Legal Manager

Position Objective

1. Regulatory Compliance & Government Relations

• Ensure all projects are registered and compliant with **DLD** and **RERA** regulations.
• Oversee the legal framework for **Escrow Accounts** and ensure compliance with Law No. (8) of 2007.
• Stay abreast of changes in UAE/Dubai laws (e.g., Strata Law, Value Added Tax, and Corporate Tax) and advise the board on potential impacts.

2. Contracts & Documentation

• Draft, review, and negotiate **Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPAs)**, Disclosure Statements, and Reservation Agreements.
• Manage and review **Construction Contracts (FIDIC-based)**, Consultant Agreements, and Sub-contractor appointments.
• Draft and manage Joint Venture (JV) agreements, Investment Agreements, and Land Purchase Contracts.

3. Real Estate Operations & Leasing

• Provide legal support for the leasing department, including drafting residential and commercial lease agreements in line with **Ejari** standards.
• Advise on facilities management contracts and homeowners' association (HOA) regulations.
• Oversee the legal process for property handovers and default/cancellation procedures for units.

4. Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Manage external legal counsel for any litigation or arbitration cases involving the developer.
• Lead settlement negotiations with defaulted investors or contractors.
• Represent the company in matters before the **Dubai Rental Dispute Center (RDC)** or the **Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)** where necessary.

5. Corporate Governance

• Maintain the corporate secretarial records of the company.
• Draft board resolutions, powers of attorney, and manage the notarization process with Dubai Courts.

Candidate Requirements

• **Education:**Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is mandatory; a Master of Laws (LLM) or professional qualification (e.g., SRA, Bar Association) is preferred.
• **Experience:** * Minimum **7–10 years** of post-qualification experience.
• + At least **4+ years** of specific experience within a **Real Estate Developer** or a top-tier law firm in **Dubai**.
• **Knowledge:**Knowledge: Deep expertise in Dubai Real Estate Law (Law No. 7 of 2006, Law No. 13 of 2008, etc.) and DLD/RERA procedures.**Dubai Real Estate Law**
• **Language:** Native or professional fluency in **English** is required. Fluency in **Arabic** is highly advantageous for dealing with local authorities and courts.
• **Technical Skills:** Expert drafting skills and a strong commercial mindset to facilitate deals while mitigating risk.

Key Performance Indicators (Kpis)

• **Compliance Rate:** Zero penalties or fines from RERA/DLD for non-compliance.
• **Contract Turnaround:** Average time taken to review and approve internal contracts.
• **Dispute Mitigation:** Successful resolution of disputes prior to escalation to formal litigation.
• **Cost Management:** Efficiency in managing the budget for external legal spend.