Head of Legal

منذ 3 أيام

Sharjah city, Sharjah, الإمارات العربية المتحدة Mira Construction دوام كامل


Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the Group s entire legal function and provide strategic legal advice to senior management and stakeholdersAdvise on real estate development projects from acquisition and structuring through development sales handover and completionDraft review and negotiate complex agreements including development agreements SPAs JV agreements construction contracts consultancy agreements MOUs NDAs and commercial contractsProvide legal guidance on property acquisitions disposals development structures joint ventures and investmentsManage regulatory and compliance matters relating to UAE real estate development and RERA DLD requirementsIdentify and mitigate legal contractual and commercial risks across the GroupManage relationships with external law firms consultants government authorities and other legal stakeholdersOversee disputes claims litigation and arbitration matters and coordinate with external counsel where requiredEstablish and improve legal policies processes contract templates and governance frameworksSupport senior leadership and business teams in high-value negotiations and strategic transactionsEnsure all projects and business activities operate within applicable UAE laws and regulationsLead and develop the internal legal team as the function growsBenefits and PerksPrivate Health Insurance Paid Time Off Training amp DevelopmentQualifications12+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with significant experience in the UAE.
Strong experience in real estate development, preferably gained directly within a major property developer. Candidates from DAMAC and other leading UAE developers will be strongly considered. Proven experience handling large-scale property development projects and transactions. Strong knowledge of UAE real estate laws, DLD/RERA regulations, property transactions and development frameworks. Excellent drafting, negotiation and contract-management skills. Experience managing complex commercial disputes and external legal counsel. Strong commercial understanding with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. Proven ability to advise C-level executives, directors and senior management. Leadership experience managing legal teams or legal functions. UAE legal qualification preferred; candidates with strong UAE real estate legal experience will also be considered depending on their background. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.