Legal Advisor – Real Estate & Property Development

1.

Provide expert **legal advice on UAE real estate transactions**, including property development projects, off-plan sales, leasing agreements, brokerage activities, and corporate matters in line with UAE laws and regulations.

2.

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of **UAE real estate legal documents**, including SPAs, MOUs, tenancy contracts, service agreements, joint venture agreements, and development contracts.

3.

Ensure full compliance with **UAE Federal laws and Dubai real estate regulations**, including requirements issued by authorities such as **Dubai Land Department (DLD), RERA, and relevant free zone or municipal authorities**.

4.

Liaise with **UAE government authorities, regulators, external legal counsel, and key stakeholders** on real estate and corporate legal matters.

5.

Conduct legal due diligence for **property acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and real estate development projects within the UAE**.

6.

Advise senior management on **legal risks within UAE real estate transactions** and provide practical risk mitigation strategies aligned with local regulations.

7.

Handle **UAE-based real estate disputes**, including litigation, arbitration (e.g., DIAC), claims, and settlement negotiations.

8.

Monitor changes in **UAE real estate laws, regulations, and regulatory circulars**, and provide timely updates to management.

9.

Support corporate governance, **company licensing, developer compliance, escrow requirements, and regulatory filings in the UAE**.

10.

Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures aligned with **UAE legal and regulatory frameworks**.

11.

Provide legal support to internal departments including **Sales, Leasing, Property Management, Finance, and HR within UAE operations**.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB); Master’s Degree (LLM) is an advantage.

· Must be a **qualified legal practitioner**, with valid legal credentials/licensing applicable in the UAE or home jurisdiction.

· Minimum **8 years of legal experience**, including strong exposure to the UAE real estate sector.

· Proven experience in one or more of the following within the **UAE market**:

o Property Management

o Construction and Infrastructure Projects

· Strong knowledge of **UAE real estate laws, contract law, commercial law, and regulatory frameworks**.

· Experience handling **UAE litigation, arbitration (DIAC or similar), and dispute resolution processes**.

· Proven track record in drafting and negotiating **complex real estate and commercial agreements in the UAE**.

· Fluent in **Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking)** for UAE legal and regulatory communication.

· Excellent command of **English (reading, writing, and speaking)** for contracts and corporate documentation.

· Strong expertise in **UAE real estate legal drafting and contract negotiation**.

· Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in **UAE regulatory context**.

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with UAE government and business entities.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a **fast-paced UAE real estate environment**.

· High level of integrity, professionalism, and strict confidentiality.

· Strong attention to detail with experience handling **UAE legal documentation standards**.

· Prior experience working with a **UAE real estate developer, brokerage firm, property management company, or construction group**.

· Strong familiarity with **UAE real estate regulatory authorities (DLD, RERA, municipalities, free zone authorities)**.

· Experience advising **senior leadership and executive management in UAE-based organizations**.

· Strong understanding of **off-plan sales regulations, escrow account rules, and UAE developer compliance frameworks**.

Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per month