legal counsel

Kira Financial Brokerage L.L.C

Location: DUBAI, UAE (ONSITE) Company: KIRA Financial Brokers LLC Employment Type: Full-time | PermanentAbout KIRA FinancialKIRA Financial Brokers LLC is a leading UAE-based brokerage, fully authorized and regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) &ndash; Category 1.We specialize in delivering institutional-grade CFD and Forex trading solutions. With a focus on technological precision, deep liquidity, and operational excellence, we empower hedge funds, asset managers, and professional traders to navigate global markets with confidence.Our headquarters are located at Gold &amp; Diamond Park, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE.JOB DESCRIPTION <ul><li>Lead legal review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, SLAs, partnership agreements, and client onboarding documentation.</li><li>Support legal due diligence (DD) for new clients, partners, vendors, and strategic initiatives, working closely with Compliance, Business Development, and Operations teams</li><li>Provide legal guidance on trading and infrastructure products, ensuring contracts and activities align with applicable laws and regulatory expectations.</li><li>Assist with Head of Compliance to interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements across the UAE and other key jurisdictions, particularly as they relate to financial services, and cross-border operations.</li><li>Review and advise on legal risk across business initiatives, including new product launches, market expansion, and strategic partnerships</li><li>Coordinate with external counsel as needed on jurisdiction-specific legal, regulatory, and licensing matters.</li><li>Support internal stakeholders by translating complex legal concepts into practical, business-oriented advice in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Assist with maintaining and improving internal legal processes, templates, and documentation standards as the company scales.</li><li>Managing incoming requests for new client and matter openings to ensure a seamless onboarding process. Execute end-to-end verification for retail and professional clients using Sumsub.</li><li>Identify and escalate high-risk cases, including PEPs and residents of high-risk jurisdictions.</li><li>Facilitate screenings for new hires and conduct annual staff compliance reviews.</li><li>Review social media, website content, and ads to ensure they are &quot;Fair, Clear, and Not Misleading&quot; and contain mandatory risk warnings.</li><li>Perform daily screenings against global Sanctions Lists and assist in the annual FATCA/CRS classification and reporting.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of periodic filings for the CMA.</li><li>Monitor internal policies and systems to ensure staff adherence</li><li>Analysing conflict search results using specialist software to identify and facilitate the resolution of regulatory or commercial issues.</li><li>Researching new clients for due diligence purposes and advising legal teams on the specific documentation required for compliance.</li><li>Implementing and maintaining robust information barriers to protect sensitive client data.</li><li>Conducting rigorous sanctions screening in accordance with global and local requirements. Collaborating with internal IT and accounts functions to ensure system accuracy and efficient workflows</li><li>Assisting with the testing and rollout of software upgrades for the business acceptance function.</li><li>Providing dedicated support in alignment with local working patterns.</li></ul>Salary &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>Salary will be discussed during the interview process</li><li>Benefits provided in accordance with UAE Labor Law</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED5,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Compliance Officer

Eversheds Sutherland

<div>
 
 What To Expect
 
 
 
 As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You&rsquo;re encouraged to put ideas into action and there&rsquo;s always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We&rsquo;re excited for what&rsquo;s next, so with us, you can be too.
 
 
 
 Our team
 
 
 
 We are a Banking Practice Group based in Dubai focused on advising clients on bespoke and innovation financing transaction structures both in the GCC and internationally.
 
 
 Having recently strengthened our platform with senior hires from top-tier global firms we are entering a new growth phase and are building a team that is excited about shaping the future of finance in the region.
 
 
 We work with an exceptional mix of clients, regularly advising borrowers and lenders on a broad range of financing transactions (both conventional and Shari&rsquo;ah compliant) including private credit and restructurings.
 
 
 The breadth and quality of work that we undertake sets us apart from many of our competitors. On the majority of transactions we act opposite Magic Circle and large U.S. firms. Many of our Partners and Associates have joined the team from Magic Circle, US and similar high quality finance practices, and work alongside Associates and Partners who have been with the firm from the early stages of their careers.
 
