Legal Advisor - Real Estate

AQARY GROUP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Legal Manager with at least 3 years of experience in real estate law. The role involves overseeing legal matters related to property transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with UAE laws. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and communication skills and proficiency in Arabic is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to manage legal issues specifically within Abu Dhabi's real estate sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience in real estate sector.
• Strong expertise in UAE real estate regulations.
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on real estate transactions and compliance.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for real estate activities.
• Manage disputes and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Real estate law

Labor law

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Legal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB)

Master's degree in real estate law or corporate law

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Manager to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience specifically in the real estate sector with strong expertise in real estate law labor law and regulations governing Abu Dhabi Mainland (ADM) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The Legal Manager will oversee all legal matters related to property transactions leases contracts regulatory compliance and serve as a liaison between the company and developers as well as acting as the single point of contact for all governmentrelated matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on real estate transactions acquisitions leasing and development projects ensuring full compliance with UAE laws.
  
• Draft review and negotiate contracts agreements and other legal documents related to real estate transactions labor matters and corporate governance.
  
• Advise on regulatory compliance across real estate labor law ADM and ADGM frameworks.
  Manage disputes and legal issues related to real estate labor laws and business operations including litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Act as the single point of contact for all governmentrelated matters ensuring timely and effective engagement with authorities for permits licenses and approvals.
  
• Serve as the liaison between the company and real estate developers facilitating smooth communication and project . Coordinate legal requirements and facilitate communications between the company developers government bodies and other stakeholders.
  
• Conduct thorough due diligence and ensure legal documentation is in line with local laws and regulations.
  
• Stay updated with the latest developments in real estate labor law ADM and ADGM regulations.
  Manage and mentor junior legal staff as required.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Law (LLB). A Master s degree or further qualifications in real estate law labor law or corporate law is a plus.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience in real estate firm having expertise in real estate law labor law and regulations within ADM and ADGM.
  
• Strong knowledge of UAE real estate regulations labor laws and the legal frameworks governing ADM and ADGM. Expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts related to real estate and labor matters.
  
• Excellent negotiation drafting and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple legal priorities simultaneously.
  
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic is preferred.