Legal Counsel - Corporate & Real Estate

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector seeks a Legal Counsel to provide business-oriented legal support and guidance to senior management across various business units. The role involves drafting legal documents, analyzing risks, and collaborating with external counsel, all necessitating a strong knowledge of corporate and real estate law in the region.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law.
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in the Middle East.
• Strong drafting skills and legal knowledge of corporate and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide reliable, commercially-focused legal advice.
• Identify legal risks and recommend actions for transactions.

Skills

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

Real Estate Law

Legal Drafting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

Job Overview
The Legal Counsel will deliver responsive, business-oriented legal support to senior management across various business units at DP World. This includes preparing and negotiating legal documents, analyzing legal risks in contracts and new ventures, and collaborating with external counsel to safeguard DP World s legal and commercial interests. The role requires sound knowledge of corporate and real estate law, especially in the regional context.

Key Responsibilities

* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including consultancy, service, lease, NDA, and MOU agreements
* Provide timely, reliable, and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
* Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate actions for new transactions and projects
* Support senior legal leadership in delivering strategic legal solutions
* Liaise and coordinate with external counsel to ensure cost-effective legal representation
* Monitor and manage external legal work to ensure compliance with DP World s standards
* Maintain organized legal records and ensure proper documentation filing
* Uphold DP World s values and support internal governance initiatives
* Handle additional duties as delegated by management

Job Expectations

* Bachelor s Degree in Law from an accredited university in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, or equivalent English-speaking country
* Licensed to practice law
* Minimum 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in the Middle East, with in-house legal experience in the real estate sector preferred
* Strong drafting skills and legal knowledge of corporate and commercial law
* Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic
* High level of commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities

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