Legal Advisor / Compliance Officer

Deluxe Holiday Homes is Dubai's leading vacation rental management firm, boasting a comprehensive suite of services that spans across vacation rentals, property management, real estate brokerage, and more. With a commitment to innovation, professionalism, and excellence, we manage over 680+ properties and employ a dedicated team of over 240+ professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Legal Advisory

• Review, draft, and enhance all external agreements including:
• Landlord management contracts
• Vendor agreements
• Partnership MOUs
• Real estate brokerage contracts
• Service contracts (fit-out, pest control, etc.)
• Ensure all clauses protect company interests and comply with UAE law and DTCM guidelines
• Flag and resolve risks in all client touchpoints, particularly clauses related to cancellations, liabilities, deposits, guest disputes, and damages

Compliance Oversight

• Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance with:
• Local laws and regulations (DLD, DTCM, DED, Trakhees, DM, etc.)
• Employment and labor laws (in coordination with HR)
• Advertising, privacy, and e-commerce rules (as applicable to our platforms)
• Audit internal processes to ensure legal compliance in daily operations
• Draft and update internal compliance manuals, policies, SOPs, and legal disclaimers
• Coordinate with external legal consultants/law firms where needed

Operational Support

• Vet every new landlord/property agreement/documents for potential legal issues
• Monitor guest-related incidents or escalations and advise on response strategies
• Review and approve legal statements used in reservation T&Cs, website disclaimers, invoices, guest policies, etc.
• Assist in handling legal warnings, complaints, or disputes from landlords, guests, or government entities

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain a centralized repository of all legal documents
• Track agreement expiry dates, renewal terms, and notice periods
• Ensure Arabic translation of legal documents (as required by authorities)
• Support licensing, renewal, and regulatory submissions

Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); UAE law focus preferred
• Member of a recognized legal body in UAE or home country is a plus

Experience

• 3-6 years in a Legal or Compliance role, preferably in UAE-based companies
• Experience in real estate, hospitality, or facility management is highly preferred

Skills

• Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken)
• Excellent legal writing and contract drafting skills
• Strong knowledge of UAE civil, commercial, labour, and real estate law
• Ability to review, interpret, and explain legal documents to non-legal teams
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills