Job Title: Legal Counsel
Location: Dubai (On-site)
Position Overview:
We are seeking Legal Counsel to support our real estate development operations, with a focus on off-plan residential and mixed-use projects, property sales, corporate matters, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate off-plan Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), reservation forms, addendums, and other buyer documentation.
- Handle legal matters related to real estate development projects, including project structuring, approvals, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Dubai Land Department (DLD), RERA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Advise management on legal risks, contractual obligations, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support escrow account setup and administration in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements, including consultant, contractor, supplier, and service provider contracts.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, banks, and government authorities.
- Support dispute resolution, pre-litigation assessments, and coordination with external lawyers.
- Assist with corporate governance, internal policies, and compliance procedures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
- Minimum 3 years of UAE experience within a real estate development company.
- Strong knowledge of off-plan property sales, DLD/RERA regulations, escrow requirements, and UAE real estate law.
- Solid understanding of corporate and commercial law in the context of real estate development.
- Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English is required.
