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Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate/8 -10 PQE

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will oversee legal matters across real estate transactions, acquisitions, and development projects. This strategic role supports senior leadership and ensures compliance with UAE regulations.
  • Lead legal strategy for high-value real estate projects
  • Must be common law qualified, with 8 - 10 PQE and Middle East experience

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

  • 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

The Successful Applicant

  • 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

What's on Offer

  • Attractive compensation package.
  • Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an exciting organisation.
Contact
Areej Mahmood
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6814916

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Industry
Property
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Areej Mahmood
Job reference
JN-082025-6814916