Legal Advisor : UAE Real Estate Group

Abu Dhabi Permanent View Job Description
This is a senior Legal Advisor role operating as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team. You will take ownership of legal matters across the group, driving governance, compliance, and risk management while supporting complex transactions and business-critical initiatives.
  • CEO-facing role in large UAE group structure
  • Must have UAE Real Estate sector experience and Legal License

About Our Client

A diversified UAE-based group operating across multiple business units, with a centralised legal function supporting complex, high-value projects. The legal team plays a critical role in governance, compliance, and strategic decision-making at leadership level.

Job Description

  • Act as primary legal advisor to CEO and senior stakeholders
  • Lead legal support across multiple group entities
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts
  • Establish and manage governance and compliance frameworks
  • Oversee litigation and manage external legal counsel
  • Support M&A, restructuring, and major transactions
  • Develop internal legal policies and procedures



The Successful Applicant

  • LLB qualified with an active legal practicing license
  • 10+ years' experience in corporate/commercial law
  • UAE experience is essential
  • Background in real estate, projects, or infrastructure is essential
  • Strong expertise in contracts, governance, and compliance
  • Proven experience advising senior leadership teams



What's on Offer

  • Direct reporting line to CEO with strong strategic exposure
  • Broad, high-impact role across a full group structure
  • Involvement in complex, high-value projects and deals
  • Opportunity to shape legal and governance frameworks
  • Leadership scope with real ownership and influence
  • Strong overall package and long-term career trajectory



Contact
Ian Pollington
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7051803

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Industry
Property
Location
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ian Pollington
Job reference
JN-062026-7051803