Legal Operations Specialist

You will report directly to the META General Counsel and be based in the UAE on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will support the legal function across the META region by combining legal operations, corporate paralegal support, and administrative coordination to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the legal department. You will play a key role in strengthening corporate governance and entity management while supporting business stakeholders and legal leadership.

Your contributions will enhance operational effectiveness, improve coordination across teams, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Corporate Governance & Paralegal Support

· Support legal entity management across Honeywell’s META entities, including maintenance of statutory records, filings, and governance documentation.

· Assist with board and shareholder matters, including preparation of resolutions, powers of attorney, minutes, and corporate documentation.

· Manage corporate licensing processes, renewals, and regulatory submissions to ensure ongoing compliance.

· Track deadlines, filings, and regulatory obligations and proactively escalate risks.

Legal Operations & Process Management

· Manage and optimize legal department workflows, trackers, and reporting tools.

· Support the implementation, adoption, and maintenance of legal technology platforms, contract management tools, and knowledge repositories.

· Coordinate cross-functional engagement between legal, compliance, finance, and business teams.

Administrative & Departmental Support

· Provide administrative coordination support to the META legal leadership team.

· Support preparation of presentations, reports, dashboards, and leadership materials.

· Assist with onboarding of external counsel and vendor coordination.

· Support budget tracking, invoice coordination, and documentation related to legal spend.

YOU MUST HAVE

· Bachelor’s degree in Law (preferable) or related discipline.

· Minimum 7 years of experience in legal operations, paralegal, or corporate governance support roles, out of which at least 4 years must be in the UAE

· Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are preferred.

· Experience working with legal documentation, records, and workflows. Candidates with experience working in MNCs or international law firms preferred. 

· Familiarity with legal technology tools and contract/document management systems.

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong attention to detail and stakeholder coordination skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.