Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate​/PQE

Overview

The company is a leading Dubai-based real estate group known for its design-led, high-value projects across luxury residential and commercial sectors. The company is structured to deliver excellence through innovation, with a collaborative legal team supporting its strategic growth.

• Provide legal advice on acquisitions, leases, joint ventures, and development contracts
• Conduct thorough legal due diligence and identify regulatory risks
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to manage legal aspects of transactions
• Liaise with government entities to ensure project compliance
• Resolve legal disputes through negotiation, settlement, or litigation
• Support zoning, permitting, and land use matters for development projects
• Develop internal legal policies and deliver training on real estate law and risk management

• 8 - 10 years PQE with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
• Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, South Africa)
• Strong understanding of UAE real estate laws, zoning, and development regulations
• Experience in real estate or development sectors is an advantage.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience advising senior management and working with regulatory bodies
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex legal issues independently