lawyer real estate

MENA Recruit

The Role
 Overview An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a mid to senior-level Real Estate Lawyer to join one of the UAE’s leading real estate businesses. This role has become available due to two recent senior departures, creating an urgent need for an experienced lawyer to support the legal team on key real estate transactions and operational matters. Key Responsibilities • Advise on real estate acquisitions and disposals across a large operational asset portfolio, including malls, hotels, schools, offices, and residential properties. • Provide legal oversight on a leasing portfolio, working alongside external consultants managing day-to-day leasing matters. • Support the business with general operational legal issues relating to property assets. • Collaborate with the internal M&A team on transactions where required. • Review, draft, and negotiate real estate agreements and transaction documents. • Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.
 
Requirements
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<li>Qualified lawyer with mid to senior-level experience in real estate law. • Strong transactional experience in property acquisitions and disposals. • Experience working in a law firm or in-house legal team. • Ability to start immediately or at short notice. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Other information: Abu Dhabi (office-based, with some flexibility on Fridays) / 4.5 days per week 4 months initial term, with option to extend to 6 months</li>
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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.

Real Estate Lawyer (Secondment)

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
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<li>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.</li>
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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.

Junior Legal Counsel – Real Estate (Permanent)

AT&T

<div>This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
At AT&amp;T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.
As a Real Estate Lawyer for a major telecommunications company, you will serve as the principal legal advisor on all real estate matters across the organization. This position oversees the legal aspects of real property transactions, including purchases, sales, leases, and easements, as well as land use, zoning, and permitting related to network infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with internal business units, external counsel, and counterparties to ensure the company&rsquo;s real estate activities align with strategic objectives. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li> Advise executive leadership and business teams on all legal matters pertaining to real estate, including acquisitions, dispositions, and development of property to support company operations and network expansion.</li><li> Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate contracts, such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, subleases, easements, licenses, and rights-of-way.</li><li> Manage due diligence for real estate transactions, identifying potential risks and ensuring clear title, environmental compliance, and resolution of encumbrances or liens.</li><li> Oversee land use, zoning, and permitting processes for construction and operation of telecommunications facilities.</li><li> Direct outside counsel and coordinate with internal legal, compliance, and risk management teams to manage litigation or disputes related to real estate assets.</li><li> Develop and implement real estate policies, best practices, and training materials to ensure consistent risk management and regulatory compliance across the company.</li><li> Monitor changes in real estate law, telecommunications regulations, and industry standards, proactively advising stakeholders of impacts to business operations.</li><li> Join a team of in-house real estate attorneys and paralegals, fostering professional growth and high performance.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li> Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active and good standing with a state bar.</li><li> 10+ years of experience in real estate law, with a proven track record in complex commercial transactions, preferably in the telecommunications, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.</li><li> Extensive experience negotiating and closing purchases, sales, leases, and easements of commercial and industrial properties.</li><li> Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li> Ability to manage multiple high-value projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li></ul>
Our AVP Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate earns between $231,700 - $347,500 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&amp;T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:<ul><li>
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage</li><li>
401(k) plan</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement program</li><li>
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Paid Caregiver Leave</li><li>
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected</li><li>
Adoption Reimbursement</li><li>
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)</li><li>
Life and Accidental Death Insurance</li><li>
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal</li><li>
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)</li><li>
Extensive employee wellness programs</li><li>
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&amp;T mobility plans and accessories,</li><li>
AT&amp;T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&amp;T phone</li></ul>
Call to action
If you&rsquo;re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today!
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Dallas, Texas
Salary Range:
$231,700.00 - $347,500.00
It is the policy of AT&amp;T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&amp;T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&amp;T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.</div>

AVP Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Overview: 
The Nashville office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Real Estate Practice.
 
The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and three (3) to fifteen (15) years of experience in real estate transactions and litigation. Familiarity with purchase and sale, entitlements, and government agencies is a plus.
 
Lewis Brisbois' Real Estate Practice is comprised of attorneys located throughout our offices nationwide. The firm represents a broad array of clients, including developers, public agencies, as well as national, regional, and local retailers and restaurant groups.
 
Responsibilities will include legal research and writing, both in the transactional and litigation contexts, knowledge of how to work with public agency rules and regulations, drafting of agreements with agencies on behalf of developers, and the ability to work with staff members of various agencies. General knowledge of land planning, environmental and engineering issues impacting land development is also needed.
 
The work will include attending public hearings both during the days and evenings. A background in government relations is a plus.
 
All candidates must possess Tennessee Bar membership, solid academic credentials and organizational skills.
 
