Kassem Zaiter

Mackenzie Jones Middle East

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 To manage legal risk across company and act as skilled and commercially minded Construction Front-End and Disputes lawyer to company and its group entities. This role will support the General Counsel in advising on the group&rsquo;s construction and master development plans by providing legal advice across the full lifecycle of construction projects &mdash; from procurement and contract negotiation and drafting; legal advice during the project to dispute mitigation and resolution and regulatory compliance. The position requires deep expertise in UAE law, FIDIC, international arbitration, and regional regulatory frameworks, with a focus on mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance with both FIDIC and bespoke contractual arrangements. The role will provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on project development, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations, ensuring robust legal foundations for complex engineering and construction ventures. On the disputes side, the role involves managing and advising on contentious construction matters and managing external counsel (where appropriate) including in respect of claims, variations, delay disputes, and termination issues, across both onshore UAE courts and at arbitration. The role involves providing legal advice across a wide range of different types of construction projects and ensuring compliance with applicable law and regulation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor of Laws degree and a legal qualification from a recognised institute
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in law from a recognised institute (preferred but not essential)
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 Active &amp; current membership from a recognized legal association or regulatory body from a common law jurisdiction such as the UK, Canada, Australia or the US.
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 Experience
 
 
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 Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience gained at a credible law firm with additional experience in-house preferred.
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Senior Legal Counsel (Construction – Front End & Disputes)

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 Asset Manager &ndash; Real Estate &amp; Portfolio
 
 
 
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 Location:
 
 Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced
 
 Asset Manager
 
 to join a growing real estate and portfolio management team. The role is responsible for optimizing the performance, utilization, and long-term value of a
 
 diverse property portfolio
 
 that includes
 
 land, warehouses, offices, labor and staff accommodations, retail, co-working spaces, and open yards
 
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 You&rsquo;ll play a key part in enhancing the financial performance of the organization&rsquo;s real estate assets, from
 
 revenue growth and feasibility studies
 
 to
 
 lifecycle planning and ESG-driven value enhancement
 
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 This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding portfolio and to shape asset management strategies across multiple asset classes in the UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Portfolio Optimization:
 
 Monitor and enhance asset performance by maximizing occupancy, minimizing downtime, and improving rental yield across multiple property types.
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 Feasibility &amp; Investment Analysis:
 
 Conduct feasibility studies, financial modeling (ROI, payback, lifecycle cost), and business cases for new developments or upgrades.
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 Strategic Asset Planning:
 
 Support the Director of Real Estate &amp; Portfolio in driving data-backed decisions, forecasting demand, and identifying value-add opportunities.
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 Retail &amp; Segment Strategy:
 
 Lead asset planning for retail and specialty assets, including tenant mix optimization and destination development.
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 Budget &amp; Lifecycle Management:
 
 Prepare and manage departmental OPEX budgets, contribute to CAPEX planning, and ensure efficient resource allocation.
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 Data &amp; Reporting:
 
 Develop and maintain dashboards tracking KPIs, lease expiries, financial metrics, and performance analytics using BI tools.
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 
 Partner with Leasing, Finance, Planning, Development, and Legal teams to align portfolio strategies and ensure execution excellence.
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 Governance &amp; Compliance:
 
 Ensure adherence to internal policies, asset documentation standards, and UAE real estate regulations.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 8&ndash;10 years of experience in
 
 asset management, portfolio strategy, or investment analysis
 
 within real estate.
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 Strong exposure to
 
 commercial, industrial, or mixed-use portfolios
 
 (not residential).
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 Proven experience conducting
 
 feasibility studies
 
 , financial and market analysis, and performance reporting.
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 Proficiency in
 
 financial modeling and data analytics tools (Excel, BI, or AI-based platforms)
 
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 Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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 Knowledge of UAE real estate market dynamics and regulatory frameworks preferred.
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
 An analytical, commercially minded professional who thrives on data-driven decision-making and can identify opportunities to
 
 unlock value
 
 across a growing real estate portfolio.
 
 
 You should be comfortable working with
 
 large-scale assets
 
 , collaborating across departments, and influencing strategic outcomes.
 
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Asset Manager

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Senior Legal Counsel (Construction – Front End & Disputes)

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