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One Development

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 One Development is a leading real estate development firm committed to delivering high-impact, design-forward, and community-centered projects. With a dynamic portfolio of transformative developments, we are shaping the future of urban environments across the region. We are seeking a highly skilled
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 to provide expert legal guidance and oversight across all aspects of our business. This is a critical role for an experienced legal professional with strong real estate knowledge and fluency in Arabic.
 
 
 
 
 
 As
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 , you will be the primary legal advisor to the executive team, supporting complex real estate transactions, managing legal risk, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience working in-house with a real estate developer and possess excellent commercial judgment and negotiation skills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide legal advice / strategic counsel across full lifecycle of real estate development projects.
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 Oversee legal matters related to:
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 Land acquisition and due diligence
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 Planning permissions, zoning, and entitlements
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 Development and construction contracts
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 Debt and equity financing
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 Leasing, asset sales, and property management
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 Joint ventures, partnerships, and corporate structuring
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements and contracts.
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 Manage and coordinate external legal counsel when needed.
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 Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance.
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 Support the resolution of disputes, claims, and litigation.
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 Advise on internal governance, compliance procedures, and risk mitigation.
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practicing certificate.
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 5 to 7 years
 
 of legal experience, including
 
 at least 3 years in-house
 
 at a real estate development firm.
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 Fluency in Arabic is required.
 
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 Strong understanding of real estate law, land use, construction, and finance.
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 Proven ability to manage legal negotiations and complex documentation.
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 Commercially minded with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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 Able to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel - Real Estate Investments

Pennell Hart

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 Legal Counsel, Real Estate, Dubai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Pennell Hart is partnering with a leading master developer known for creating transformative mixed-use communities and iconic destinations across the UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re searching for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join the in-house legal team and support a dynamic pipeline of mega-projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Position
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a lawyer to manage all legal aspects of our client's master development projects. You will act as a key business partner, mitigating legal risk while enabling business growth. This role requires a deep understanding of the full property development life cycle, from land acquisition and project structuring to off-plan sales, construction, and handover
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications and Experience
 
 
 
 
 
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 4 - 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), either in-house with a real estate developer or in a top-tier law firm focusing on real estate
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 Proven expertise in the UAE real estate market ideal but consideration also given to candidates working overseas
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 Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
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 Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
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 For further information, please contact Bronwyn at Pennell Hart. All applications are treated in the strictest of confidence. Please note, should you profile not match the criteria your application may not be acknowledged.
 
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Legal Counsel (Real Estate)

Motei & Associates

Your Role 
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 <ul> <li> You will offer comprehensive legal services covering the full spectrum of corporate transactions to clients. More specifically you will work on multinational corporations, commercial companies, ambitious domestic entrepreneurs and visionary start-ups.</li> <li>You will be involved in advising on domestic and cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, including due diligence and exchange offers, acquisition, sale or reorganization of subsidiaries, division and asset deals, joint ventures, strategic alliances, recapitalizations and liquidations etc.</li> <li>You will provide ongoing advice to clients in-house legal teams on matters affecting day-to-day operations, including companies, employment and immigrations laws and regulations, compliance, and directors and managers liability.</li> <li>You will take part in corporate meetings, including preparing and attending of company general assembly meetings, prepare required legal documents and maintain required company s registries.</li> </ul> </div>
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 Qualifications </div>
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 <ul> <li>You hold a bachelor s degree from a reputable law school, ideally completed by LL.M.</li> <li>You have gained minimum 5 years of professional experience in a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel in in the UAE.</li> <li>You have a perfect command of English, spoken and written. Other languages will be considered an advantage.</li> <li>You are proactive, motivated, dynamic, able to work both independently and in a team and are eager to develop strong relationships with clients in an international context.</li> </ul> </div>
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 Salary Package </div>
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 <ul> <li>We offer attractive salary package with excellent cash compensation scheme on achieving targets.</li> <li>You shall also be subject to our Finder Fee Module for finding new leads.</li> </ul> If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and a cover letter. All applications will be treated confidentially. If you re ready to take the next step in your legal career and join a team dedicated to excellence, we want to hear from you! Don t miss this opportunity to make a difference and grow both personally and professionally.</div>

