Legal Counsel

About the job We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our real estate investment platform. The successful candidate will work across a broad range of high-value and complex real estate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, investment structuring, and fund management initiatives. This role offers significant exposure to institutional-grade investments and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. Key Responsibilities • Drafting, review, and negotiation of investment documentation, term sheets, subscription agreements, and shareholder arrangements. • Coordinate and manage legal aspects of due diligence for equity and debt transactions. • Provide legal support for corporate finance initiatives, including capital restructuring and strategic investment activities. • Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory frameworks across onshore, ADGM, and DIFC jurisdictions. • Support the establishment of legal entities and regulated fund structures, including drafting corporate incorporation and regulatory documentation. • Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, real estate, and construction-related contracts. • Advise on the interpretation and application of contractual and statutory provisions to support enforcement strategies, dispute management, and commercial negotiations. • Work closely with investment, procurement, commercial, and finance teams to execute complex real estate transactions. • Contract FIDIC Requirements • Qualified lawyer in the UK, US, or another recognized common law jurisdiction. • Minimum 5 years PQE gained at a reputable international law firm or within an established corporate/investment fund. • Strong background across corporate law, private equity, funds. • Exceptional legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. • Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions in fast-paced, high-growth environments. • Strong problem-solving abilities and a commercial mindset with the ability to devise practical, creative solutions. Show more Show less

Qualified lawyer in the UK, US, or another recognized common law jurisdiction. Minimum 5 years PQE gained at a reputable international law firm or within an established corporate/investment fund. Strong background across corporate law, private equity, funds. Exceptional legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Strong problem-solving abilities and a commercial mindset with the ability to devise practical, creative solutions.

Drafting, review, and negotiation of investment documentation, term sheets, subscription agreements, and shareholder arrangements. Coordinate and manage legal aspects of due diligence for equity and debt transactions. Provide legal support for corporate finance initiatives, including capital restructuring and strategic investment activities. Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory frameworks across onshore, ADGM, and DIFC jurisdictions. Support the establishment of legal entities and regulated fund structures, including drafting corporate incorporation and regulatory documentation. Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial, real estate, and construction-related contracts. Advise on the interpretation and application of contractual and statutory provisions to support enforcement strategies, dispute management, and commercial negotiations. Work closely with investment, procurement, commercial, and finance teams to execute complex real estate transactions. Contract FIDIC.