Legal Head

1 week ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Quanterra Group Full time

Our Client is currently looking for a Legal Head to join their dynamic team specializing in real estate and hospitality. The role involves dealing with a wide range of topics such as real estate development, debt and equity financing, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, risk management, employment, and tax matters. Preferably, the candidate should have experience in real estate acquisitions, mixed-use developments, and various financing and development techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage, structure, draft, negotiate, execute, and provide advice on franchise agreements, management agreements, residential licenses, lender agreements, guaranties, loan documentation, and other contracts.
  • Handle legal due diligence, coordinate with the development team, oversee property takeovers, ensure compliance with local laws, manage closing documents, oversee closings, and handle post-closing matters.
  • Offer initial advice on proposed transactions, confidentiality agreements, structuring transactions, letters of intent, and other related matters.
  • Provide daily legal advice on hotel development, operations, and franchising.
  • Supervise external legal counsel and manage legal project budgets.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor/Master of Law degree with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in in-house or private practice.
  • Admitted to legal practice or member of a national Bar Association in good standing.
  • Proficiency in English (verbal and written), knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

*Please note that this is a high-level JD for reference purposes only. The actual role may encompass a broader set of responsibilities beyond those mentioned.

Remote Work:

No



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