Legal Counsel

Role Purpose

The Assistant Manager – Legal will support the Legal head in handling the organization’s legal affairs, focusing on contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation. This role involves drafting and reviewing agreements, assisting in regulatory compliance, and providing legal support to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Support:
• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating lease agreements, service contracts, MOAs, POAs, NDAs, and other commercial agreements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely contract renewals and registrations (Ejari/Tawtheeq).
• Experience in UAE Rental Laws
• Compliance Assistance:
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and update internal teams on compliance requirements.
• Support implementation of legal policies and procedures across departments.
• Risk & Advisory:
• Identify potential legal risks and escalate to the Legal Manager with recommendations.
• Provide preliminary legal advice on operational matters.
• Litigation & Documentation:
• Prepare drafts for legal notices, letters, and pleadings under supervision.
• Coordinate with external counsel and assist in dispute resolution processes.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
• Liaise with internal departments (Leasing, Finance, Admin) to ensure smooth legal operations.
• Assist in preparing legal reports and summaries for management.
• Technology & Systems:
• Use legal tech tools (DocuSign, SharePoint, YARDI, CLM systems) for document management and contract tracking.

Qualifications

• Education:
• LL.B. or equivalent; LL.M. preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in a recognized jurisdiction is an advantage.
• Experience:
• 4–6 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate or real estate sectors.
• Exposure to contract drafting, compliance, and regulatory matters in UAE/GCC.
• Skills:
• Strong drafting and research skills.
• Familiarity with UAE tenancy laws and commercial regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal software tools.