Job Title: Legal Counsel – Real Estate Development

About the Company

Emilion Development LLC is a forward-thinking real estate development company based in Dubai, specializing in off-plan residential and mixed-use developments. We are seeking Legal counsil to join our team. This role requires hands-on experience within a real estate development company in the UAE and a strong understanding of the legal framework governing property development and sales in Dubai. The candidate will play a key advisory and operational role, supporting senior management on all legal matters related to off-plan project development, sales, corporate operations, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate off-plan Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPAs), reservation forms, addendums, and buyer documentation.
• Handle all legal aspects of real estate development projects, including project structuring, approvals, and documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with Dubai Land Department (DLD), RERA, and other relevant authorities.
• Advise management on legal risks, contractual obligations, and mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the setup and management of escrow accounts and ensure compliance with off-plan regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate and commercial agreements, including consultant, contractor, supplier, and service provider contracts.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, banks, and government authorities as required.
• Support dispute resolution, pre-litigation assessments, and coordination with external lawyers when necessary.
• Assist in corporate governance matters, internal policies, and compliance procedures.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to support the company’s commercial objectives.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced real estate development lawyer to play a strategic role in a growing development company, contribute directly to project success, and be part of shaping landmark developments in Dubai.

Skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE experience, with mandatory prior experience in a real estate development company.
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of off-plan property sales, DLD/RERA regulations, escrow laws, and UAE property law.
• Solid understanding of corporate and commercial law as applied to real estate development.
• Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required.