Senior Legal Manager

Nexo; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexo, a Dubai-based real estate developer, seeks an experienced in-house legal counsel to lead real estate transactions, leasing, and related contracts. The role will partner with Finance, Compliance and Insurance to mitigate risk across developments and communities.

You will draft, review and negotiate SPAs, leases, licences, and property management agreements, advise on Dubai real estate laws (DLD, RERA, RDC), and manage disputes including court and arbitration proceedings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in core legal function within real estate.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai real estate laws and regulations (DLD, RERA, RDC).
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate transactions, leasing and licensing matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate leases, SPAs, licences and related contracts.
• Provide legal and commercial guidance on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

Real estate law

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

Our client is an established real estate developer in Dubai, focused on creating high-quality properties and well-managed communities, with a strong emphasis on sustainable growth, customer experience and long-term asset value.

With interests spanning real estate development, property leasing, community management and post-handover operations, the organization operates within Dubai’s dynamic real estate landscape. It is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, legal compliance and operational excellence while building lasting relationships with property owners, tenants, investors and regulatory authorities.

Purpose of the Role

The role holder will provide legal counsel and support across all aspects of real estate development operations, with a particular focus on real estate transactions, leasing / licensing arrangements and related contractual matters, including but not limited to:

• Serving as the primary legal point of contact for internal teams, with a focus on real estate sales and purchases, leasing, hospitality and commercial contract matters
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of real estate-related agreements, including leases and licences, sale and purchase agreements (SPAs), reservation agreements, expressions of interest (EOIs), notices, property and facilities management contracts,hospitality / F&B / events agreements, broker agreements
• Providing legal and commercial advice on property-related matters, including in relation to Dubai real estate laws, regulations and practices (e.g. ejari, oqood, AML, etc.) and associated operational matters, as well as advising on master developer / community management requirements and practices
• Coordinating cross-functional, property-related input from stakeholders such as Finance, Compliance, and Insurance to ensure alignment and risk mitigation in real estate and related commercial contracts
• Advising on and managing disputes related to real estate matters and contracts, including terminations, cancellations and evictions, Dubai Court / RDC proceedings and arbitration, and overseeing external counsel and leading dispute resolution strategy

Ideal candidate profile : UAE experience is an absolute must!

8+ years of experience in core legal function with proven working experience in the real estate industry (private practice and / or in-house at UAE Real Estate Developer) as well as:

• A Bachelor of Laws from an accredited law school.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Dubai Real Estate laws, regulations and procedures (including DLD, RERA and RDC processes and requirements) and other laws and practices that are relevant / applicable to real estate and property matters within Dubai.
• Accuracy, diligence and attention to detail.
• Time management and a high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Shortlisted candidates with the UAE experience will be contacted within a week.