Job Title: Legal Counsel - Real Estate Development About the Company
Emilion Development LLC is a forward-thinking real estate development company based in Dubai, specializing in off-plan residential and mixed-use developments. We are seeking Legal counsil to join our team. This role requires hands on experience within a real estate development company in the UAE and a strong understanding of the legal framework governing property development and sales in Dubai. The candidate will play a key advisory and operational role, supporting senior management on all legal matters related to off plan project development, sales, corporate operations, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiateoff-plan Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPAs), reservation forms, addendums, and buyer documentation.
- Handle all legal aspects ofreal estate development projects, including project structuring, approvals, and documentation.
- Ensure full compliance withDubai Land Department (DLD), RERA, and other relevant authorities.
- Advise management onlegal risks, contractual obligations, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support the setup and management ofescrow accounts and ensure compliance with off plan regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiatecorporate and commercial agreements, including consultant, contractor, supplier, and service provider contracts.
- Coordinate withexternal legal counsel, consultants, banks, and government authorities as required.
- Supportdispute resolution, pre litigation assessments, and coordination with external lawyers when necessary.
- Assist incorporate governance matters, internal policies, and compliance procedures.
- Provide practical, business focused legal advice to support the company's commercial objectives.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced real estate development lawyer to play a strategic role in a growing development company, contribute directly to project success, and be part of shaping landmark developments in Dubai.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of UAE experience, withmandatory prior experience in a real estate development company.
- Strong, hands on knowledge ofoff plan property sales, DLD/RERA regulations, escrow laws, and UAE property law.
- Solid understanding ofcorporate and commercial lawas applied to real estate development.
- Proven experience incontract drafting, negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Fluency inEnglish is required.