Assistant Vice President - Legal Counsel

ALDAR Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance and support on various project transactions. The role involves drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents, advising on dispute resolutions, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Candidates should bring a minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, with strong communication and contract management skills being essential. Proficiency in English and knowledge of Arabic are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of legal practice experience in construction or real estate.
• Ability to engage with senior executives.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft contracts and legal documents related to construction and real estate.
• Provide legal advice on transactions and enforce contracts.
• Assist in legal disputes and manage external counsel.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Relationship Management

Education

Legal Qualifications

Job description

Acting as legal counsel and providing legal guidance on the project transactions for Aldar Projects.

Coordinate and maintain close contact with relevant Business units and draft/review legal documents.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support in reviewing and drafting all contracts and legal documents, including construction contracts, consultancy agreements, development agreements, facilities management agreements, supply/service agreements, guarantees, performance bonds, amendment agreements, novation agreements, assignment agreements, settlement agreements, confidentiality agreements, MOUs, LOIs, and other related agreements for Aldar Projects.

Provide advice on the interpretation and application of contractual and statutory provisions to enforce legal contracts or devise strategies for negotiations, disputes, and other legal issues.

Assist with legal disputes and arbitrations, including handling contract breaches by third parties and related breach or termination processes, either directly or through external advocates.

Liaise with business units such as procurement, commercial, and finance regarding real estate developments and transactions.

Manage external counsel providing legal services to the business.

Support in reviewing and implementing risk mitigation strategies on contracts and procurements.

Assist in reviewing and developing template contracts related to construction, consultancy, development management, facilities management, etc.

Ensure compliance of Aldar Projects with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Assist in preparing internal governance policies such as data protection, AML, and KYC.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 8+ years of legal practice experience, ideally in construction or real estate, either in private practice or in-house.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience in construction, real estate, or related legal fields.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Ability to engage with senior executives.

Strong time management skills.

Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Proficiency in English for drafting contracts and correspondence with counterparties and government entities.

Arabic language skills would be advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS

Legal qualifications as applicable in the country of practice.

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