Legal Counsel

Overview

We are a leading international real estate developer with a presence in over 150 offices worldwide and a strong, established footprint across the Middle East. Our portfolio spans landmark residential communities, commercial destinations, hospitality assets, and large‑scale mixed‑use developments. Driven by innovation, design excellence, and an unwavering commitment to quality, we create inspiring spaces that shape the future of urban living.

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to support our expanding operations across the UAE, KSA, and the wider region.

• Provide timely, proactive, and business‑oriented legal services to all managerial levels across the Middle East business.
• Deliver clear, practical legal advice on regulatory, commercial, and operational matters.

• Manage corporate entities across the region, including formation, maintenance, restructuring, or liquidation.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, consultancy contracts, development agreements, standard‑form contracts, and subcontracts.
• Ensure all contracts protect the company’s interests while supporting commercial objectives.

• Maintain awareness of relevant legislative and regulatory developments impacting the real estate and construction sectors.
• Support the Senior Legal Counsel on complex legal and regulatory matters.
• Assist in managing disputes, claims, and legal notices on an as‑needed basis.
• Provide early‑stage risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

• Support the development and delivery of legal training for non‑legal staff.
• Attend internal and external meetings, prepare written/oral legal advice, negotiate with third parties, and conduct legal research where required.

• Qualified lawyer with 5–10 years’ experience in a reputable law firm or in‑house legal team, ideally within real estate or construction.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to balance commercial priorities with legal risk.
• High level of maturity, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
• Able to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and operate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong initiative, drive, and enthusiasm.