Legal Manager

Position Overview

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Review and amend agreements drafted by the Business, including NOCs, temporary licenses, Plot and Unit resale agreements, Plot and Unit Termination Agreements, Settlement Agreements and Amendment Agreements
• Liaising with Dispute lawyers (DH Litigation) to ensure that risk is minimized.
• Review letters, e-mails and notices to be issued by the Business, including those related to off plan Unit sales, infrastructure allocations, service charge waivers, project registration, project cancellation etc.
• Perform on-going review of all real estate precedent documents to identify streamlining/ improvements to processes.
• Review and amend various agreements drafted by the Business for off-plan project launches, including Unit Booking Forms, SPAs and Disclosure Statements; advising the Business on issues arising after SPA execution, including late payments, SPA termination requests, amicable settlement requests, re-sale requests, change in Customer details, etc.
• Review and amend various agreements drafted by the Business, including handover notices, notices related to Unit defects, community issues and occupier evictions etc.
• Advise in respect of Community Management matters, including Owner disputes/complaints, community management and maintenance issues.
• Advise the Business on issues relating to the appointment, activities and termination of agency agreements and other matters arising from broker relationships.
• Review and be alert to legal developments in Dubai and the UAE.
• Keep up to date with laws and procedures relating to the company's business activities.
• Provide administrative and legal support as and when required.

Requirements

• Degree Holder in law (LLB) or Masters in law from a recognized university.
• Knowledge of local laws, rules and 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Good understanding of the real estate and property business and the legal implications.
• Prior experience within a real estate developer is highly preferable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to coordinate with numerous stakeholders across the company.
• Sound understanding of the real estate sector and the legal implications of the same.
• Have problem solving skills and a can-do approach/attitude/persistence with a view to achieving necessary results
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, influence, guide and persuade staff at all levels.
• Ability to operate in a confidential, professional, positive team atmosphere.