Real Estate Lawyer (Secondment)

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  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
OverviewAn exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a mid to senior-level Real Estate Lawyer to join one of the UAE’s leading real estate businesses. This role has become available due to two recent senior departures, creating an urgent need for an experienced lawyer to support the legal team on key real estate transactions and operational matters.Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on real estate acquisitions and disposals across a large operational asset portfolio, including malls, hotels, schools, offices, and residential properties.
  • Provide legal oversight on a leasing portfolio, working alongside external consultants managing day-to-day leasing matters.
  • Support the business with general operational legal issues relating to property assets.
  • Collaborate with the internal M&A team on transactions where required.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate real estate agreements and transaction documents.
  • Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Qualified lawyer with mid to senior-level experience in real estate law.
  • Strong transactional experience in property acquisitions and disposals.
  • Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal team.
  • Ability to start immediately or at short notice.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Other details:AED 40,000 – 50,000/month + basic medicalAbu Dhabi (office-based, with some flexibility on Fridays) / 4.5 days per week4 months initial term, with option to extend to 6 months

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