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Guildhall

The Role
 At Guildhall we are support one of Dubai's fastest growing real estate developers who are looking for a highly accomplished Senior Lawyer with 15–20 years of professional experience in real estate law, litigation, and FIDIC contracts. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Arabic-speaking lawyer with deep knowledge of the UAE and GCC legal landscape, capable of representing Citi Developers in courts and arbitration, drafting and reviewing complex contracts, and acting as a trusted advisor to our leadership team. Job Responsibilities • Represent Citi Developers in courts, arbitration, and dispute resolution proceedings. • Draft, review, and negotiate FIDIC contracts, real estate purchase agreements, lease agreements, and construction contracts. • Prepare and review MOUs, contracts, and legal agreements with partners, contractors, and stakeholders. • Handle all Dubai Land Department (DLD) related matters • Provide strategic legal advice on property acquisitions, joint ventures, and development projects. • Manage and oversee all litigation cases and regulatory matters, liaising with external counsel as required. • Ensure all real estate operations comply with UAE laws, court requirements, and regulatory frameworks. • Advise senior leadership on risk mitigation, dispute strategies, and compliance issues. • Conduct legal due diligence for major real estate and investment transactions. • Establish and update internal legal processes and policies to support business growth.
 
Requirements
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<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized university; Master’s in Law is an advantage. • Must be a qualified and licensed Lawyer with the right to practice law. • 15–20 years of experience in real estate law, litigation, and contract management. • Proven expertise in FIDIC contract drafting and review. • Strong background in drafting MOUs, agreements, and DLD-related matters. • Extensive knowledge of court systems, litigation procedures, and arbitration practices. • Native or fluent Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to manage high-value disputes and complex negotiations. • Prior experience working with real estate developers or major construction companies is highly preferred</li>
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About the company
 Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region. With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific. Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services. Guildhall is the partner of choice.

Senior Lawyer - Real Estate

Atara Development

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 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 Atara Development LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive In-House Lawyer to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing and drafting Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA) and other contracts related to real estate development. Knowledge of construction contracts is a strong plus. This role supports the company&rsquo;s development projects by ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and effective contract management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Review, draft, and negotiate Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA) and other real estate contracts
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 Provide legal advice on contracts, transactions, and regulatory compliance in real estate development
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 Assist in reviewing construction contracts and advise on related risks and obligations
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 Collaborate with project managers, finance, and external counsel to support projects
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 Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the real estate and construction sectors
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 Assist with dispute resolution and coordinate with external legal advisors as needed
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 Ensure legal documents comply with applicable laws and protect company interests
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized institution
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 Licensed to practice law; relevant legal certifications preferred
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 Minimum 3 years of experience in real estate law, contract review, and negotiation
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 Familiarity with construction contract law is a must
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 Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
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 Ability to work independently
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Company Lawyer

Hitachi Energy

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 The opportunity
 
 
 
 We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Legal Counsel to join our team. In this role, you will be providing full-spectrum legal support across Corporate Functions and Business Units including Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage, Transformers, and Services.
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Make An Impact
 
 
 
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 Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, interpreting and advising on legal documents and contracts in collaboration with the business to achieve the best commercial outcome whilst mitigating risk
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 Providing strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including contract law, litigation, transactions/anti-trust, compliance, intellectual property, employment/labor, corporate governance, ethics and others.
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 Developing close working relationships with Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s internal customers including commercial business teams and supply chain functions
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 Reviewing policies and other documents from vendors, customers and other third parties ensuring compliance with policies.
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 Researching, analyzing, and interpreting laws, statutes, and regulations.
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 Developing awareness of legal issues and their implications across all areas of the business.
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 Advising on claims liability, legal rights and obligations and overseeing disputes and litigation matters.
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 Supporting business units in managing contractual claims and advise on the resolution of disputes or litigation through external advisors when necessary.
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 Participating in and promoting activities to ensure employees conduct business in compliance with the internal Hitachi Energy directives and applicable local laws.
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 Proactively developing effective legal strategies and practical solutions to address legal issues.
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 Monitoring legal affairs, including but not limited to litigations and activity reports.
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 Drafting and reviewing of Request for Quotations and input to Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, tender preparation, risks identification, risk review, negotiations of contracts, framework agreements, partnerships, settlements, etc. all in coordination with key internal stakeholders.
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 Planning and coordinating legal training.
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 Facilitating the sharing of best practices and ensuring harmonized and standardized processes are applied across Hitachi Energy to deliver consistent and optimized support to the business.
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 Assisting with the implementation and the monitoring of integrity across Hitachi Energy and act as a personal role-model in this regard.
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 Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Support Corporate Legal and Compliance functions responsible to avoid non-compliance.
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 Supporting the implementation of the Code of Ethic and Business Conduct and assisting with the resolution of integrity-related issues and other actions
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 You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
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 Living Hitachi Energy&rsquo;s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
 
 
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 Your background
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law.
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 A qualified lawyer with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience
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 Ideally 5+ years of experience as in-house legal counsel or in legal practice relating to major utilities construction/engineering projects with a successful track record of handling complex international corporation and commercial transactions.
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 Strong experience in contract law and commercial negotiations.
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 Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including team spirit as well as the ability to influence people at all levels.
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 High level of integrity and ethical standards.
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 Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
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 Bar admission is preferred but not mandatory.
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 Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English is required.
 
