Legal Manager (Real Estate)

Black & Grey HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Legal Manager to oversee a diverse range of legal and compliance issues related to real estate. This pivotal role involves managing property transactions, contract negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance to the management team, mentor junior staff, and represent the legal department in various committees. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization, where your expertise will play a crucial role in navigating complex legal landscapes and driving business success.

Qualifications

• 5-8 Jahre Erfahrung in einer Rechtsanwaltskanzlei oder einem entwicklungsorientierten Unternehmen.
• Barmitgliedschaft erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des General Counsel bei täglichen Rechtsangelegenheiten mit Schwerpunkt auf Immobilien.
• Verhandlung und Erstellung von Verträgen, Lizenzen und anderen rechtlichen Dokumenten.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Litigation Support

Real Estate Law

Policy Advisement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

Black & Grey HR is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading developer in Abu Dhabi, UAE.Our client is looking for a seasoned Legal Manager to oversee a broad range of legal and compliance issues related to real estate. The role encompasses property sales and purchases, leasing, licensing, owner's associations, asset and facilities management, as well as development and construction. Additionally, the Legal Manager will handle various general legal matters, including contract negotiation and drafting, litigation support, compliance and policy advisement, employment, and intellectual property concerns.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the General Counsel and the legal team with daily legal operations, with a strong focus on real estate issues.
• Drafting, analyzing, and negotiating contracts, leases, licenses, and other legal documents.
• Liaising with government regulators for company formations, trademark registrations, and ensuring legal compliance
• Supporting efforts in alternative dispute resolution, litigation, and settlements
• Obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses and permits for our client and its subsidiaries.
• Assisting external counsel with preparing legal briefs and pleadings.
• Providing legal guidance and policy insights to the management and business units as instructed by the General Counsel.
• Representing the legal department in committees at the General Counsel's direction.
• Identifying potential legal risks and proposing solutions to mitigate them.
• Developing and delivering training sessions on legal templates for internal stakeholders.
• Mentoring and training junior members of the legal team.
• Taking on any other legal tasks or duties assigned by the General Counsel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and Bar membership.
• 5-8 years of legal experience in a law firm or within a development-focused company.
• Prior experience in a reputable international law firm or a comparable organization is crucial.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English are essential; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.