Paralegal - Real Estate

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Support Specialist for a newly established real estate developer in Dubai. This role involves reviewing contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with external counsel. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in legal roles within the real estate or construction sectors and understands Dubai's regulatory environment. This position offers an attractive compensation package and the opportunity to work closely with leadership.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Opportunity to work closely with leadership

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a legal or paralegal role in real estate or construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of Dubai's regulatory environment and government processes.
• Experience with real estate contracts and agreements as well as project registration.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage but not essential.
• Proactive and eager to grow with a newly established company.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, lean team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft contracts, MOUs, SPAs, and development-related documents.
• Liaise with external law firms and government authorities such as RERA, DLD.
• Support project registration and compliance with region's real estate regulations.
• Conduct initial legal review of documentation, highlighting risks and inconsistencies.
• Maintain legal registers and oversee structured document management.
• Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, and support legal documentation for senior leadership.

Skills

real estate

paralegal

construction

legal

Job description

The role involves providing legal and administrative support across development activities, including contract review, regulatory compliance, and coordination with external counsel. Reporting to the Development Director, the position plays a key part in ensuring governance and operational efficiency within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Client Details

A newly established real estate developer with a strong focus on delivering high-quality commercial and industrial developments across Dubai.

Description

• Review and draft contracts, MOUs, SPAs, and development-related documents
• Liaise with external law firms and government authorities such as RERA, DLD, etc.
• Support project registration and compliance with the region's real estate regulations
• Conduct initial legal review of documentation, highlighting risks and inconsistencies.
• Maintain legal registers and oversee structured document management.
• Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, support legal documentation and reporting for senior leadership.

Profile

• 2-4 years of experience in a legal or paralegal role in the real estate or construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of Dubai's regulatory environment and government processes
• Experience with real estate contracts and agreements as well as project registration
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage but not essential
• Proactive, ambitious, and eager to grow with a newly established company
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean team environment

Job Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an exciting organisation.

Skills

• real estate
• paralegal
• construction
• legal