Junior Commercial / Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading real estate company in the UAE is looking for an in-house legal professional with 1-3 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE). The role involves assisting in drafting agreements and supporting procurement processes. Candidates should be Commonwealth qualified, with strong legal drafting skills and a proactive, commercially minded approach. A salary range of AED 30K-35K per month is offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in a legal role.
• Early career exposure to commercial contracts or procurement.
• Able to work under guidance of senior counsel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing procurement, vendor, and services agreements.
• Support bid reviews, tenders, and RFP processes.
• Work with senior counsel on contract management and governance.

Skills

Legal drafting skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Commercially minded approach

Education

UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer

Job description

We are recruiting for the in‑house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial/leisure destinations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing procurement, vendor, and services agreements.
• Support bid reviews, tenders, and RFP processes, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Work with senior counsel to support contract management and governance requirements.
• Provide practical legal input into procurement and supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• UK, US, or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with 1-3 years of Post‑Qualified Experience (PQE).
• Early career exposure to commercial contracts or procurement in a law firm or in‑house environment.
• Strong legal drafting skills with excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Proactive and commercially minded approach, able to contribute effectively under the guidance of senior counsel.

Salary: AED 30K-35K per month.