Senior Real Estate Lawyer
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Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate We are looking to hire several senior real estate lawyers to join us and go on secondment to our clients across the UAE. These roles will support large-scale residential and commercial projects across the Emirates and require hands-on legal expertise in real estate matters.
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Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate
We are looking to hire several senior real estate lawyers to join us and go on secondment to our clients across the UAE.
These roles will support large-scale residential and commercial projects across the Emirates and require hands-on legal expertise in real estate matters.
You will advise internal stakeholders on a broad range of real estate matters, including land acquisition, sales and purchases, leasing (commercial and residential), strata and co-ownership structuring, off-plan developments, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- 5–10 years PQE, admitted in a common law or regional jurisdiction.
- Strong UAE or GCC experience in real estate law, including transactional and advisory work.
- Familiarity with real estate contracts such as SPAs, lease agreements, MOUs, and off-plan sale structures.
- Experience interacting with UAE authorities such as DLD, RERA, Dubai Municipality, and other relevant regulators.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide commercially focused legal advice.
- Previous in-house experience with real estate developers or investment entities preferred.
- If you are looking for a fixed term assignment in the Middle East, we would love to hear from you!
Company Description
RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start-ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high-calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions.
We connect exceptional Legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts.
Our approach enables companies to engage top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance.
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