Legal Counsel - Real Estate Investments

Cornerstone Global Partners MENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on corporate transactions and compliance matters. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of legal experience, strong knowledge of DFSA regulations, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a significant opportunity to impact Dubai's investment and property sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience, ideally in-house or in corporate/commercial law.
• Strong understanding of DFSA regulations and UAE regulatory frameworks.
• Confident in advising on AML / KYC, compliance, and governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on corporate transactions and contract drafting.
• Support regulatory compliance under DFSA requirements.
• Manage risk and governance matters.

Skills

Legal experience

Corporate law knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

AML / KYC expertise

Education

Qualified in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join a leading real estate investment firm based in Dubai. Regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

This is a key in-house role offering the opportunity to work across corporate transactions, compliance, regulatory matters, and risk management, supporting the growth and governance of a high-performing real estate entity.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities (implied): provide legal advice on corporate transactions, contract drafting, risk management, AML / KYC, compliance and governance matters, and support regulatory compliance under DFSA requirements.

Requirements

Requirements :

• 5+ years of legal experience, ideally in-house or in corporate / commercial law
• Qualified in Law (LLB or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of DFSA regulations and UAE regulatory frameworks
• Experience with corporate transactions, contract drafting, and risk management
• Working knowledge of crypto / tokenization is a plus
• Confident in advising on AML / KYC, compliance, and governance matters
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a DFSA-regulated, growth-focused real estate investment firm. If you’re a Legal Counsel looking for a high-impact role within Dubai’s investment and property sector — we’d love to hear from you.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services and Real Estate