Group General Counsel

Calvin James Recruitment; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Group General Counsel to oversee legal case management and compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in property law with a strong background in handling residential and commercial disputes. This is a full-time director level position offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in property law, with 6 years in the UK.
• Current SRA practising certificate required.
• Experience with high-value residential and commercial properties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee case management, strategy, and compliance across legal areas.
• Manage external legal firms and litigation matters.
• Oversee contract disputes and lender negotiations.

Skills

Experience in property law

Leadership skills

Mentoring legal teams

Job description

Overview

Connecting top tier Legal & Compliance professionals with top tier companies across the Middle East

Group General Counsel

Responsibilities

• Oversee case management, strategy, and compliance across all legal areas.
• Manage external legal firms running litigation / disputes while handling litigation matters and general matters in-house.
• Oversee contract disputes, lease agreements, and lender negotiations.
• Manage tenancy disputes, guarantor checks, and debt collection.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in property law, covering residential, commercial, and construction disputes, with at least 6 years in the UK in the Construction or Commercial Residential industry.
• Current SRA practising certificate with authorisation to conduct litigation.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor legal teams.
• Experience with property portfolio management and landlord-tenant matters specific to high-value residential and commercial properties.
• Familiarity with construction industry standard forms, including contentious and non-contentious work.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates