Legal Counsel

Job description / Role

We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across a leading real estate investment group, including its subsidiaries and family office. The role involves advising on corporate, commercial, real estate, and regulatory matters, with a focus on contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management.

Client Details

The client is a prominent investment and development firm based in the UAE, specializing in real estate, construction, and asset management. With a diverse portfolio of high-quality residential, commercial, and retail projects, the firm is committed to delivering sustainable and impactful developments across the UAE and broader Middle East and Africa regions.

Description

* Offer legal advisory services to various departments and subsidiaries
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal agreements
* Advise on corporate governance, structuring, and compliance with UAE regulations
* Support real estate and development projects, ensuring adherence to relevant laws
* Monitor and ensure compliance with local, regional, and international regulations
* Collaborate cross-functionally to address legal concerns and facilitate business operations

Job Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work with a diversified and dynamic portfolio in a leading investment company
* Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
* Exposure to a wide range of legal matters across various sectors, including real estate, and construction

* A qualified legal professional with 4-10 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and real estate law
* Extensive experience in real estate investment, development, and management within the UAE
* In-depth knowledge of UAE legal frameworks, including mainland, DIFC, and ADGM regulations
* Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus
* Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills
* Proven ability to collaborate across departments and manage complex legal matters effectively

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.