real estate agent

property consultant

real estate sales agent

real estate consultant

real estate broker

real estate legal counsel

Pennell Hart

<div>
 
 
 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
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 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
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven expertise in the UAE real estate market ideal but consideration also given to candidates working overseas
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 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.
 
</div>

Legal Counsel (Real Estate)

Client of Michael Page

<div> <div> <ul> <li>Provide legal advice on acquisitions, leases, joint ventures, and development contracts</li> <li>Conduct thorough legal due diligence and identify regulatory risks</li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to manage legal aspects of transactions</li> <li>Liaise with government entities to ensure project compliance</li> <li>Resolve legal disputes through negotiation, settlement, or litigation</li> <li>Support zoning, permitting, and land use matters for development projects</li> <li>Develop internal legal policies and deliver training on real estate law and risk management</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div>

Senior Legal Counsel

Robert Walters

<div>
 
 A leading UAE-based conglomerate with diversified interests is seeking an experienced
 
 Arabic-speaking Real Estate Lawyer
 
 to join its in-house legal team in
 
 Dubai
 
 .
 
 
 You will manage a range of
 
 UAE and GCC real estate transactions
 
 , including
 
 land acquisitions, SPAs, and development agreements
 
 . The role involves direct interaction with
 
 government entities and master developers
 
 , and oversight of
 
 Arabic and English contracts
 
 for the group's real estate portfolio.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Draft, review, and negotiate complex real estate contracts and SPAs.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Advise business teams on land acquisitions, project developments, and sales.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Liaise with government bodies and semi-government entities on property-related matters.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Support ongoing projects across the UAE and wider GCC region.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 Fluent Arabic speaker
 
 with strong English communication skills.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 6-12 years' post-qualification experience
 
 in real estate law (UAE/GCC).
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Proven experience dealing with government entities and developers.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Strong knowledge of local real estate laws and contract structures.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Office-based role
 
 in Dubai, Monday to Friday.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 This is a great opportunity to join a
 
 high-performing legal team
 
 within a well-established, fast-growing organization. The culture rewards initiative, hard work, and commercial awareness, and offers exposure to landmark development projects across the region.
 
</div>

Arabic Speaking Real Estate Lawyer

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

<div>
 
 We&rsquo;re partnering with a global organisation entering an exciting new phase of expansion across the
 
 Middle East
 
 &mdash; opening new sites, acquiring high-value assets, and scaling operations across multiple markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 To support this growth, they&rsquo;re hiring a
 
 Regional Head of Legal (Middle East &ndash; M&amp;A &amp; New Projects)
 
 &mdash; a newly created, senior position offering both strategic influence and hands-on responsibility.
 
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys shaping growth, managing complex real estate projects, and leading cross-border transactions &mdash; this is an opportunity to
 
 build and own
 
 something significant.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Opportunity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As
 
 Regional Head of Legal
 
 , you&rsquo;ll be the key legal adviser for all
 
 expansion activity
 
 in the Middle East &mdash; including
 
 acquisitions, site development, and strategic projects
 
 .
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll play a visible and influential role across the business, working directly with the regional and global leadership teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 Your remit will include:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Leading all M&amp;A activity
 
 across the region &mdash; from due diligence through completion and integration.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Overseeing greenfield projects and site developments
 
 , including land acquisition, construction, and lease negotiations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Providing
 
 strategic risk management and governance advice
 
 to regional leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supporting post-acquisition integration and operational streamlining across new and existing entities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, balancing legal precision with commercial pragmatism.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 About You
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic, internationally minded lawyer with:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 7+ years&rsquo; PQE
 
 , ideally trained at a top-tier law firm with in-house or regional legal leadership experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong background in
 
 M&amp;A and real estate development
 
 , ideally within
 
 education, hospitality, healthcare, construction, or energy
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 The ability to manage
 
 cross-border projects and multi-jurisdictional teams
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 A proactive, hands-on approach and confidence advising senior executives.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll thrive in this environment if you enjoy working autonomously, navigating complexity, and seeing the tangible results of your work in bricks, mortar, and business growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Apply?
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Lead legal strategy
 
 for a fast-growing region within a globally recognised organisation.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Shape and build
 
 legal capability from the ground up.
 </li>
 <li>
 Combine
 
 M&amp;A and real estate development
 
 in a high-growth, purpose-driven sector.
 </li>
 <li>
 Enjoy international exposure, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re looking for a regional leadership role that blends commercial deal-making, site development, and strategic influence &mdash; this is the opportunity to take your next big step.
 
