Job Description
Dubai, UAE | European Real Estate Developer
Our client, an established
European real estate developer with operations in Dubai
, is looking to appoint a
Legal Manager
to support its growing real estate business in the UAE.
This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded real estate lawyer with strong knowledge of the Dubai property market and the ability to advise across a broad range of development, transactional and contractual matters.
The Role
The Legal Manager will provide legal support across the company’s real estate activities, including the drafting, review and negotiation of:
- Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
- Lease agreements
- Joint Development Agreements (JDAs)
- Property Management Agreements
- Other development and real estate-related commercial contracts
You will also advise the business on a range of real estate transactions and regulatory matters, including:
- Freehold and leasehold property acquisitions
- Off-plan property sales and developer obligations
- Property financing and security arrangements
- Dubai property registration and title matters
- Regulatory requirements relating to real estate development and sales
The Candidate
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong knowledge of
UAE real estate law and Dubai property regulations
- Demonstrable experience in
contract drafting, review and negotiation
- A strong understanding of
off-plan sales structures and escrow regimes
- Familiarity with
Dubai title registration systems and property registration processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A commercial, pragmatic approach to providing legal advice
This is an excellent opportunity to join a European developer in its early stages in the UAE and play a key role in supporting its real estate activities and continued growth in Dubai.
Salary Range - AED15,000 - AED25,000