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Cube Realty

Our company is looking for a Legal Officer specialized in Real Estate Development, bring a strong foundation in law, hands-on experience in handling real estate cases, and the ability to work seamlessly in both Arabic and English.My role includes:<ul><li>Managing and supporting real estate development cases</li><li>Drafting, reviewing, and translating contracts and legal documents in Arabic and English</li><li>Ensuring compliance with real estate, land, and regulatory laws</li><li>Coordinating with developers, consultants, and external legal parties</li><li>Protecting client and stakeholder interests through strategic legal support</li></ul>With a strong understanding of the legal frameworks governing real estate development, I am committed to supporting projects with clarity, precision, and integrity&mdash;turning legal structure into a catalyst for growth.Fluent in Arabic | Proficient in English | Law Graduate | Real Estate FocusedCompany is giving:<ul><li>Visa and medical insurance</li><li>A competitive salary</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED8,000.00 per month

Legal Officer

Multiply Group

Overview Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Legal Officer to join our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing tailored legal support across all commercial matters for our subsidiaries. This includes overseeing contract negotiations, managing legal risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and providing strategic legal advice to the management team. Responsibilities <ul><li>Serve as the go-to legal advisor for subsidiary teams, providing day-to-day legal support and strategic guidance across various business functions</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including technology agreements, media-related agreements, NDAs, supply agreements, service contracts, and licensing agreements. Represent the company in negotiations with external parties and governmental authorities</li><li>Develop and maintain standardised legal templates (e.g., contracts, agreements, policies) to ensure consistency and efficiency across subsidiaries. Update templates to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or company policies</li><li>Provide legal advice and support on employment-related matters, including employee contracts, workplace policies, dispute resolution, terminations, and compliance with labour laws</li><li>Identify legal risks within the subsidiaries' operations and proactively advise on risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's interests</li><li>Work closely with various teams across the subsidiaries, building strong working relationships. Provide practical legal advice that supports business objectives while ensuring legal compliance. Collaborate with senior management and business leaders to understand the company's strategic objectives and provide tailored legal solutions</li><li>Provide and / or review legal opinions on a wide range of commercial issues, such as corporate governance, employment matters, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance</li><li>Advise on legal compliance across all areas affecting subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including corporate governance and industry-specific regulations</li><li>Manage and resolve legal disputes or potential litigation involving subsidiaries, working closely with external counsel when necessary</li><li>Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, shareholder agreements, and board-related matters</li><li>Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and international laws</li><li>Stay updated on legal developments in commercial law and provide proactive solutions to potential legal challenges</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>A law degree from an accredited institution</li><li>At least 8 years PQE in commercial law, preferably in-house</li><li>Strong understanding of corporate governance and commercial contracts</li><li>Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts with a commercial mindset</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders</li><li>Experience in working in the UAE</li></ul> Senioriy level <ul><li>Mid-Senior level</li></ul> Employment type <ul><li>Full-time</li></ul> Job function <ul><li>Legal</li></ul> Industries <ul><li>IT Services and IT Consulting</li></ul>

Emirates NBD

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 We seek the best UAE talents to join our ENBD family. Freshers with Law background or Paralegals are welcome to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About
 
 
 
