Junior Legal Counsel – Real Estate (Permanent)

The Role
Overview A well-established real estate development company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The role will primarily focus on commercial contracts, while also providing exposure to real estate and asset management matters. This position offers real scope to develop professionally and shape the role within a dynamic in-house legal environment. Key Responsibilities • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements. • Support the legal team on asset management and real estate-related matters. • Provide legal advice to internal departments on contractual and operational issues. • Assist in managing legal documentation for development projects and property operations. • Work closely with senior lawyers and business teams to ensure legal compliance and risk management.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with experience in commercial contracts. • Exposure to real estate or asset management matters is advantageous. • Strong legal drafting and analytical skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced in-house environment. • Strong motivation and willingness to grow within the organization.

About the company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.