 
 We are looking for an ambitious lawyer who will be part of a collaborative team, with the opportunity to grow quickly and work directly and closely with the finance partners on complex financing matters.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Play a key role in assisting the team on advising borrowers and lenders on a broad range of financing transactions in the GCC, as well as financing transactions outside of the region.
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 Review, negotiate and agree LMA Facility Agreements, security documents and other finance documents.
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 Manage conditions precedent (CP) checklists and coordinate completion across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
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 Provide legal support on financing transactions, including private credit, real estate finance, and Islamic finance.
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 Conduct due diligence on borrowers, guarantors, and collateral, identifying risks and proposing mitigants.
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 Advise on security packages and oversee perfection steps.
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 Draft and review legal opinions and coordinate with local counsel.
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 Conduct legal research.
 
 
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 Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 English qualified lawyer with approximately three years post-qualification experience.
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 Strong banking and finance expertise with exposure to Islamic finance or real estate finance considered an advantage.
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 Ability to work on cross-border deals.
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 Thorough understanding of LMA Facility Agreements, security documents, and CP management.
 
 
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 What&rsquo;s in it for you?
 
 
 
 At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
 
 
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 We&rsquo;re fair, transparent and equitable
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 We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
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 We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
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 We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
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 We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
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 We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
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 We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
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 We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
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Associate, Banking & Finance

<div>
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 
 UMO
 
 is a stealth-mode FinTech venture aiming to evolve the way people experience money by building a unified, AI-powered, yet deeply human modern money platform across
 
 fiat, crypto, and investments -
 
 subject to regulatory approvals. The platform is being designed to break down traditional barriers to money across access, assets, and experience, enabling simpler, more adaptive ways for people to interact with financial services.
 
 
 We are currently developing our MVP and navigating licensing requirements, with a multidisciplinary team of
 
 100+ people
 
 representing 20+ nationalities. With our headquarters in the
 
 UAE
 
 and offices in
 
 Portugal
 
 and
 
 Ukraine
 
 , we are united behind a shared ambition and a relentless focus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 The
 
 Head of Legal at UMO
 
 is a strategic and hands-on leader driving our global legal operations. You will lead and grow a team of legal specialists to deliver high-quality, secure, and compliant solutions in a high-growth environment. Your mission is to balance rapid innovation with robust governance, ensuring that UMO&rsquo;s expansion across the UAE, EU, and beyond is structurally sound and regulatory-compliant.
 
 
 You are a
 
 "Business-First"
 
 legal expert who doesn't just identify risks but engineers the legal frameworks that allow our Product and Engineering teams to ship at pace. From securing VASP licenses to architecting complex BaaS partnerships, you are the guardian of UMO&rsquo;s global integrity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 1. Licensing &amp; Regulatory Strategy
 
 
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 Regulatory Lead:
 
 Drive the end-to-end licensing process across multiple jurisdictions, including direct, high-level engagement with VARA and other financial regulators.
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 Global Oversight:
 
 Provide full legal support for operations in the UAE, EU, and future target markets, ensuring a unified global strategy.
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 2. Product &amp; Crypto-Fiat Operations
 
 
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 Fintech Integration:
 
 Advise on the legal frameworks for Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), card programs, and complex banking partnerships.
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 Convergence Specialist:
 
 Act as the subject matter expert for the intersection of TradFi and Digital Assets, ensuring wallets, trading features, and fiat ramps remain compliant.
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 3. Corporate Governance &amp; IP
 
 
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 Organizational Architecture:
 
 Architect and maintain the global corporate structure, including holding companies, intercompany agreements, and IP protection.
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 Investor Relations:
 
 Support investment rounds, capital raises, and ongoing legal communication with investors and the Board.
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 4. Legal Ops &amp; Risk Management
 
 
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 Process Engineering:
 
 Build and optimize internal "Legal Ops" workflows to ensure the department scales efficiently as headcount grows.
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 Contract Mastery:
 
 Lead the negotiation of high-stakes agreements with global vendors, liquidity providers, and strategic partners.
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 Internal Controls:
 
 Establish and audit internal controls, AML/KYC policies, and data privacy standards (GDPR and local equivalents).
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 7+ years as Legal Counsel, with a mandatory focus on
 
 Regulated Fintech, Banking, or Crypto
 
 environments.
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 Leadership:
 
 Proven track record of managing and mentoring a legal team (experience leading 3+ specialists is ideal).
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 Domain Mastery:
 
 Deep understanding of VARA regulations, global payment rails (SEPA/SWIFT), and multi-jurisdictional licensing.
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 Drafting Excellence:
 
