Commercial Paralegal

Vario from Pinsent Masons is an international community of freelance legal professionals all of whom have embraced of working in a more flexible way as their desired career path. They understand the benefit of working via a world class International Law firm in Pinsent Masons.

We are looking for a Paralegal who appreciates the endless possibilities that working as a contractor can offer. Vario can offer the opportunity for graduates and aspiring future lawyers to take on interesting and challenging work as part of the team within Pinsent Masons or alternatively based with our clients supporting an in-house legal team.

We're seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join our Flexible Services Hub. Upon completion of our application process, successful applicants will be contacted as and when suitable assignments across the Middle East arise.

We'd be particularly keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Previous legal experience gained with a commercial law firm or equivalent in-house environment.
• Interested in working on a freelance, ad-hoc basis. Most of our opportunities are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm and on contracts lasting anywhere from 2 weeks – 12 months.
• You may have relevant sector experience or skill specialisms such as (but not limited to) Commercial, IP, Corporate, Property, Financial Services.
• A strong academic background.
• Based in Dubai.

You'll also be able to show that you are:

• Have the right to work in your location
• Understand the contracting approach and how Vario Flexible services works.
• Flexible, communicative and adaptable
• Commercial in your outlook
• Enthusiastic about embracing new work cultures
• Able to rapidly develop close, trusting relationships