Senior Real Estate & Hospitality Counsel

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya seeks an experienced lawyer to provide strategic legal guidance on land development, master planning, subdivision, titling, and approvals in Saudi Arabia. The role includes drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, liaising with REGAs, Ejar and Wafi, and supporting hotel and branded residence developments.

You will also advise on governance structures for master communities, coordinate with experts on tax, IP, data protection, and sustainability, and manage regulatory risk across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate legal qualification is advantageous.
• Qualified lawyer/attorney with admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience; seniority/grade dependant.
• Strong experience in real estate, land development, property transactions, and commercial contracting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating sale, lease, development, property management, and related real estate agreements.
• Knowledge of the Saudi Arabian real estate regulatory environment, with exposure to REGAs, Ejar, and Wafi highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on land development, master planning, subdivision, titling, and related regulatory approvals.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize real estate agreements, including sale, lease, development, off-plan sales, and leasing documentation.
• Liaise with REGA and other relevant regulatory authorities, including matters involving the Ejar platform and Wafi program.
• Draft and negotiate documentation for hotel and branded residence developments, including letters of intent, term sheets, technical services agreements, brand licensing agreements, and hotel management arrangements.
• Provide legal support for facilities management, property management, estate management, and asset management arrangements.
• Advise on master community and estate governance frameworks, including community charters, owners’ associations, and estate management structures.
• Coordinate with relevant legal and business subject-matter experts on matters involving tax, insurance, finance, intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, local content, environmental, and sustainability considerations.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with real estate, hospitality, and land development activities.

Skills

Real estate

Land development

Property transactions

Commercial contracting

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal advisory

Education

LLB or equivalent (Law)

Postgraduate legal qualification

Qualified lawyer/admission to practice

Job description

Qiddiya seeks an experienced lawyer to provide strategic legal guidance on land development, master planning, subdivision, titling, and approvals in Saudi Arabia. The role includes drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, liaising with REGAs, Ejar and Wafi, and supporting hotel and branded residence developments.

You will also advise on governance structures for master communities, coordinate with experts on tax, IP, data protection, and sustainability, and manage regulatory risk across