Legal Associate
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About the Role
Reportage Properties LLC seeks a Legal Associate specializing in real estate law in Abu Dhabi. The role involves drafting and negotiating real estate documents, conducting due diligence, ensuring compliance, and assisting with dispute resolution.
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Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate real estate documents including SPAs, Off Plan Addendums, Development Management Agreements, and Facility Management Agreements
- Manage end to end legal process for property acquisitions and disposals
- Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on real estate matters
- Conduct legal due diligence on properties including title checks and regulatory approvals
- Ensure compliance with Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate regulations and Strata Law
- Assist in managing real estate related disputes and litigation
- Draft legal notices, memoranda, and settlement agreements
- Support the legal team on general corporate commercial matters
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university
- Minimum 1 2 years of post qualification experience in real estate law
- Fluency in English and Arabic (essential)
- Understanding of UAE federal law and Abu Dhabi specific real estate regulations
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Transactional and Advisory Work
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate documents, including: Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and Off Plan Addendums, Development Management Agreements, Facility Management Agreements.
- Manage the end to end legal process for property acquisitions and disposals.
- Provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on real estate matters.
- Liaise with the Dubai & Abu Dhabi Municipalities, the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM), and other relevant government authorities.
Due Diligence and Compliance
- Conduct thorough legal due diligence on properties, including title checks, encumbrances, and regulatory approvals.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, including Dubai & Abu Dhabi's real estate regulations, Strata Law, and the latest federal and emirate level legislative updates.
- Stay abreast of changes in real estate law and practice in the UAE and advise the business on potential impacts.
Dispute Resolution
- Assist in managing real estate related disputes and litigation.
- Coordinate with external counsel on dispute resolution strategies and represent the company in negotiations and before relevant committees and courts as required.
- Draft legal notices, memoranda, and settlement agreements.
Corporate and General Legal Support
- Support the legal team on general corporate commercial matters as needed.
- Maintain and organize legal files, contracts, and corporate records.
Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
- A minimum of 1 2 years of post qualification experience in real estate law, with a proven track record.
- Experience gained from a reputable law firm, a major real estate developer, or a corporate legal department in the UAE, preferably with a focus on Abu Dhabi.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is essential. Proficiency in both written and spoken Arabic is critical for drafting and liaising with government authorities.
- Understanding of UAE federal law and, crucially, Abu Dhabi specific real estate regulations (e.g., DPM procedures, Tawtheeq, etc.).
- Drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.
- A proactive, business oriented approach with the ability to provide practical, risk based legal solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non lawyers.
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