Junior Counsel

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Beyond ONE seeks a dynamic Junior Counsel to support our legal team in corporate governance, structuring, compliance and M&A. You will manage documentation, maintain legal databases, oversee regulatory filings, draft commercial contracts and due diligence reports, and lead company secretarial initiatives while coordinating meetings and renewals in a fast paced cross-border setting. This onsite Dubai role offers hybrid flexibility with two remote days in the UAE and Pakistan. Requirements include a law degree, 3+ years in a firm or in-house, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with legal research tools; Arabic and/or Spanish is a plus, discretion is essential. To apply, tailor your CV to governance and diligence, highlight international exposure and language skills, and apply via Greenhouse & BrightHire.

We don’t think about job roles in a traditional way. We are anti-silo. Anti-career stagnation. Anti-conventional. 

Beyond ONE is a digital services provider radically reshaping the personalised digital ecosystems of consumers in high growth markets around the world. We’re building a digital services aggregator platform, with a strong telco foundation, and a profitable growth strategy that empowers users to drive their own experience—subscribe once, source from many, and only pay for what you actually use. 

Since being founded in 2021, we’ve acquired Virgin Mobile MEA, Friendi Mobile MEA and Virgin Mobile LATAM (with 6.5 million subscribers) and 1600 dedicated  colleagues across Chile, Colombia, KSA, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Pakistan and UAE. 

To disrupt for good takes a rebellious spirit, a questioning mind and a warm heart. We really care about how to get things done and not who manages who. We benefit from our diversity, and together, we disrupt the way we and others thinkin about our lives for good.  

Do you want to exchange ideas, learn from each other and leave your mark on our journey? This is the place for you. 

Why this role matters 

We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team, primarily focusing on corporate governance, structuring, compliance and mergers and acquisitions. This role will provide critical support in managing legal documentation, assisting with due diligence processes, and contributing to the efficient operation of the legal department. 

Key responsibilities  

• Support the legal team in managing and organizing documentation for corporate and commercial matters. 

• Manage and maintain legal databases, ensuring documents are stored and retrievable efficiently. 

• Oversee global government and regulatory filing and administration. 

• Prepare legal documents, including commercial contracts, M&A transaction documents (including due diligence reports), board and shareholder resolutions. 

• Lead company secretarial initiatives with respect to managing the group structure, overseeing board and shareholder governance. 

• Conduct legal research and analysis under the guidance of senior legal staff. 

• Help in coordinating and organizing materials for meetings, presentations, and internal/external communications. 

• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure deadlines are met, and processes are followed accurately and monitor renewals of contracts. 

• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including correspondence, archiving, and file management. 

• Ownership of signing and closing processes. 

• Help in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 

Qualifications & Attributes 

• Bachelor’s degree in law or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience. 

• At least 3 years' experience in either a law firm or in-house, with a preference for having completed at least a year in an international law firm. 

• Strong organizational skills, document management, and attention to detail. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Arabic and/or Spanish is an advantage. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proficiency in legal research tools, AI resources, and standard office software. 

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

What we offer:

• Rapid learning opportunities - we enable learning through flexible career paths, exposure to challenging & meaningful work that will help build and strengthen your expertise.
• Hybrid work environment - flexibility to work from home 2 days a week in the UAE & Pakistan.
• Healthcare and other local benefits offered in market.

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