Senior Associate, Legal

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is seeking a Senior Associate, Legal to join its Asset Management Business Unit. The successful candidate will assist the legal team, manage contracts, and ensure compliance while actively participating in meetings and negotiations with external parties. This role offers an engaging environment that promotes professionalism and teamwork alongside a competitive salary.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of work experience in a reputed commercial legal firm or real estate development company.
• Very good English level is required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and agreements.
• Attending meetings and providing updates to various departments.
• Communicating with governmental external parties to build trust.

Skills

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB TITLE
Senior Associate, Legal | Majid Al Futtaim Properties | Asset Management

ROLE SUMMARY
The job holder will assist the Senior Legal Counsel and/or Associate Manager and ensure that the legal team is performing its role effectively within the Asset Management Business Unit by independently processing the legal documents/contracts; i.e., execution, summary reporting, and invoice processing.

ROLE PROFILE

• Drafting and solidify Majid Al Futtaim Properties’ agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
• Attending meetings with Short-Term Rental leasing team and represent the company in such meetings.
• Attending the bi-weekly internal meetings with the different departments to give updates and show support in the day to day challenges.
• Doing law researches and identify potential legal risks that may have an effect on business decisions and operations.
• Preparing and reviewing all the needed legal documents related by the corporate matters such as invitations, briefing letters.
• Communicating and negotiating with governmental external parties (regulators, external counsels, public authority etc.) to create relations of trust.
• Reviewing the sustaining legal documents in relation to the contracts that need to be reviewed by the Senior Legal Counsel and/or Associate Manager, upon receiving the same from the internal client.
• Assisting the Senior Legal Counsel and/or Associate Manager in preparing certain legal documents, such as briefing letters for filling legal actions addressed to external lawyers and legal notices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of work experience in a reputed commercial legal firm or real estate development company,
• Very good English level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.