Legal Counsel (Real Estate - Arabic Speaker)

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for in-house legal matters including drafting agreements, addressing compliance issues, and participating in negotiation discussions. In order to succeed, this candidate should feel comfortable working with in-house and outside counsels on a variety of legal matters.

• Provide legal support to the various internal departments
• Work with other in-house counsels and outside counsels, as required
• Negotiate and draft complex transactional agreements
• Taking preemptive measures to avoid legal risks and conflicts

Qualification, Experience & Skills:

• Essential Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Law from an accredited university in the UK, USA, Australia or New Zeland or other English Speaking nation plus License to practice law.
• Desirable Qualification: Must be Arabic Speaker and working experience in the Middle East.
• Work Experience: 3-5 years post qualification experience working in the region, with previous experience working as an in-house Lawyer in Real Estate.
• Technical skills required to perform the role:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent drafting skills, legal experience in corporate and commercial transactions; Commercial awareness and understanding of business needs.
• Languages: Fluent English & Arabic.