Legal Counsel

We are looking for an experienced, commercially focused Legal Counsel to join our real estate investment platform. This role involves advising on a wide range of high-value, complex real estate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, investment structuring, and fund management activities. The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to institutional-grade investments and work closely with senior leadership across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating investment and shareholder documentation, term sheets, subscription agreements, and shareholder arrangements.
• Coordinate and manage legal aspects of due diligence for equity and debt transactions.
• Provide legal support for corporate finance initiatives, including capital restructuring and strategic investment activities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory frameworks across onshore, ADGM, and DIFC jurisdictions.
• Supporting the establishment of legal entities and regulated fund structures.
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial, real estate, and construction contracts.
• Advise on the interpretation and application of contractual and statutory provisions to support enforcement strategies, dispute management, and commercial negotiations.
• Work closely with investment, procurement, commercial, and finance teams to execute complex real estate transactions.
• Contract FIDIC

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in the UK, US, or another recognized common law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 3-5 years post qualification experience gained at a reputable international law firm or within an established corporate/investment fund in the GCC.
• Strong background across corporate law, private equity, funds.
• Exceptional legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commercial, solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.