</div>

Regional Counsel @ Acquisitive PE Backed Business

Client of Garfield Robbins International

<div>
 
This leading UK and international law firm have a couple of excellent opportunities for ambitious junior- to mid-level Associates to join their market leading ME Real Estate practice in Dubai. Their work involves some of the largest and most complex Real Estate transactions taking place in the Gulf market. Their team advises major clients on a variety of big-ticket UAE and regional investment acquisitions/disposals, development/leasing of large scale mixed-use schemes, and RE aspects of the related corporate and financing transactions. Additionally, the team undertake high-profile engagements across the Gulf for the design and implementation of systems for registering and managing real estate interests at both the national and project levels. Applicants will need to be UK / Common Law qualified lawyers, with strong Commercial Real Estate experience, along with a good working knowledge of the Real Estate industry, ideally gained within another major law firm in the Middle East, the UK or Australasia.&nbsp;</div>

Real Estate Lawyer

One Development

<div>
 
 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
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide legal advice / strategic counsel across full lifecycle of real estate development projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee legal matters related to:
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 <ol>
 <li>
 Land acquisition and due diligence
 </li>
 <li>
 Planning permissions, zoning, and entitlements
 </li>
 <li>
 Development and construction contracts
 </li>
 <li>
 Debt and equity financing
 </li>
 <li>
 Leasing, asset sales, and property management
 </li>
 <li>
 Joint ventures, partnerships, and corporate structuring
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements and contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage and coordinate external legal counsel when needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the resolution of disputes, claims, and litigation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise on internal governance, compliance procedures, and risk mitigation.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practicing certificate.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 5 to 7 years
 
 of legal experience, including
 
 at least 3 years in-house
 
 at a real estate development firm.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Fluency in Arabic is required.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of real estate law, land use, construction, and finance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to manage legal negotiations and complex documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercially minded with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Legal Counsel

Michael Page

Overview As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will oversee legal matters across real estate transactions, acquisitions, and development projects. This strategic role supports senior leadership and ensures compliance with UAE regulations. Company The company is a leading Dubai-based real estate group known for its design-led, high-value projects across luxury residential and commercial sectors. The company is structured to deliver excellence through innovation, with a collaborative legal team supporting its strategic growth. Responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide legal advice on acquisitions, leases, joint ventures, and development contracts</li> <li>Conduct thorough legal due diligence and identify regulatory risks</li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to manage legal aspects of transactions</li> <li>Liaise with government entities to ensure project compliance</li> <li>Resolve legal disputes through negotiation, settlement, or litigation</li> <li>Support zoning, permitting, and land use matters for development projects</li> <li>Develop internal legal policies and deliver training on real estate law and risk management</li> </ul> Profile / Qualifications <ul> <li>8 - 10 years PQE with a mix of law firm and in-house experience</li> <li>Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, South Africa)</li> <li>Strong understanding of UAE real estate laws, zoning, and development regulations</li> <li>Experience in real estate or development sectors is an advantage</li> <li>Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills</li> <li>Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities</li> <li>Experience advising senior management and working with regulatory bodies</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and manage complex legal issues independently</li> </ul> Job Offer Attractive compensation package. Opportunity to work closely with leadership in an exciting organisation. Skills real estate, legal counsel, development, common law qualified<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?FXIqvVuqFNjI0CxhkH5BFCqendbDpPx6f" width="0" height="0" />

Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate/8 -10 PQE

Explore 3150+ Real estate legal counsel in Dubai this November. Find roles across top companies and apply now to boost your career.