Legal Advisor / Compliance Officer

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Job Description

Deluxe Holiday Homes is Dubai's leading vacation rental management firm, boasting a comprehensive suite of services that spans across vacation rentals, property management, real estate brokerage, and more. With a commitment to innovation, professionalism, and excellence, we manage over 680+ properties and employ a dedicated team of over 240+ professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Legal Advisory
  • Review, draft, and enhance all external agreements including:
  • Landlord management contracts
  • Vendor agreements
  • Partnership MOUs
  • Real estate brokerage contracts
  • Service contracts (fit-out, pest control, etc.)
  • Ensure all clauses protect company interests and comply with UAE law and DTCM guidelines
  • Flag and resolve risks in all client touchpoints, particularly clauses related to cancellations, liabilities, deposits, guest disputes, and damages
Compliance Oversight
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance with:
  • Local laws and regulations (DLD, DTCM, DED, Trakhees, DM, etc.)
  • Employment and labor laws (in coordination with HR)
  • Advertising, privacy, and e-commerce rules (as applicable to our platforms)
  • Audit internal processes to ensure legal compliance in daily operations
  • Draft and update internal compliance manuals, policies, SOPs, and legal disclaimers
  • Coordinate with external legal consultants/law firms where needed
Operational Support
  • Vet every new landlord/property agreement/documents for potential legal issues
  • Monitor guest-related incidents or escalations and advise on response strategies
  • Review and approve legal statements used in reservation T&Cs, website disclaimers, invoices, guest policies, etc.
  • Assist in handling legal warnings, complaints, or disputes from landlords, guests, or government entities
Documentation & Governance
  • Maintain a centralized repository of all legal documents
  • Track agreement expiry dates, renewal terms, and notice periods
  • Ensure Arabic translation of legal documents (as required by authorities)
  • Support licensing, renewal, and regulatory submissions

Requirements

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); UAE law focus preferred
  • Member of a recognized legal body in UAE or home country is a plus
Experience
  • 36 years in a Legal or Compliance role, preferably in UAE-based companies
  • Experience in real estate, hospitality, or facility management is highly preferred
Skills
  • Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken)
  • Excellent legal writing and contract drafting skills
  • Strong knowledge of UAE civil, commercial, labour, and real estate law
  • Ability to review, interpret, and explain legal documents to non-legal teams
  • High attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills
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