Legal Manager

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim seeks an experienced Legal Manager in Dubai to support shopping mall operations across real estate and commercial matters. You will draft and negotiate contracts, assess regulatory compliance, and advise senior leaders on risk and disputes, ensuring business continuity.

Reporting to senior legal leadership, the role emphasizes practical, commercially minded guidance, cross-functional collaboration, and governance across Majid Al Futtaim Properties and related assets.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of professional legal experience.
• Experience in real estate, property management, or corporate legal environment.
• Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to regional leadership, directors, and management.
• Support legal matters related to shopping mall operations and Majid Al Futtaim Properties.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks and liabilities.
• Provide commercially informed legal guidance supporting growth and continuity.
• Advise on contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and potential exposure.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders on complex matters.
• Ensure accuracy, enforceability, and compliance of legal documentation.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Negotiation

Real estate law

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Legal research

External counsel coordination

Job description

Legal Manager Job Snapshot - Role: Legal Manager - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Real Estate - Function: Real Estate Law - Experience: 5 to 7 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an experienced Legal Manager for an Emirati talent opportunity within its Asset Management business in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on providing legal advice and support for Majid Al Futtaim Properties ' shopping mall operations, helping the business manage legal risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and support business growth and continuity. Working under the supervision of the Legal Director or Senior Legal Counsel, as applicable, the Legal Manager will handle a range of commercial, contractual, regulatory, and dispute-related legal matters within the assigned region. The successful candidate will work closely with regional leadership, business stakeholders, and external legal advisers to provide practical, commercially informed legal guidance. The position requires strong expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, real estate and leasing regulations, legal risk assessment, and dispute resolution.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Real Estate - Function: Real Estate Law - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Emirati talent opportunity - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to the Legal Director, Senior Legal Counsel, and regional business leadership.
• Support legal matters relating to shopping mall operations and the wider Majid Al Futtaim Properties business.
• Identify, assess, and recommend measures to mitigate legal risks and potential liabilities.
• Provide commercially informed legal guidance that supports business growth and operational continuity.
• Advise relevant stakeholders on contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and potential legal exposure.
• Assist management in evaluating legal implications associated with business activities and commercial decisions.
• Deliver legal support that balances regulatory compliance, business requirements, and cost effectiveness.

Commercial Contracts and Legal Documentation

• Draft, review, negotiate, and update commercial contracts and legal agreements.
• Prepare and review lease agreements, memoranda of understanding, joint venture agreements, and shareholders ' agreements.
• Review commercial arrangements to identify contractual risks, obligations, and potential liabilities.
• Maintain and update standard legal templates to support consistency and appropriate legal protection.
• Assess proposed contractual terms and recommend amendments that safeguard Majid Al Futtaim Properties ' interests.
• Support internal stakeholders in understanding contractual requirements and legal responsibilities.
• Ensure legal documentation is prepared with appropriate attention to accuracy, enforceability, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Real Estate and Shopping Mall Legal Matters

• Provide legal support on matters affecting shopping mall operations within the assigned region.
• Review legal issues involving real estate regulations, leasing requirements, and property-related commercial activities.
• Advise business stakeholders on relevant legal considerations associated with property management and leasing arrangements.
• Identify potential legal risks arising from property-related agreements and business operations.
• Support the review and negotiation of legal arrangements involving third parties.
• Coordinate with relevant business functions to address legal requirements affecting shopping mall activities.
• Recommend appropriate legal solutions that support operational continuity and protect business interests.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Support the management of litigation, arbitration, and legal disputes involving Majid Al Futtaim Properties.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on dispute-related matters and legal proceedings.
• Review relevant legal information and documentation to support dispute management.
• Assist in assessing legal positions, potential liabilities, and available resolution strategies.
• Recommend practical approaches to managing disputes while considering business and reputational implications.
• Monitor the progress of significant legal disputes and communicate relevant developments to internal stakeholders.
• Support preventive legal measures intended to reduce the likelihood of future disputes.

Regulatory Compliance and Internal Legal Support

• Review legal matters relating to Human Resources, employment, Information Technology, and internal corporate policies.
• Provide legal guidance to support compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assess legal implications arising from internal policies, procedures, and business activities.
• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments affecting the assigned region.
• Identify potential compliance concerns and recommend appropriate preventive measures.
• Support the interpretation of relevant corporate, civil, commercial, fiscal, and economic legislation.
• Promote awareness of legal obligations and regulatory requirements among relevant business stakeholders.

External Legal Counsel and Advisory Coordination

• Liaise with external law firms on legal advisory matters, due diligence reviews, litigation, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate legal instructions and supporting documentation for external advisers.
• Review advice received from external legal counsel and communicate relevant findings to internal stakeholders.
• Support the effective management of external legal services and related requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with legal advisers to facilitate timely and reliable legal support.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel to address complex legal matters.
• Contribute to the quality and cost effectiveness of external legal advisory services.

Commercial Negotiations and Legal Risk Management

• Support negotiations with third parties by providing legal advice and reviewing proposed contractual arrangements.
• Assess contractual risks and recommend practical solutions to protect Majid Al Futtaim Properties ' interests.
• Identify potential legal and commercial liabilities arising from proposed transactions.
• Provide guidance on legal provisions, contractual responsibilities, and risk allocation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop legally appropriate commercial arrangements.
• Monitor significant legal matters and communicate potential risks to relevant leadership.
• Recommend preventive actions to minimize disputes, regulatory exposure, and reputational risks.

Legal Reporting and Corporate Governance

• Monitor and report on significant legal matters affecting shopping mall operations and related business activities.
• Provide updates on legal disputes, contractual issues, regulatory developments, and emerging risks.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records supporting legal advice and dispute management.
• Support compliance with the company 's Code of Conduct, internal policies, and organizational values.
• Promote consistent legal practices and appropriate governance across assigned responsibilities.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and the development of legal capabilities within the team.
• Provide feedback and support performance reviews and team development activities where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5 to 7 years of relevant professional legal experience.
• Previous experience within real estate, property management, or a corporate legal environment is preferred.
• Sound understanding of international and local laws, including corporate, civil, commercial, fiscal, and economic legislation.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and legal agreements.
• Knowledge of real estate regulations, leasing laws, and property-related legal matters.
• Experience supporting litigation management, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
• Practical experience coordinating with external law firms and legal advisers.
• Strong legal research, risk assessment, and analytical capabilities.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide practical legal guidance within a commercial business environment.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Real estate law, leasing regulations, and property-related legal advisory.
• Corporate and commercial legal knowledge.
• Legal risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Litigation coordination and dispute resolution support.
• Understanding of applicable local and international legal requirements.
• Legal research and interpretation of legislation.
• Due diligence and external legal counsel coordination.
• Ability to assess contractual obligations and commercial liabilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and sound legal judgment.
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Attention to detail in legal documentation and contract review.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters and competing priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professional conduct, and corporate governance.

Role Contribution

The Legal Manager supports Majid Al Futtaim Properties by providing legal guidance that helps protect the business, manage contractual and regulatory risks, and maintain continuity across shopping mall operations. Through effective contract management, legal advisory, dispute resolution support, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the position contributes to sound commercial decisions and the protection of the organization 's legal interests.

The role offers an opportunity for Emirati talent to contribute to the legal activities of Majid Al Futtaim 's Asset Management business while working with experienced legal leadership on a range of property-related and corporate legal matters.