Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a motivated paralegal to join our in-house team. 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.

Inception is the UAE's national-scale enabler in AI Research and Development. Partnering with Microsoft's AI SaaS, we offer domain-specific Agentic AI Orchestrator platform utilizing reasoning agents for precise and cost-effective services. Our focus includes AI incubation, IP creation, applied AI R&D, and AI investment products. By creating models tailored to specific domains and languages, we ensure superior accuracy and efficiency. Collaborating with top universities and industry giants to drive significant advancements in AI technology within the region.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and renewing a variety of contracts, including client agreements, vendor contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
• Conduct legal research on relevant topics, statutes, and case law to support legal opinions and strategy development.
• Maintain and update contract management systems and databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date contract records.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documents such as briefing letters addressed to external lawyers & legal notices, arrange the service of such notices, obtain proofs of delivery, dispatch the same to the concerned parties and maintain legal records of the same.
• Support the incorporation of new entities within the Inception Group.
• Assist with the finalization of agreements by performing miscellaneous tasks including preparing comparison documents and collating enclosures to be attached with the agreements.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and legal documents, as required, and review low risk contracts assigned.
• Ensure that legal records and corporate information at Inception are maintained and updated on a regular basis.
• Support the drafting of legal & corporate governance documents/correspondence and verify legal paperwork to ensure the accuracy of information.
• 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 assistance with IT matters.
• Review incoming correspondence and provide advice about relevant deadlines & notices, providing reminders where necessary.
• Ensure all the legal related software are renewed and updated in a timely manner.
• Carry out legal research as required by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably requested by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.



Reporting to:

In this role, you will report directly to Inception's Deputy General Counsel. This represents an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in facilitating Inception's business needs. Not only will you be able to further develop your legal capabilities, but you will also have the chance to navigate and shape your career path while being part of a dynamic, high-performing, and collaborative team that fosters a positive and supportive team environment.


Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Law (completed or in process), 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:• Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a global technology company or a law firm.
• 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.



What we look for
If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the Inception community.

What working at Inception offers
Culture: An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.
Career: Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
Work-Life: A hybrid work policy to strike the perfect balance between office and home.
Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.