Legal Secretary

Responsibilities

• Produce, format, and proofread legal documents including agreements, board resolutions, powers of attorney, and corporate consents.
• Prepare standard-form documents such as Embassy/Consular letters, NOCs, and employment certificates independently.
• Maintain and update the legal function's document management system and contract registers.
• Coordinate multi-party signature and execution workflows using DocuSign.
• Conduct quarterly database audits to identify and remediate gaps or expired entries.
• Manage administrative functions including arranging translations, notarizations, and legalizations.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience as a legal secretary, legal PA, or legal administrator.
• Secondary or post-secondary qualification in legal studies, business administration, or a related field.
• Fluency in both Russian and English.
• Proficiency in DocuSign and advanced skills in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience managing contract registers or legal document databases.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an international law firm or financial services environment.
• Professional legal secretary or paralegal certification (e.g., CILEX or ILSPA).

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• 40 paid days off per year.
• Competitive compensation reflecting role seniority and scope.
• Opportunity to work with a modern, AI-native team in a global quantitative trading firm.

About the Company

Eqvilent is a Dubai-based proprietary quantitative and algorithmic trading firm operating across multiple jurisdictions, including the UAE, UK, Malta, India, and Hong Kong. Our legal function is central to the business, supporting regulatory compliance and commercial expansion through high-precision execution.