Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate, Compliance & Governance

Experience; Doha; On-site; QAR 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

United Developers is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across real estate development, property management, retail, leasing, hospitality, procurement and corporate functions.

You will draft and review contracts, monitor regulatory changes, manage disputes, lead or support negotiations, and ensure compliance with Qatari laws while coordinating with internal teams and external advisers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Admission to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction is required.
• Postgraduate qualification or master's degree in commercial, corporate, construction, or real estate law would be an advantage.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant post-qualification legal experience.
• Experience gained within a recognized law firm, property developer, real estate organization, retail mall, hospitality company, or diversified corporate group is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Professional working proficiency in Arabic is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical legal advice on corporate, commercial, real estate, leasing, employment, procurement, construction, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and amend a wide range of commercial agreements including leases, concessions, service, supply, consultancy, construction, NDAs, MOUs, sponsorships, and IP licenses.
• Assist in managing corporate governance, board and shareholder resolutions, and maintain corporate records.
• Coordinate with authorities and external advisers to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead or support contract negotiations and advise on liabilities, indemnities, warranties, termination rights, and dispute resolution.
• Manage and monitor disputes, select external lawyers, and oversee litigation, settlements, and enforcement.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Commercial judgement

Team leadership

English fluency

Arabic proficiency

Legal risk communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Admission to practice law

Master's in commercial/corporate/real estate law

Job description

United Developers is seeking a seasoned Legal Counsel to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across real estate development, property management, retail, leasing, hospitality, procurement and corporate functions.

You will draft and review contracts, monitor regulatory changes, manage disputes, lead or support negotiations, and ensure compliance with Qatari laws while coordinating with internal teams and external advisers.