 Exceptional skills in drafting and negotiating complex multi-party agreements.
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 Language:
 
 Professional fluency in
 
 English
 
 (B2-C1); proficiency in
 
 Ukrainian or Russian
 
 is a significant advantage for regional office collaboration.
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 Mindset:
 
 A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a "zero-to-one" startup environment.
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 How We Measure Success:
 
 
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 Licensing Milestones:
 
 Successful acquisition and maintenance of key licenses in target jurisdictions (e.g., UAE VASP license).
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 Operational Velocity:
 
 Reduced turnaround time for contract reviews and legal approvals for new product features.
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 Regulatory Resilience:
 
 Zero major non-compliance findings in internal or external audits.
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 Team Growth:
 
 Successful scaling of the legal function and high performance of direct reports.
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 Compensation &amp; Benefits (Dubai, UAE):
 
 
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 Highly Competitive Compensation.
 
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 Visa Sponsorship:
 
 Full coverage of UAE employment visa and residency permit costs.
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 Relocation Support:
 
 Dedicated support desk to assist with your move, including inbound flight coverage (if applicable).
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 Time Off:
 
 25 working days of Annual Leave + UAE Public Holidays.
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 Health Coverage:
 
 Comprehensive Medical Insurance for yourself.
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 Performance Incentives:
 
 Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and incentives.
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 Statutory Benefits:
 
 End of Service Gratuity as per UAE Labour Law.
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Head of Legal

Onetouch Facility Management

We are a Dubai-based real estate company looking for a Lawyer &amp; Legal Advisor to handle basic and routine legal matters related to real estate and company operations.Drafting and reviewing real estate contracts (Form A, B, F, MOUs, tenancy agreements) Legal review of agreements with developers, brokers, agents, and clients Advising on Dubai &amp; UAE laws, including: Real estate and brokerage regulations Commercial &amp; civil law Company and contract law Ensuring compliance with RDC, RERA, DLD, and UAE regulations Handling NDAs, non-circumvention clauses, commission agreements Providing day-to-day legal advice to management Coordinating with external law firms when required (No court appearances or litigation required) Requirements: Qualified Lawyer or Legal Advisor licensed in the UAE (or with UAE legal practice experience) Strong knowledge of Dubai &amp; UAE laws (not limited to DLD regulations) Experience in real estate brokerage or property-related businesses Ability to work on a retainer / part-time basis Fluent in English / ArabicJob Type: Full-timePay: AED5,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>UAE RDC / Court: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>UAE Driving Lisence (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Lawyer (Dubai Real Estate Experience)

Economic Security Center of Dubai

<div><div>الوصف العام للوظيفة:<ul><li> مراجعة واعتماد الآراء والاستشارات القانونية وأي مستندات أخرى ذات طبيعة قانونية، بالإضافة إلى متابعة وإقرار عملية الإحالة القضائية، القيام بعملية إعداد ومراجعة التشريعات المنظمة للشأن المالي والاقتصادي في الإمارة.</li><li> متابعة سير إجراءات التقاضي في الجرائم التي من شأنها التأثير على اقتصاد الإمارة، وإعداد العقود ومذكرات التفاهم وصياغة القرارات الإدارية والمذكرات القانونية للجهات المعنية بحسب الاختصاص، إعداد البحوث والمقارنات القانونية.</li></ul>
المسؤوليات الرئيسية:<ul><li> إعداد سياسات ومعايير موحّدة تضمن تناسق إجراءات تقديم الاستشارات القانونية، وتوثيق آليات العمل ونماذج الاستشارة.</li><li> وضع آليات وضوابط لمتابعة التحديثات التشريعية وتقييم أثرها على الأنشطة الاقتصادية والمالية في الإمارة.</li><li> إعداد وتحديث الاستراتيجية القانونية للمركز، مع التركيز على سياسات الامتثال وإدارة المخاطر القانونية وآليات التحديث المستمر للأنظمة والتشريعات الداخلية للوحدات التنظيمية المختلفة في المركز.</li><li> تحليل الأنظمة واللوائح الصادرة حديثًا، وتقديم المقترحات والتوصيات المناسبة للوحدات التنظيمية المعنية بشأن تطوير التشريعات الداخلية.</li><li> توفير المشورة القانونية للجان المشتريات والتوظيف والتحقيق والتظلم، ودراسة الشكاوى والتظلمات المرتبطة بالشأن الداخلي للمركز وتقديم التوصيات المناسبة.</li><li> مراجعة القوانين والتشريعات الصادرة من المركز والواردة إليها، وإبداء الرأي حولها.</li><li> إعداد ومراجعة مسودات تفسير القوانين واللوائح والقرارات، وتقديم المشورة القانونية.</li><li> مراجعة ومتابعة إدارة الإحالة القضائية للشكاوى المقدمة من المركز بالتنسيق مع الوحدات التنظيمية المختصة في المركز.</li><li> إعداد سياسات ومعايير موحّدة تضمن تناسق إجراءات تقديم الاستشارات القانونية.</li></ul><div> 
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Qualifications<div></div> 
المؤهلات العلمية والخبرة :<ul><li> بكالوريوس بخبرة لا تقل عن 12 سنة بحد أدنى.</li><li> أو ماجستير بخبرة لا تقل عن 10 سنوات بحد أدنى.</li></ul>
المهارات المطلوبة:<ul><li> معرفة أساسية بالأنظمة واللوائح القانونية.</li><li> مهارات تنظيمية عالية وإدارة فعالة للوقت.</li><li> الدقة والانتباه للتفاصيل</li><li> التميّز في الإدارة</li><li> إدارة النزاعات والتفاوض بشأنها</li><li> التفكير الاستراتيجي</li><li> التفكير التحليل</li><li> قيادة التغيير</li><li> تمكين الموظفين وتطوير قدراتهم</li><li> إجادة استخدام الحاسب الآلي وتطبيقات Microsoft Office</li><li> إجادة اللغة العربية والإنجليزية (محادثة وكتابة).</li></ul></div></div><div></div>

