Legal Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate and development contracts, including sales, leasing, and construction agreements.
• Provide legal support for sales, marketing, and other commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with UAE law and company policies.
• Advise senior management on legal risks, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements related to property development.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel and other stakeholders on litigation, disputes, and arbitration related to property matters.
• Manage corporate transactions, including joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions as they relate to property development.
• Stay updated on UAE property laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.
• Assist in developing legal strategies to support the company's growth and development initiatives.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• A minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience (PQE), with at least 1 year of experience in the UAE.
• Proven experience with real estate, development, sales, marketing, and commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of UAE property and commercial laws.
• Experience working with luxury property developments or large-scale construction projects is a plus.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

• Legal Advice: Providing legal counsel to management and various departments on a wide range of issues, including contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters.

• Contract Management: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and agreements to protect the organization’s interests.

Desired candidate profile

1. Legal Advice: Providing legal counsel to management and various departments on a wide range of issues, including contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters.

2. Contract Management: Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and agreements to protect the organization’s interests.

3. Compliance Oversight: Ensuring the organization adheres to laws, regulations, and industry standards, and developing compliance programs as needed.

4. Risk Assessment: Identifying potential legal risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.

5. Litigation Management: Overseeing any legal disputes or litigation involving the organization, coordinating with external legal counsel when necessary.

6. Policy Development: Developing and implementing internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and minimize risk.

7. Training and Education: Conducting training sessions for employees on legal topics, compliance issues, and company policies.

8. Research and Analysis: Staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal trends that may impact the organization.

9. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of legal documents, contracts, and compliance activities.

10. Stakeholder Communication: Communicating legal issues and developments to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Key Skills:

1. Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including contract law, employment law, corporate governance, and compliance.

2. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify risks, and develop effective solutions.

3. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders clearly.

4. Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating contracts and resolving disputes in a manner that protects the organization’s interests.