 The Collection &amp; Recovery Department of Emirates NBD Bank safeguards the bank&rsquo;s asset quality by ensuring the timely recovery of overdue and defaulted financing facilities. The Legal Collections Unit within the department plays a critical role in pursuing legal remedies when amicable recovery efforts fail. All actions are guided by UAE civil laws, Central Bank regulations with a focus on ethical, fair, and professional practices across Retail portfolios.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 FR Legal Officer is responsible for initiating and managing legal recovery actions for overdue accounts, including Personal Loan, Credit Cards, Auto Loan, Home Loan and SME facilities. The officer will assess delinquent accounts, prepare legal documentation, engage with external legal counsel, courts, and regulatory bodies, and ensure that legal actions are executed within the framework of UAE law to protect the bank&rsquo;s interests and maximize recoveries.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
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 Review delinquent and non-performing accounts referred by the collections team for legal escalation.
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 Analyze financing contracts and assess legal viability of action.
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 Prepare and issue legal notices, demand letters, and court submissions in coordination with internal legal and external law firms.
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 Initiate legal actions for bounced cheques, unpaid debts, or contract breaches through the UAE judicial system.
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 Coordinate with external legal advisors, police, and court authorities to ensure proper filing and follow-up on cases.
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 Track and report the progress of legal cases including hearing dates, judgments, and enforcement status.
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 Work with internal stakeholders (collections, credit, risk) to ensure case consistency and approval workflows.
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 Recommend accounts for settlement, restructuring, repossession, or legal closure based on case merit and cost-benefit analysis.
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 Ensure legal documents, case records, and action logs are accurately maintained in the bank&rsquo;s legal MIS systems.
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 Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance functions with case-level documentation and updates.
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 Ensure all legal actions are conducted in a respectful, and customer-conscious manner, maintaining the bank&rsquo;s reputation.
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 What You'll Need
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university. (optional)
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 Diploma or certificate in Paralegal
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 Licensed to practice law in the UAE (optional).
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 Hands-on experience with UAE court procedures, bounced cheque cases, and contractual dispute resolution. (optional but preferred)
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 Skilled in preparing legal documents, reviewing contracts, and interacting with legal authorities.
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 Ability to interpret and apply banking concepts to legal enforcement.
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 Proficiency in MS Office, legal tracking systems, and banking software.
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 Excellent oral and written communication in English; Arabic proficiency is an asset.
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 Strong time management, attention to detail, and documentation abilities.
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 Benefits
 
 
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 Competitive salary
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 Health insurance
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 Career development opportunities
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 ENBD Employees' staff benefits
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Saipem

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 Saipem is a global leader in engineering services for the design, construction, and operation of complex infrastructures and plants in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore.
 
 
 The vision that inspires us is &ldquo;Engineering for a sustainable future&rdquo;. This is why we are engaged in the new low-carbon energy and industrial ecosystem. We are at the forefront of the transition to Net Zero alongside our clients, with increasingly digitalized tools, technologies, and processes, designed from the outset with environmental sustainability and safety in mind.
 
 
 With our five business lines - Asset Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics &amp; Industrialized Solutions - we are One Company present in around 60 countries with over 30,000 employees of more than 130 nationalities, providing the world the innovative excellence of our people and our partners for over 65 years.
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 Mission
 
 
 &squf; Provide assistance and advice to the Saipem functions, the Business Units and Operating Companies regarding any legal aspect impacting on the life of the Company, the prevention and settlement of litigations.
 
 
 &squf; Manage and coordinate (at headquarter/site Company level) the provisions of assistance and advice related to the prevention and settlement of disputes.
 
 
 Tasks
 
 
 &squf; Assist the Business Units regarding legal issues associated with the drawing up of negotiation documents and the settlement of disputes.
 
 
 &squf; Assist the Company in suits pertaining to its activities, in compliance with defined Saipe m criteria and, where necessary, seeking external legal advice.
 
 
 &squf; Research laws, investigate facts and prepare documents to support the legal activities:
 
 
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 Research and analyse the sources of statutory law, final verdicts, legal ar ticles, treaties, constitutions and codes of law, etc.
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 Assist in arbitration by handling the appointed lawyers and the parties in dispute.
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 Assist in disputes before judicial authorities by handling relations with the Company lawyer and the parties in dispute.
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 Prepare legal documents.
 
 
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 &squf; Provide legal opinions relevant to any interest aspect for the Business Units and the Operating Companies.
 
 
 &squf; Assist the relevant corporate functions in Mergering and Acquisitions activities such as drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements.
 
 
 &squf; Manage and coordinate (at headquarter/site Company level) legal activities by guaranteeing appropriate links with the relative functions/ Business Units.
 
 
 &squf; Manage and coordinate in compliance with Saipem criteria, the legal firms which defend and represent the Corporate and the Operating Companies in Italy and abroad in front of the Courts.
 