Corporate/Commercial Lawyer

Dubai Taxi Company

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The role will support in achieving the Legal department's objectives by providing legal guidance and advice on corporate matters, contracts, and projects. The role will identify legal risks in business and contracts, recommend solutions, and ensure the company&rsquo;s interests are protected. Focused on supporting DTC&rsquo;s transformation and growth, the role will offer commercially based, solution-driven legal advice and assistance to various functions within the company, with particular attention to local and international regulations always ensuring protection of the company&rsquo;s interest.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
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 Acts as lead legal advisor for different contracts and projects and for providing legal advice to the business.
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 Represents the Legal Department at cross-company projects and assignments.
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 Assists in developing a contract management process and risk identification and mitigation process.
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 Assists in developing and maintaining framework and standards to ensure effective legal support on contractual compliance and governance.
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 Manages relationships with external counsel on complex contracts, assists in conducting due diligence and contract drafting in M&amp;A projects and manages external legal budget.
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 Ensures quality management of contract templates for projects including (NDAs, MOUs, JVs, M&amp;A, employment, services and operational contracts and other agreements).
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 Reviews policies and procedures in line with local regulations.
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 Provides training for UAE Nationals within the Legal Department to develop their legal skills and career growth.
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 In liaison with the Legal Counsel, represents the Legal Department, as required, in strategic negotiations to ensure optimum legal structure and to negotiate and finalize agreements while ensuring DTC is contractually protected in its arrangements.
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 Collaborates with the members of the Legal Department; and cross-functional teams to ensure effective legal support throughout the company
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 Ensure continuous monitoring of industry trends, changes in local and international regulations, and legal best practices to advise the business on compliance and risk mitigation.
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 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 :
 
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 Minimum 6&ndash;7 years of experience as a qualified lawyer, including experience in PQE.
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 Experience in M&amp;As and commercial contracts is essential.
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 Preferable mix of professional experience as in-house counsel of strong legal experience in a broad spectrum of areas including (capital markets, corporate law, M&amp;A, commercial) and legal counsel in a top tier law firm with international clients or other relevant private or public practice.
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 Excellent communication and drafting skills in Arabic and English
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 Academic Qualification:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law.
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 Masters will be an added advantage
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Manager - Corporate & Contracts (Legal)

Kitopi

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 Kitopi is a creator of magical food experiences&mdash;we discover, create, and curate homegrown brands from the region, for the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 With a purpose to satisfy the world&rsquo;s appetite to create joy, Kitopi owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 200+ brands. These brands are either created, discovered, or curated with their customers in mind.
 
 
 
 
 
 Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. By July 2021, Kitopi achieved Unicorn status, becoming the fastest company in the MENA region to reach this milestone.
 
 
 
 
 
 Kitopi&rsquo;s growth has been fueled by its innovative and scalable software solutions. Kitopi&rsquo;s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS), an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real-time. As part of its growth roadmap, technological innovation, data science, artificial intelligence, and robotics will take center stage as Kitopi continues to reinvent the food industry and remain the leading food company in the region.
 
 
 
 
 
