Clyde & Co is a global law firm
which has quadrupled in size over the past decade.Revenues from the
firm's 50+ offices* worldwide rose to £627million for the last
financial year.The firm has over 1800 fee earners, across six
continents, with 4000 staff advising corporates, financial
institutions, private individuals and governments.
Clyde & Co, MEA
With over 30 years' experience in the
region and the largest presence of any international law firm, we
pride ourselves on being able to help clients recognise and overcome
the challenges of doing business in the Middle East.
The Role
Our Corporate Structuring Group forms
part of the firm's Corporate Group. We advise clients on market
entry into the UAE and wider region, the structuring and
re-structuring of regional operations and a range of other
regulatory and corporate licencing issues. This role plays an
integral part in the team; supporting more senior members of the
team and coordinating client matters on a day to basis.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Competencies & Experience Required
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
