Manager, Legal (Projects and Construction)

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Manager for Legal (Projects and Construction). This role involves overseeing legal matters for high-value projects, managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and providing guidance to junior team members. Applicants must have a law degree and relevant GCC experience.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience in UAE or GCC.
• Experience in real estate or construction companies.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support across departments.
• Draft and review legal documents and contracts.
• Manage the contract lifecycle process.

Skills

Drafting and analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Legal risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Bar membership

Job description

Manager, Legal (Projects and Construction)

A leading real estate development company in Abu Dhabi is seeking to appoint a Manager – Legal (Projects and Construction) to support its growing operations.

The selected candidate will work closely with the General Counsel to manage legal matters related to high-value construction, development, and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice and support across departments in coordination with the General Counsel.

2. Draft and review a wide range of legal documents, including consultancy, contractor, vendor, lease, procurement, licensing, service, and confidentiality agreements.

3. Lead and manage the contract lifecycle process, including negotiation, review, and execution.

4. Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, regulatory, and corporate legal matters.

5. Handle pre-litigation and litigation support, including drafting legal strategy and documentation.

6. Conduct legal risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.

7. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations affecting real estate and construction operations.

8. Support internal corporate governance, policy review, and legal training where needed.

9. Provide mentoring and guidance to junior legal team members.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.

- Bar membership is required.

- 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained in the UAE or GCC.

- Experience in an international law firm, real estate or construction company, preferably within a developer or large project environment.

- Strong drafting and analytical skills with a commercial mindset.

- Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

- Strong understanding of UAE laws related to construction, commercial contracts, and real estate.