Legal Counsel

CBRE; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services firm in Dubai is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice across the MENA region. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Law degree, along with 6-8 years of relevant experience in legal practice. Responsibilities include advising on legal matters, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should be fluent in English and preferably Arabic, with strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 6 - 8 years of post-qualification in-house or private practice experience.
• Admitted to legal practice in UK, USA, Australia, Canada or equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and task management skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters and risk mitigation across the Middle East.
• Support high profile projects and commercial arrangements.
• Draft and review legal documents for real estate services.
• Manage contentious issues and engage external counsel as needed.

Skills

Legal advice

Risk mitigation

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor of Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Counsel

Job ID 255371

Posted 09-Jan-2026

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Legal

Location(s) Dubai - Dubayy - United Arab Emirates

About the Role

A key member of the legal / compliance function of the Middle East business; primarily in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain as well as the broader MENA region. Protects the company’s rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Advises on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the company. Undertakes a broad range of transactional and corporate structuring work.

What You’ll Do

Advisory

• Advise the Company on legal matters and risk mitigation across the Middle East based on a strong understanding of strategic objectives.
• Work closely with the business lines including senior leaders on high profile projects, a broad array of transactions, commercial arrangements, disputes and litigation, regulatory compliance, and employment matters.
• Support Head of Legal in anticipating and identifying legal issues of concern, and assist in the development of legal strategies and solutions.
• Provide prompt, concise and commercially-focused legal advice to resolve complex or sensitive legal issues.
• Provide flexible support to assist the business as it grows and expands into new business lines, including navigating new regulation relevant to different service lines or jurisdictions.
• Maintain awareness of evolving trends and risks, and regulatory regimes that could impact the business, including an up-to-date legal knowledge in areas of special interest to the Company. Provide relevant training to the business where necessary.

Commercial

• Provide assistance with the implementation of corporate decisions relating to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and restructuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts and other legal documents related to the provision of real estate services including significant brokerage, property management transactions and valuation/consulting transactions.
• Work with the wider business to improve precedents and protocols to manage legal risk efficiently. Assist with the creation of legal bulletins to alert the company of important developments in the law.
• Assist in liaison with regulatory authorities as required for any commercial applications, extensions of licenses or other matters.
• Provide support in respect of Company secretarial matters, assisting in the smooth administration of the legal entities including compliance with corporate governance standards.

Dispute Resolution

• Assist with contentious issues as they arise, working towards practical solutions, settlement or dispute strategy where appropriate. Provide relevant training to the business on lessons learned.
• Engage, supervise and coordinate the work of external legal counsel, as needed.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor of Law degree with a minimum of 6 - 8 years of post-qualification in-house or private practice experience.
• Admitted to legal practice in UK, USA, Australia, Canada or equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written. Fluency in Arabic, verbal and written, would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities with excellent organization.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and adaptivity. Team player. Ability to work with and within different countries in terms of legal, business and other team members.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

OUR VALUES IN HIRING

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affi ction Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)