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
 
Qualifications: 
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Real Estate Attorney

Sussman Law

Are you a freelance real estate law clerk and/or legal assistant looking to work remotely. This position would be based on either on a flat fee based on a per file basis or hourly rate. You would be required to work independently. Your primarily role will be to manage and complete real estate purchase, sale, mortgages and refinancing transactions from start to finish with minimal supervision including:<ul><li>Familiar with Unity, Closer, PC law, Cosmolex and Teraview</li><li>Other apps such as Dropbox and as well as remote assistance/access application including Teamviewer and Zoom.</li><li>Handle Title and Off-Title Searches.</li><li>Handle bookkeeping and record-keeping tasks as assigned.</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, brokers, lenders and other law office.</li><li>Manage residential real estate transactions (purchase, sale, refinance) from start to post-closing.</li><li>Manage commercial real estate transactions (sale, asset and purchase).</li><li>Coordinate and manage a high volume of files and deadlines.</li><li>Organize and maintain both physical and electronic legal file and/or storage system.</li><li>Arrange execution of all required closing documents.</li><li>Preparing reporting letters</li><li>Maintain filing and storage system.</li><li>Ability to review title abstracts and draft requisition letters.</li><li>Communicating with clients, lenders, real estate agents and other law offices.</li><li>Managing incoming phone calls, faxes and emails.</li></ul>Some residential real estate transactions will include condominium, waterfront properties, farm, rural and commercial. Preferred a real estate law clerk with 5+ years&rsquo; experience. Preference will be provided to those in Ontario and are available during the day from 9am-6pm.Work from home opportunities<ul><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Only applicants from Ontario will be considered due to knowledge of laws and regulations.</li></ul>Job Types: Part-time, ContractPay: $20.00 - $25.00 per yearApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Are you applying as a law clerk from Ontario?</li><li>Are you comfortable on a computer and the ability to use technology at ease such as Zoom, Dropbox and Office?</li><li>Are you available to assist during the day from Monday to Friday; 9am to 6pm?</li><li>What is your flat fee or hourly rate expectations?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>real estate law: 5 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Freelance Real Estate Law Clerk

The Role
 Overview An established real estate developer in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The role will involve advising on complex transactions and supporting the business across the full lifecycle of real estate investments and developments. This position offers a seat at the table with a serious developer, providing direct involvement in strategic legal and commercial decisions. Key Responsibilities • Provide legal advice on real estate transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures. • Draft and negotiate share purchase agreements (SPAs), joint venture agreements, and commercial contracts. • Support the business on asset management and development projects. • Manage legal risks related to property investments and development activities. • Work closely with senior management and internal stakeholders on strategic projects. • Liaise with external counsel and oversee legal matters relating to major transactions.
 
Requirements
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<li>10+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE). • Strong background in real estate law and asset management. • Experience gained from an international law firm and/or a large in-house legal environment. • Proven experience handling complex real estate transactions. • Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.</li>
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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.

Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate (Permanent)

Talaat Moustafa Group

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 Oversee all litigation cases involving the company, including:
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 Real estate disputes (ownership, registration, possession, eviction)
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 Contractor and construction disputes
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 Buyer and investor claims
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 Commercial and contractual disputes
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 Develop case strategies and supervise their execution from filing through final judgment and enforcement.
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 Represent the company before Egyptian courts with all its degrees &amp; stages (economic, civil, administrative, etc.) where applicable.
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 Review and draft pleadings, appeals, and legal submissions, etc.
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 Monitor court proceedings, deadlines, and procedural compliance.
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 Appoint, manage, and evaluate external law firms and litigation counsel.
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 Review legal opinions and ensure alignment with company strategy.
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 Control and optimize litigation budgets and legal expenses.
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 Lead negotiations for settlement of disputes to minimize financial and operational impact.
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 Advise management on risk exposure and settlement options.
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 Handle arbitration cases and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms where applicable.
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 Oversee execution of court judgments, including debt recovery and enforcement actions.
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 Coordinate with enforcement authorities and bailiffs.
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 Manage legal actions related to bounced cheques, payment defaults, and installment disputes.
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 Analyze litigation trends and recurring disputes to identify root causes.
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 Provide recommendations to internal departments (sales, development, contracts) to reduce future disputes.
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 Review contracts and policies from a disputes perspective.
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 Handle disputes with governmental authorities (e.g., licensing, land allocation, zoning).
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 Represent the company before administrative courts and regulatory bodies.
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 Prepare periodic litigation reports for senior management, including:
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 Case status updates
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 Financial exposure and provisions
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 Success rates and risk assessments
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 Maintain proper documentation and litigation tracking systems.
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 Lead and mentor in-house litigation lawyers (if applicable).
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 Ensure high standards of legal practice and professional development within the team.
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 Education:
 
 LL.B. from an Egyptian university; LL.M. or relevant postgraduate studies preferred.
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 Bar Admission:
 
 Must be registered as an Appeal or Cassation Lawyer with the Egyptian Bar Association.
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 Experience:
 
 12&ndash;15+ years of legal experience, with a heavy focus on Real Estate, Construction, and Commercial litigation in Egypt.
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 Court Expertise:
 
 Proven track record before Economic, Civil, and Administrative (State Council) courts.
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 Technical Skills:
 
 Expert drafting of pleadings/appeals in formal Arabic.
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 Languages:
 
 Native-level Arabic (legal technicality).
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Litigation Manager

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