Legal Manager – Real Estate Development

About the role

The Legal Manager will lead all legal matters related to our real‑estate development projects, ensuring full compliance with UAE laws and safeguarding the company’s interests. You will provide timely legal advice, assess risks, and support decision‑making across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft and amend a wide range of agreements, including NOCs, licenses, resale, termination, settlement and amendment contracts.
• Coordinate with dispute lawyers to minimise litigation risk.
• Prepare and review communications such as letters, emails and notices concerning unit sales, infrastructure allocations, service‑charge waivers, project registration and cancellations.
• Continuously evaluate real‑estate precedent documents to streamline processes.
• Support off‑plan project launches by reviewing booking forms, SPA and disclosure statements, and handling post‑execution issues.
• Advise on community‑management matters, owner disputes, maintenance issues and evictions.
• Guide the business on agency agreements, broker relationships and related terminations.
• Monitor legal developments in Dubai and the UAE and keep the company updated.

Required profile

• LLB or Master’s degree in Law from a recognised university.
• 4‑6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a real‑estate developer.
• Strong knowledge of UAE local laws, regulations and real‑estate sector implications.
• Excellent problem‑solving attitude, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work confidentially and coordinate with multiple internal stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.