Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate Investment & Asset Management
Location: Dubai, UAE
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A leading regional investment and asset management group is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Dubai headquarters. The company manages a diversified portfolio of real estate and investment assets across the GCC and internationally, with a focus on sustainable growth, governance, and long-term value creation.
This newly created position will play a key role in supporting the Head of Legal and the wider executive team on all legal and governance matters. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor across the business, providing commercial legal guidance and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic legal support across corporate, commercial, and real estate matters.
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Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including joint ventures, development agreements, investment transactions, leases, and service contracts.
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Advise on corporate structuring, M&A, capital markets, and regulatory compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions.
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Support governance requirements for listed and private entities, ensuring adherence to local and international standards.
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Manage external counsel and coordinate cross-border legal advice where required.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
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Support board and shareholder matters including resolutions, filings, and corporate secretarial activities.
Candidate Profile
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law from a recognised institution; qualified lawyer (UK, Australia, or equivalent common law jurisdiction preferred).
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Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally combining top-tier private practice and in-house experience within investment, asset management, or real estate sectors.
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Proven ability to advise senior executives and boards on complex legal and governance issues.
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Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and cross-cultural communication ability.
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Experience in listed company governance, capital markets, or fund structures is highly advantageous.
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Based in or willing to relocate to Dubai.
What’s on Offer
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing leadership team within a dynamic and fast-growing investment group. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value transactions and a broad range of strategic initiatives in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.