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Dubai Holding Coordinator - Legal - Jumeirah Group & Corporate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah and Jumeirah Group & Corporate:
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise.
Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.
As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments.
Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity. Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels –Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras.
The mega resort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Coordinator. To provide right-hand support across the legal team, ensuring the seamless execution of daily operations, facilitating communication, and contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal office.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Provide administrative support to the legal team, coordinate meetings, and prioritize tasks to optimize the General Counsel's time.
Ensures that all legal invoices received are aligned with the agreed matter plans or engagement letters. Coordinates directly with the law firms for any questionable charges.
Ensures that law firms are paid, and no invoices are left unpaid/closed for receiving in the ERP Oracle.
Ensures that all the law firm partners (vendors) are fully registered and validated in Oracle ERP and assistance with providing advice on this process.
Ensures timely follow-up on outstanding tasks.
Entrusted with sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
Manage confidential documents and correspondence with care.
Assist in coordinating special projects, initiatives, and strategic activities led by the senior legal team members.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure project deadlines are met.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, on behalf of the legal team
Represent the Jumeirah Corporate office in a professional and positive manner.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience:
Bachelor's degree.
Software competencies – Microsoft Office programs (Advanced)
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
Previous experience of handling billing, invoicing and budgeting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an exceptional attention to detail.
Discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Professional demeanour, with a proactive and positive attitude.
Flexible and able to adapt to changing plans and competing priorities.
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.