards and alignment with organizational objectives.
Contract Management:
- Support the contract lifecycle by assisting in the review, negotiation, and finalization of contracts with clients, vendors, and third parties.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization.
- Contribute to compliance programs to meet legal requirements.
- Support due diligence investigations related to business transactions and identify legal risks.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
- Collaborate with external legal counsel on litigation or disputes as needed.
- Assist in evidence gathering, preparation of legal arguments, and participation in court proceedings when required.
Intellectual Property and Regulatory Filings:
- Provide legal guidance on matters such as intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Help manage the organization’s intellectual property portfolio.
Prepare and submit necessary legal documentation and regulatory filings.
Education, Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- 1-3 years of experience in a legal role in a law firm, corporate legal department, or relevant legal environment.
- Strong knowledge of legal principles, contracts, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Proficiency in legal research tools, document management systems, and office software.
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English.
- Arabic language is required.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Communication & interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to work under pressure
Technical Competencies :
- Contract drafting & Review
- Due Diligence
- Legal Compliance