Legal Assistant

The Role - Conduct legal research and develop / update legal templates. - Coordinate notarization, legalization, and apostille processes as required. - Handle Arabic communication and draft / translate legal documents between Arabic and English. - Prepare and file routine correspondence and documentation. - Liaise with external law firms for litigation updates and track court deadlines. - Maintain case files and follow up on enforcement or execution measures. - Coordinate with ministries and authorities for corporate changes / statutory filings. - Develop and update standard agreements and templates for hotel business units. - Review and finalize non-disclosure agreements, hotel management agreements, and other service agreements. - Advise on key legal risks of proposed projects or contracts, including legal and regulatory issues. - Provide practical advice and guidance to internal clients and stakeholders. - Collaborate closely with finance, procurement, and business unit leaders. - Support the Legal Counsel in preparing and submitting regulatory filings to relevant authorities. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in law. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles. - Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English (oral and written). - Familiarity with Bahraini law, particularly in the hospitality sector. - Ability to manage and prioritize multiple contracts with competing deadlines. - Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, etc. - Strong ethics, integrity, and adherence to confidentiality. - Effective planning, organizing, and project management skills. - Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach. - Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment. - Professional demeanor and grooming. About the company Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions : - Banking & Finance - Human Resources - Oil & Gas - Construction - Architecture & Engineering