M&A Real Estate, Legal Director

2 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates EMEA Legal | in-house legal recruitment Full time

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Director at EMEA Legal in-house legal recruitment with 20+ yrs experience on hiring talented In-House Lawyers in Dublin, London, mainland EU and The…

A prestigious property client is seeking a Legal Director to steer their Real Estate and M&A (Development) matters on an international scale. This role offers the chance to provide strategic direction for the Group's Legal function, focusing on Real Estate Development (excluding Construction), Finance (Capital Markets), and Real Estate Global Cross Border transactions. This is a unique chance to shape the legal landscape of a leading organisation and influence high-stakes, multi-million dollar transactions.

  • Strategic Influence: Play a pivotal role in shaping the legal strategy of a global property leader.
  • International Exposure: Engage in high-profile international transactions, enhancing your global legal acumen.
  • Leadership Role: Lead and mentor a team of skilled lawyers, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work closely with senior management, including the General Counsel and CEO, on critical corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal support for senior management on major corporate transactions, including international M&A, joint ventures, investments, real estate finance, and deal negotiations.
  • Manage and mentor a small team of lawyers, offering direction and guidance.
  • Ensure compliance and strategic alignment with the Group's overall objectives.

Candidate Profile:

This role is ideally suited for a Senior Real Estate M&A Senior Associate at Partner Level from a US or UK law firm, eager to transition to an in-house position. The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Over 10 years of first-class Real Estate M&A legal experience from an international law firm or as a General Counsel at a globally recognised company.
  • Proven international transactional experience with a focus on real estate development in the Middle East, Europe, USA
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to provide strategic legal direction.

Contact Information:

For a confidential discussion about this exceptional role, please reach out to Liam Taaffe at EMEA Legal via email at liam@emea.legal

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
  • Industries
  • Law Practice, Legal Services, and Real Estate
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