Legal Manager - Real Estate Investment

Job description / Role

As a Legal Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing legal affairs for the company. The ideal candidate should have a strong background as a legal consultant in reputable law firms, with specific experience in supporting legal matters for real estate developers, property management, and/or investment companies in the UAE.

Client Details

Dubai based Real Estate investment company.

Description

* Provide expert legal advice and guidance to the organization on various legal matters related to real estate development, property management, and investment activities.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
* Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, and government authorities to resolve legal issues and disputes effectively.
* Conduct legal research to stay updated on relevant laws and precedents.
* Develop and implement legal strategies to protect the company's interests.
* Provide legal support in the due diligence process for potential acquisitions or partnerships.

Job Offer

* Compeititve tax-free salary
* Clear path for progression

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Law; Master's degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
* 5 to 8 years of proven legal experience, with a focus on real estate, property management and investment.
* Prior experience working as a legal consultant in prestigious law firms.
* Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is mandatory.
* Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Knowledge of UAE legal framework and regulations pertaining to real estate and investments

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.