Senior Legal Counsel, Real Estate – MENA/MEA

JLL; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide operational legal support across its MENA operations. The successful candidate will manage legal affairs, review contracts, and offer strategic legal advice to stakeholders. Applicants should have a law degree and at least six years of relevant experience in UAE, ideally with an international firm in real estate. This role is based on-site in Dubai and requires proficiency in English, with Arabic preferred.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and pay

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Six years of post-degree work experience in UAE, preferably in a multicultural environment.
• Past experience in an international law firm in real estate practice is a strong advantage.
• Full proficiency in oral and written English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational legal support for all legal affairs.
• Prepare and review contracts and negotiate independently.
• Assist General Counsel on strategic projects.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Commercial thinking

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Job description

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide operational legal support across its MENA operations. The successful candidate will manage legal affairs, review contracts, and offer strategic legal advice to stakeholders. Applicants should have a law degree and at least six years of relevant experience in UAE, ideally with an international firm in real estate. This role is based on-site in Dubai and requires proficiency in English, with Arabic preferred.