 
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 Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
 
 
 With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time &ndash; balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
 
 
 Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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Legal Counsel

Hitachi Rail

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across various business units. Key responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance and litigation matters, and collaborating with internal teams. Ideal candidates should have a law degree, over 10 years of experience, and expertise in contract law. Proficiency in Arabic and English is a plus.

Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts, Compliance & Strategy

Clover Project Management LLC

Lawyer &ndash; UK Property and Commercial Leasing About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Lawyer with proven experience in UK property law, particularly within commercial leasing and real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of UK leasing structures, landlord and tenant obligations, and the drafting and negotiation of lease agreements for commercial properties.You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external clients to provide legal advice and support across all stages of the leasing process &mdash; from due diligence and contract preparation to renewals, terminations, and compliance matters.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements, licences, and related property documents.</li><li>Advise on all aspects of UK commercial property law, including landlord and tenant matters.</li><li>Manage legal aspects of property acquisitions, disposals, and lease renewals.</li><li>Conduct due diligence on property portfolios and leasing arrangements.</li><li>Provide clear, practical legal advice to support business decisions and mitigate risk.</li><li>Liaise with external solicitors, agents, and regulatory authorities as required.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant UK property legislation and regulations.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Qualified Solicitor (England &amp; Wales).</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;7 years&rsquo; experience in UK property and commercial leasing law.</li><li>Strong background in commercial lease drafting and negotiation.</li><li>Excellent understanding of UK real estate and landlord/tenant frameworks.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and commercial awareness.</li></ul>Why Join Us<ul><li>Opportunity to work on diverse and high-value property portfolios.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive working environment.</li><li>Exposure to international property projects (if applicable).</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED10,000.00 - AED19,000.00 per month

Lawyer - UK Property and Commercial Leasing

Jollibee UAE

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 Jollibee UAE is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join our growing team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts (supplier agreements, leases, service contracts, etc.)
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 Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business operations in the UAE
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 Handle real estate-related legal matters (rental/leasing, fit-outs)
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 Manage dispute resolution, litigation support, and risk mitigation
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and HR
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 Qualifications &amp; Skills:
 
 
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 Law degree with a strong understanding of UAE corporate and commercial law
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 Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiation
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 Fluent in Arabic with excellent English communication skills (both written and spoken).
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 Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
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 Ability to work independently and manage multiple legal matters
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 Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office tools is highly desirable
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Corporate Lawyer

Alaan الآن

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 About Alaan
 
 
 
 Alaan is the SuperCard&trade; for businesses and the most loved fintech in the Middle East. Our mission is to simplify finance for businesses so they can save time and money.
 
 
 
 
 
 Alaan provides everything businesses need to manage and control expenses, including the SuperCard&trade;, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralized dashboards, all in one place.
 
 
 
 
 
 Over 1500 businesses in the UAE and KSA, from startups to enterprises, use Alaan to control spending and save costs.
 
 
 
 
 
 Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups - Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re not just building software. We&rsquo;re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the role
 
 
 
 
 We're looking for an ambitious lawyer to join our nascent legal team and help scale our B2B fintech operations across the GCC region. As our legal counsel, you'll work independently on a diverse range of legal matters while collaborating closely with Product, Sales, and Operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad legal experience in a fast-growing Series A-B fintech environment, working on everything from commercial contracts to regulatory compliance across multiple GCC markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you'll do
 
 
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 Supporting business teams in new market initiatives and product launches across GCC jurisdictions
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 Leading with licensing applications, regulatory filings, and corporate governance matters
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 Reviewing and drafting commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership deals, and customer terms of service for products
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 Advising on legal aspects of product development across our suite of fintech products
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 Assisting with drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures across business units and markets
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 Assisting with contract management processes and related operational tasks
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 Documenting legal precedents and contributing to internal knowledge sharing and legal playbooks
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 What we're looking for
 
 
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 Qualification as a lawyer in a common-law jurisdiction
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 2-4 years of legal experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house counsel, ideally relevant experience working with fintech, financial services, or high-growth technology companies
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 Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
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 Basic understanding of financial services regulations and corporate compliance requirements
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 Self-motivated individual who can work independently while supporting cross-functional teams
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 Excellent communication skills and business judgment
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 Experience with GCC legal frameworks or willingness to quickly develop expertise in the region
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 Fluent in Arabic and English
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 What's in it for you
 
 
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 Contribute to building the Middle East&rsquo;s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
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 Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability
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 Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance
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 Participate in exciting offsite events
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 Competitive salary and equity
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 Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more
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