 
 &squf; Manage all the legal activities relevant to the protection of patents and brands.
 
 
 &squf; Manage and coordinate the Saipem and its Operating Companies in the proceeding pertaining to activities in Italy and abroad, in compliance with defined Saipem criteria, and where necessary, seeking external legal advice.
 
 
 &squf; Assist the Company (at Corporate/Operating Company level) in any issue related to compliance and administrative responsibility of Companies.
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Legal Officer (UAE Local)

Like Home by Dar Al Zain

Position Summary:The Legal Officer will be responsible for managing and resolving all legal matters related to the company&rsquo;s holiday home and short-term rental operations. This includes handling rental disputes, coordinating with police and regulatory authorities (such as DTCM), responding to complaints, and ensuring full legal compliance with all applicable laws and licensing requirements. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to safeguard the company&rsquo;s interests while maintaining professional relationships with clients, tenants, and authorities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Dispute Resolution:</li><li>Handle all rental and tenancy disputes between guests, owners, and the company.</li><li>Draft, review, and send legal notices, settlement agreements, and related correspondence.</li><li>Represent the company in mediation and settlement discussions.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance:</li><li>Ensure compliance with all Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) regulations and other applicable local laws governing holiday homes.</li><li>Liaise with DTCM officials regarding registration, licensing, and inspection matters.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving short-term rental laws and implement required changes in internal processes.</li><li>Police &amp; Authority Liaison:</li><li>Coordinate and represent the company in all police-related matters involving guests, property owners, or operational incidents.</li><li>Prepare and submit required reports or documentation to authorities as needed.</li><li>Complaints Management:</li><li>Investigate and resolve guest or owner complaints with a legal and compliance perspective.</li><li>Recommend solutions to prevent reoccurrence and ensure adherence to company standards.</li><li>Contracts &amp; Legal Documentation:</li><li>Draft and review lease agreements, MOUs, and service contracts related to property management and rentals.</li><li>Ensure all documents are legally sound and protect the company&rsquo;s interests.</li><li>Internal Support &amp; Advisory:</li><li>Provide legal advice and guidance to management and operational teams.</li><li>Conduct regular compliance training and awareness sessions for staff.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; Master&rsquo;s degree or professional legal certification is a plus.</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of legal experience in real estate, property management, or holiday home sector (UAE experience preferred).</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE tenancy laws, DTCM regulations, and short-term rental compliance.</li><li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).</li><li>Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously with discretion and professionalism.</li></ul>Key Competencies:<ul><li>Strong legal drafting and analytical skills</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines</li><li>Professional demeanor and ethical judgment</li><li>Strong relationship management with authorities</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Legal Officer – Holiday Homes & Rental Disputes

NADIA

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 Our client, a multinational company is looking for a Legal Manager to be based in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Functions and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 All aspects of corporate legal affairs as the company's legal officer
 
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 Governance for company organization / operations
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 Consideration for external legal counsel utilization / communication with them
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 Communication with Legal department of Head Office
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 Point of contact for tasks mentioned in "2.Job Description"
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 Job description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Monitoring Export Control Systems
 
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 Ensuring compliance with export control policies and the export control laws of each country
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 (Export control operations are conducted by each department)
 
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 Coordinating with each department and providing operational support when laws or company rules change
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 Operating Export Control Committee
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 Review of contracts and official documents
 
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 Review of contracts for mining business
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 Review of distributorship agreements and other essential contracts required for company operations
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 Review of powers of attorney for office operations
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 Support for notarisation procedures
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 Compliance internal
 
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 Execution of internal compliance-related duties
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 Implementation of internal training and handling of internal whistleblowing cases
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 Legal support for group companies and office operations
 
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 Review contracts or provide legal support as required, while each entity primarily utilises local legal firms,
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 Others
 
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 Secretariat of the board of directors, handling litigation matters, and other legal affairs
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Qualification as lawyer (Regardless of the country / state issued)
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 Arabic Speaker
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Legal Manager

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