Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel at Knight Frank Middle East

Knight Frank Middle East is recruiting an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice and support across its MENA business. Based in Dubai, the role reports to the Partner, Head of Legal, and focuses on commercial contracts, real estate consultancy, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution within the UAE and Saudi Arabia markets.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law from an accredited institution; postgraduate qualification in law is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience in the MENA region, with substantial practical experience in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Qualification: Qualified lawyer admitted to the bar or equivalent professional qualification in a recognized jurisdiction.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of UAE and Saudi Arabian laws (commercial, corporate, regulatory); proven experience with FIDIC agreements and complex commercial contracts.
• Language: Excellent English (written and verbal); Arabic skills are an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide legal advice on commercial, contractual, regulatory, and corporate matters to business teams across MENA.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including real estate consultancy agreements, NDAs, and MOUs.
• Manage contractual and commercial risks associated with tenders, RFPs, and client engagements.
• Review and negotiate FIDIC agreements and construction-related contracts.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and conduct gap analyses for compliance.
• Advise on corporate governance, entity management, trade license renewals, and regulatory filings.
• Support dispute resolution (negotiation, mediation, arbitration) and manage external legal counsel relationships.
• Develop internal policies, procedures, and contractual templates to ensure governance alignment.

Compensation & Mode

Stipend/Salary: Not specified in the source.
Employment Type: Full-time.
Location: Dubai, UAE (with regional travel required).

Application Procedure

1. Visit the official LinkedIn job posting for Knight Frank Middle East.
2. Click the 'Apply' button to submit your application through the LinkedIn platform.
3. Ensure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date with relevant legal experience in the MENA region.

Official Notification & Contact

Application Link: LinkedIn Job Posting
Contact: Rakhi Dewani, Talent Acquisition Manager - MENA (via LinkedIn InMail).