Senior Legal Manager

**NOW HIRING \- Senior Legal Manager** Our client is a leading real estate developer in the residential, mixed\-use and hospitality sector. **Role Purpose** To lead and manage complex legal matters related to mergers \& acquisitions, joint ventures, and real estate transactions. The role ensures all legal risks are identified, mitigated, and aligned with the company’s strategic growth objectives across multiple jurisdictions. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead legal due diligence for acquisitions, disposals, and investments. * Structure, draft, and negotiate SPA, SHA, MOA, and related agreements. * Advise on transaction structuring, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. * Coordinate with external counsel, financial advisors, and internal stakeholders. * Draft and negotiate joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, and partnership structures. * Provide strategic legal advice on JV governance, exit mechanisms, and dispute resolution. * Support the formation, restructuring, and dissolution of joint ventures. * Oversee legal aspects of land acquisition, development agreements, leasing, and asset disposals. * Review and negotiate contracts with contractors, consultants, and service providers. * Ensure compliance with local real estate laws and regulatory frameworks. * Provide proactive legal advice to senior management on business initiatives. * Identify legal risks and propose practical mitigation strategies. * Develop and implement legal policies, templates, and governance frameworks. * Ensure compliance with local and international laws across jurisdictions. * Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies. * Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the real estate sector. * Manage and mentor junior legal team members. * Act as a key legal partner to business units (Development, Finance, Investments). * Manage relationships with external law firms and ensure cost efficiency. **Qualifications \& Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB); Master’s (LLM) preferred. * Qualified lawyer (common law or civil law jurisdiction). * 12–15 years of legal experience, with strong exposure to: Mergers \& acquisitions Joint ventures Real estate development projects * Experience in a real estate developer or top\-tier law firm is highly preferred. * Strong knowledge of UAE and international legal frameworks is an advantage. **Key Competencies** * Strong negotiation and drafting skills * Commercial and strategic mindset * Ability to manage complex, multi\-party transactions * Stakeholder management and influencing skills * High attention to detail and risk awareness