Senior In-House Legal Counsel

This role is pivotal in ensuring legal soundness across operational and strategic functions while enabling risk-managed business growth.Job Description The Senior In-House Legal Counsel will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies, providing timely, practical, and aligned legal support to the organization.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including brokerage agreements, partnership MOUs, commercial contracts, NDAs, and service-level agreements.Maintain a suite of standardized templates and ensure legal documentation is updated in line with current laws and market practices.Provide proactive legal input during deal structuring, client engagements, and cross-departmental projects.Assist with property disputes and legal escalations in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.Required Skills and Qualifications LLB required; LLM or UAE legal qualification preferred.Licensed to practice or eligible under UAE regulations is advantageous.Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.Maintain templates and ensure legal documentation is up-to-date.Corporate Legal Affairs: Review and advise on company formation, shareholder arrangements, resolutions, and board governance matters.Ensure all corporate legal records are in order and support periodic audits or restructuring initiatives.Internal Legal Support: Serve as the legal point of contact for internal stakeholders on day-to-day legal queries and escalations.Collaborate with other teams on strategic initiatives requiring legal input.Qualifications LLB required; LLM or UAE legal qualification preferred.Licensed to practice or eligible under UAE regulations is advantageous.Experience UAE-based legal experience, ideally in a real estate, legal consultancy, or corporate in-house setting.Proven background in real estate law, commercial contracts, and corporate legal matters.Skills Excellent drafting and contract negotiation abilities.Strong understanding of UAE property law and regulatory frameworks.Business-minded legal approach with the ability to balance risk with commercial outcomes.Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).Benefits Competitive salary package.Ongoing professional development opportunities.