Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate & Development

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional real estate company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage all legal aspects of its Development Business Unit. The role includes providing cost-effective legal advice on complex real estate transactions and investments while supporting senior management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Law, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and be bilingual in Arabic and English. The position offers a chance to work in a dynamic and friendly environment.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Work with a diverse team

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in a reputed law firm or real estate.
• Strong focus on complex real-estate and development transactions in the UAE.
• Proven experience in structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all legal matters relating to DBU projects and transactions.
• Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex real estate transactions.
• Provide timely and commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Contract negotiation

Regulatory risk management

Bilingual: Arabic and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

LLM or MBA

Job description

A leading regional real estate company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage all legal aspects of its Development Business Unit. The role includes providing cost-effective legal advice on complex real estate transactions and investments while supporting senior management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Law, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and be bilingual in Arabic and English. The position offers a chance to work in a dynamic and friendly environment.