Oman Job Openings

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Junior Arabic/English Translator and Government Liaison Officer (1 Year FTC)

FULL TIME & CONTRACT

August 31, 2024

Location/s

Oman

Experience Level

Entry Level

Term

Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours

Full Time

Practice Area / Department

Business Support - Operations

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

Job Advert Description

You will be responsible for translating a variety of legal and business documents, as well as serving as a liaison with government ministries and authorities. See below a list of your responsibilities:

Translate legal documents, contracts, correspondence, and other materials from English to Arabic and vice versa
Review and edit translations for grammar, clarity, and consistency
Liaising with Government authorities (including frequent offsite visits to such authorities)
Facilitate communication and ensure smooth interaction between the firm and various Government ministries and departments
Stay informed about new and changing government regulations that may affect the firm’s operations and clients
Support the legal team with research and gathering information from governmental sources

To succeed in this role, you'll need to have:

Fluency in both Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook)
Previous experience in translation, particularly within a legal context, is preferred
Familiarity with Omani government procedures and regulations is an asset
Driving licence is a must

But it is not all about experience and qualifications. We're looking for someone who:

High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail
Flexibility and commitment; willing to go the extra mile
An ability to operate with minimum supervision

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.com
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

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