Senior Manager - Real Estate in NEOM,Saudi Arabia

NEOM; Neom; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A future-focused development project in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced real estate attorney to join their Legal & Compliance Department. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in real estate, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking developments and thrive in a vibrant new community.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in similar field.
• Experience in project development throughout all phases.
• Willingness to be based in NEOM community.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on real estate projects.
• Collaborate with outside counsel.
• Support legal department by leading project transactions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Drafting and negotiation

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Law or relevant field

Superior academic credentials

Job description

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OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next‑infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are searching for an experienced real estate attorney to represent NEOM values and protect its interest by providing legal support to NEOM Co. on its challenging and innovative real estate projects. This role requires all manner of real estate, land and property related expertise as this hire will help to broaden the skills of an agile and growing L&C team. Leadership skills, strong technical expertise, flexibility, timeliness and accuracy, and expert relationship management will be critical for the successful applicant.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Build relationships with the business to become a trusted advisor
• Collaborate effectively with outside counsel, serving as the primary internal liaison on real estate matters
• Provide relevant expertise and assurance to relevant teams on drafting and negotiating contracts and providing legal advisory support on various requirements
• Analyze and communicate legal advice with respect to Project related queries
• Ideally, be able to advise on environmental law, planning, corporate structuring, investment management and disputes, as required

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Senior Manager Real Estate responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Stakeholder Management

• Support the Legal & Compliance Department function by taking the lead on Projects transactions and the related documents, reviews and discussions
• Engage in drafting and negotiating diverse types of agreements and ancillary documents, primarily based on NEOM templates
• Assist and support others within the legal department by providing advice, training, and/or guidance
• Provide other legal services and advice to the company as needed

Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Extensive proven experience managing large and complex Projects transactions
• Experience in Projects development throughout all its phases: planning, execution, and post‑completion
• Excellent drafting and negotiation with strong commercial acumen
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with members of the real estate legal team, wider L&C team, and business partners
• Strong analytical and innovation skills, solutions oriented and with a practical approach
• Self‑directed with strong initiative, organizational skills, and ability to work well under pressure
• Flexibility, creativity and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Knowledge of environmental, planning and land‑use requirements a plus

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 10+ years exoerience in similar field
• Relevant technical expertise and law firm or in‑house experience
• Experience in PQE
• Superior academic credentials with a law degree from a leading university and/or law school
• Willingness to be based in NEOM community
• Saudi a plus
• GCC experience a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• High level of emotional intelligence and diplomacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Law or relavent field

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