Roles, Responsibilities, Duties
1. Legal Advisory & Governance Support
Assist in implementing the group legal strategy, ensuring alignment with UAE laws, ADGM/DIFC regulations, and relevant GCC legal frameworks.
Support the development, implementation, and periodic review of governance frameworks and compliance protocols.
Prepare legal memoranda and board materials as needed.
2. Contract Management & Commercial Transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including development agreements, construction contracts, leasehold and FM agreements, and consultancy contracts.
Conduct legal due diligence and assist with the execution of corporate transactions, joint ventures, and REIT-related structuring.
Maintain contract templates and improve internal contract management processes.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
4. Litigation & Dispute Management
Assist in managing disputes, litigation, and arbitration proceedings in collaboration with external counsel.
Prepare legal briefs, case summaries, and updates for internal stakeholders.
Track legal claims and support risk mitigation efforts.
5. Internal Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Modon’s development, asset management, finance, and ESG teams to ensure legal considerations are embedded in strategic and operational activities.
Provide legal training as required by General Counsel to internal teams on compliance, contracts, and risk awareness.
Act as a business enabler while ensuring legal safeguards are in place.
6. Legal Operations & External Counsel Management
Support the management of external counsel relationships, including budgeting, engagement terms, and deliverable tracking.
Contribute to process automation and legal tech adoption.
7. M&A, Real Estate & Investment Support
Support the General Counsel in structuring and executing M&A, real estate investments, partnerships, and financing transactions.
Assist in post-transaction legal implementation and documentation.
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