 With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. It also operates its Customer Experience Center in Amman, Jordan, and its Engineering Hub in Krakow, Poland.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 As a Corporate Counsel at Kitopi, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal support across all areas of Kitopi&rsquo;s business operations, corporate transactions, compliance initiatives, and risk management. You will work closely with business leaders to draft and negotiate contracts, advise on legal risks, and support regulatory requirements across the regions Kitopi operates in.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a hands-on, business-facing role requiring sound legal judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, leases, franchise agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
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 Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, business strategies, and regulatory compliance in areas such as commercial, employment, data privacy, and corporate governance.
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 Support corporate transactions such as entity formation, joint ventures, mergers &amp; acquisitions, and internal restructuring.
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 Assist in managing disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations as necessary.
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 Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all jurisdictions where Kitopi operates.
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 Develop and maintain templates, contract management processes, and playbooks to drive efficiency and consistency.
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 Deliver internal training on legal and compliance matters to relevant teams.
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 Support intellectual property (IP) registration, protection, and enforcement activities.
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 Coordinate with external counsel on specialized legal matters.
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 Contribute to continuous improvement of internal legal workflows and policies.
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 Advise on and manage compliance programs, including anti-bribery, anti-money laundering (AML), and data protection.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree; admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
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 4&ndash;7 years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE) in a top law firm and/or as in-house counsel in a fast-paced company.
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 An Arabic speaker is preferred
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 Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
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 Knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory law.
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 Experience in the food &amp; beverage, retail, hospitality, or tech sectors is a plus.
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 Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives pragmatically.
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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 High attention to detail, strong analytical ability, and business acumen.
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 Ability to prioritize, work independently, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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 Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across departments and geographies.
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 - Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
 
 
 - Be involved in customized workshops run by the Kitopi Academy.
 
 
 - Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
 
 
 - Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
 
 
 - Free and unlimited access to a nutritionist.
 
 
 - No Dress Code! (T&amp;C applies).
 
 
 - The famous team activities and social events bursting with fun
 
 
 - Inclusive private health insurance.
 
 
 - Up to 50% discount on Kitopi brands.
 
 
 - Annual leave as per the company policy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Additionally, we offer:
 
 
 
 - Wellness spaces designed for mothers inclusive for all.
 
 
 - Monthly well-being programs to nurture your mental and physical health.
 
 
 - Informative and empowering webinars to support your growth.
 
 
 - Social Thursdays and Fridays across markets to gather and connect with colleagues.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Recruitment Process and Timeline
 
 
 
 First, you apply, and our talent attraction team will review your profile. If your profile matches our requirements, you will receive a link to schedule a meeting with a recruiter at your convenience. This meeting is an opportunity for you to share more about yourself and for us to get to know you better.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you are shortlisted, you will meet with our hiring managers. Depending on the role and its requirements, you may need to attend 2-3 interview rounds. These rounds could include a case study, role-play, trial assignment, or live coding session, which will be communicated to you in the initial conversation.
 
 
 
 
 
 Upon successful completion of the interview rounds, your recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer. We aim to complete this process within 2-3 weeks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?
 
 
 
 We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong.
 
 
 
 
 
 Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in 6 countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for.
 
 
 
 
 
 Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world&rsquo;s appetite.
 
</div>

Corporate Legal Counsel

JEX Personnel

The Role
 We are seeking a motivated Junior Lawyer to join our in-house legal team in Dubai. The successful candidate will provide legal support across various business functions, ensuring compliance with UAE laws and regulations, and contributing to the company’s strategic goals. Responsibilities: - Provide legal advice and support to internal departments on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. - Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and agreements. - Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the company’s operations in the UAE. - Assist in managing corporate governance and compliance matters. - Collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary and manage legal documentation. - Support dispute resolution processes and assist in litigation management as needed. - Conduct legal research to support business initiatives and decision-making.
 
Requirements
 <ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university; LLM or equivalent qualification is a plus. - Licensed to practice law or eligible in the UAE jurisdiction. - 1-3 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within an in-house legal department or law firm. - Strong understanding of UAE laws and regulations, particularly corporate and commercial law. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. - Fluency in English & Arabic.</li>
</ul>
About the company
 Executive search involves working with a third party, such as JEX Personnel. Executive search is relationship driven. JEX Personnel will work closely with you to understand the requirements of the role. It is a research-led approach, meaning a search firm will be paid a retainer fee upfront to carry out analyse the marketplace and benchmark for skills/roles and salaries. A search firm will tend to have extensive knowledge of and access to board directors and senior executives across industries and functions, allowing them to build a large pool of top executive talent

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