Assistant Manager Legal

Assistant Manager – LegalExperience: 5–8 YearsRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Legal to provide legal support across real estate transactions, commercial agreements, regulatory matters and corporate activities. The role will work closely with internal business teams and external legal counsel to protect the company’s interests and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, review and negotiate real estate and commercial agreements, including sale and purchase agreements, lease agreements, MOUs, NDAs, service agreements and vendor contracts.Provide legal support for property development, sales, leasing and other real estate transactions.Advise business teams on contractual obligations, legal risks and regulatory requirements.Ensure compliance with applicable UAE real estate laws and regulations.Coordinate with relevant authorities, external lawyers and other stakeholders on legal matters.Support the management of litigation, disputes, claims and settlement matters.Conduct legal research and provide opinions on commercial and operational matters.Maintain and monitor contracts, legal documentation, renewals and statutory records.Support corporate governance, regulatory filings and internal legal compliance requirements.Identify contractual and legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.Candidate ProfileBachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent; additional legal qualification is an advantage.5–8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within the UAE real estate/property development sector.Strong experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation.Exposure to commercial law, corporate matters, dispute management and regulatory compliance.Strong legal drafting, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.Ability to independently handle multiple legal matters and work closely with senior management and business teams.