(UAE National Only) - رئيس قسم الاستشارات القانونية

JEX Personnel

The Role
 We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Partner with a specialized focus on Tax law to join our leading legal firm in Dubai. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead complex tax-related legal matters, build client relationships, and contribute to the strategic growth of our tax practice within a prestigious and forward-thinking environment. Responsibilities: - Lead and manage high-profile tax law cases and advisory projects for local and international clients. - Provide expert counsel on a wide range of tax matters including corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax issues. - Develop and expand the firm's tax practice by identifying new business opportunities and fostering client relationships. - Collaborate closely with other practice areas to deliver integrated legal solutions. - Mentor and guide junior lawyers and staff within the tax department to build a strong, knowledgeable team. - Represent the firm at industry events, seminars, and conferences to enhance our profile as a leading tax law advisor. - Stay abreast of changes in UAE and international tax laws and regulations to provide timely, innovative legal advice.
 
Requirements
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<li>Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in tax law, preferably within a leading law firm or corporate legal department. - Proven track record managing complex tax-related matters and delivering successful outcomes for clients. - Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing legal teams. - Excellent business development abilities and a network of contacts in the UAE market. - Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining strong client relationships. - Proactive, strategic thinker with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - Deep understanding of UAE tax legislation, economic environment and international tax practices.</li>
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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

Partner - Tax Focus - Leading Law Firm

Al badeea Real Estate Company

Female Candidates OnlyJob descriptionA Real Estate Company is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee the operations of a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in property management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for providing exceptional service to tenants and property owners.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee daily property operations, ensuring timely rent collection, property maintenance, and tenant communications.</li><li>Lead a team of leasing agents and maintenance staff, ensuring tasks is completed efficiently.</li><li>Ensure all properties comply with real estate laws and regulations.</li><li>Resolve tenant complaints and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Conduct regular property inspections and coordinate repairs and upgrades as needed.</li><li>Manage lease agreements, renewals, and move-in/move-out processes.</li><li>Negotiate and finalize lease terms, ensuring they are in line with company policies and legal requirements.</li><li>Supervise a team of maintenance personnel, leasing agents, and administrative staff.</li><li>Provide training, guidance, and performance evaluations for team members.</li><li>Foster a positive and efficient work environment.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding property management, fair housing regulations, and tenant rights.</li><li>Handle legal issues related to tenant evictions, lease violations, and other property-related disputes in collaboration with legal counsel when needed.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSkillsQualifications:<ul><li>4+ years of property management experience.</li><li>Knowledge of property management software (e.g., Analyst, Pact).</li><li>Strong organizational and leadership abilities.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,500.00 - AED5,500.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Property Manager

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