Senior Legal Counsel

apartmentAventus placeDubai calendar_month 

Job Description

A DFSA-regulated REIT in Dubai is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide advice and support on corporate and commercial transactions, compliance, governance, regulatory matters, and risk management. The role also involves advising on emerging areas such as crypto and tokenization related to real estate investments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice on investments, acquisitions, corporate transactions, and fund-related projects.
  • Ensure compliance with DFSA and UAE laws and regulations.
  • Advise on corporate governance and support board/shareholder processes.
  • Manage AML/KYC compliance processes.
  • Draft and review contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
  • Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Law or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years experience as a legal counsel or corporate lawyer.
  • Knowledge of REIT structures, UAE regulations, and DFSA framework.
  • Understanding of crypto and tokenization in investment contexts.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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