Assistant Vice President - Legal Counsel

Aldar Properties PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and real estate sector seeks an experienced legal counsel. The role involves providing legal guidance on project transactions, drafting a wide range of legal documents, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. The ideal candidate should have a law degree and significant experience in the field, coupled with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in legal practice, ideally in construction/real estate.
• English language drafting is mandatory; Arabic capabilities are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review various contracts including construction and consultancy agreements.
• Provide legal advice on contractual provisions and assist with disputes.
• Liaise with business units on real estate transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiating skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Bachelors degree / Law degree

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

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

Coordinate and maintain close contact with the relevant Business units and drafting and reviewing legal documents

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·Support in reviewing and drafting all contracts and legal documents (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, MOU’s, LOI’s, general construction, real estate and commercial and other related agreements) for Aldar Projects

·Provide advice on the interpretation and application of contractual and statutory provisions in order to implement and enforce legal contracts or assist in devising strategies for negotiations, disputes and other legal issues.

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

·Liaise and assist the various business units such as procurement, commercial and finance with respect to a wide range of real estate developments and transactions

·Manage external counsel in the provision of legal services to the business

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

·Support in reviewing and developing all template contracts relating to construction, consultancy, development management, facilities management etc.

·Support in ensuring proper compliance by Aldar Projects with applicable laws and regulations, and internal policies

·Support in preparing internal governance policies such as data protection, AML, KYC

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 8+ years of experience in legal practice ideally in construction/real estate (private practice or in-house)

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

Construction, real estate, property development, general commercial, legal services

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

·Attention to detail

·Systematic organizing capability

·Ability to deal with senior executives

·Time management

·Negotiating skills

·Excellent communication and relationship management skills

·English language drafting mandatory - contracts and correspondence with counterparties and government entities

·Arabic language capabilities would be beneficial

QUALIFICATION

Bachelors degree / Law degree

Legal qualifications (as applicable in country of qualification)