Senior Legal Director

Role Overview

This is a key leadership role for a seasoned legal professional to steer the company's entire legal apparatus. The appointee will possess comprehensive knowledge of Dubai's construction, property, and regulatory frameworks. Success in this position demands a sharp focus on ensuring full legal conformity across the project and operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the executive team and board on critical legal and commercial decisions.
• Drive full compliance with UAE property legislation, RERA mandates, and construction-related statutes.
• Promote and embed robust corporate governance structures throughout the group.
• Draft, examine, and conclude diverse contractual arrangements.
• Pinpoint and address legal exposures tied to development initiatives and financing structures.
• Serve as the main liaison when required with authorities such as the Dubai Land Department and RERA.
• Direct all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution efforts on behalf of the organisation.
• Uphold escrow account requirements to guarantee transparent handling of investor capital.
• Monitor legal and regulatory shifts that influence the property and construction landscape.

Skills

• Holds a recognised LLB or equivalent law degree; further certifications are desirable.
• 10 or more years of legal practice, including 3–5 years concentrated on Dubai's real estate and construction industry.
• Demonstrates a strong history of managing legal functions for a substantial property development enterprise.
• Shows advanced proficiency in construction law, property transactions, and regulatory oversight in Dubai.
• Possesses superior skills in contract negotiations, risk evaluation, and settling disputes.