Legal Counsel- Real Estate
JOB_52716111024570Job type
PermanentLocation
DubaiSpecialism
LegalIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
AED 40,000–65,000Closing date
30 Nov 2024
Legal Counsel - Real Estate
Legal Consultant (Real Estate)
Our client, a leading UAE Real Estate company, is seeking a mid/ senior common law qualified lawyer to provide specialised legal counsel and support for real estate-related matters to the company with a particular focus on freehold property sales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Freehold Property Sales:
Oversees all legal aspects of freehold property sales, including drafting and negotiating sales agreements, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. - Lease Agreement Preparation:
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates lease agreements for various types of real estate properties, including commercial, residential, and industrial. - Contract Management:
Ensures that all real estate contracts are legally sound, protect the interests of the company and comply with applicable laws. - Due Diligence:
Conducts thorough due diligence on freehold properties, including title searches, zoning verification, and environmental assessments. - Regulatory Compliance:
Ensures compliance with all relevant real estate laws and regulations, including those pertaining to freehold property ownership and transfer. - Dispute Resolution:
Handles legal disputes related to real estate transactions, including contract disputes, boundary disputes, and tenant-landlord disputes.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent common law legal qualification from the UK, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Minimum of 5–8 years of post-qualification experience in real estate law, with a strong emphasis on freehold property sales.
- In-depth knowledge of real estate laws and regulations in the United Arab Emirates, with a minimum of 2–3 years regional experience in the UAE, specifically as they relate to freehold property ownership and transfer.
- Proven track record of successfully drafting and negotiating sales agreements and lease agreements for freehold properties.
- Strong understanding of real estate development processes and market dynamics.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience in handling real estate transactions involving government entities or public-private partnerships could be beneficial.
- Strong understanding of the UAE's regulatory environment for real estate development and investment.
Note:
The candidate must be eligible to practice law in a common law jurisdiction.
The candidate must be eligible to practice law in a common law jurisdiction.
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Legal Counsel- Real EstateJOB_527161110245702024-11-062024-11-30
Talk to Emma Daly, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Dubai, Hays FZ LLC, Al Thuraya Tower 1, Office 2003,Media City, Dubai, UAETelephone 045595824JOB_52716111024570