Legal Counsel - Corporate & Real Estate Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-05-25]
(ID: 35068)
Our purpose is to make trade flow and change what’s possible for everyone. We aim to achieve this with fast, sustainable movement of products through a single platform for trade. This is our north star. It guides every decision we make and allows us to make a meaningful difference to the world. Whatever we do, wherever we do it, it all leads here. |
Legal Counsel - Corporate & Real Estate
Job Overview
DP World is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice and documentation support for its operations in Dubai. The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and VP Corporate Legal to draft, review, and negotiate contracts, support business transactions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws. This role is ideal for a bilingual legal professional with corporate and real estate experience in the Middle East.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Legal Services
Function: Legal
Salary: 18000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
The Legal Counsel will deliver responsive, business-oriented legal support to senior management across various business units at DP World. This includes preparing and negotiating legal documents, analyzing legal risks in contracts and new ventures, and collaborating with external counsel to safeguard DP World’s legal and commercial interests. The role requires sound knowledge of corporate and real estate law, especially in the regional context.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including consultancy, service, lease, NDA, and MOU agreements
* Provide timely, reliable, and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
* Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate actions for new transactions and projects
* Support senior legal leadership in delivering strategic legal solutions
* Liaise and coordinate with external counsel to ensure cost-effective legal representation
* Monitor and manage external legal work to ensure compliance with DP World’s standards
* Maintain organized legal records and ensure proper documentation filing
* Uphold DP World’s values and support internal governance initiatives
* Handle additional duties as delegated by management
Job Expectations
* Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited university in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, or equivalent English-speaking country
* Licensed to practice law
* Minimum 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in the Middle East, with in-house legal experience in the real estate sector preferred
* Strong drafting skills and legal knowledge of corporate and commercial law
* Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic
* High level of commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work with one of the leading logistics and infrastructure providers in the region
* Engaging legal role with exposure to diverse business sectors
* Career development and continuous learning opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits in a supportive professional environment
About the Company
DP World is a global leader in logistics and trade solutions, with operations spanning ports, terminals, maritime services, and industrial zones. Headquartered in Dubai, DP World connects economies through integrated supply chain innovations and world-class infrastructure. The company fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence across its global network.
Job Overview
DP World is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice and documentation support for its operations in Dubai. The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and VP Corporate Legal to draft, review, and negotiate contracts, support business transactions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws. This role is ideal for a bilingual legal professional with corporate and real estate experience in the Middle East.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Legal Services
Function: Legal
Salary: 18000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
The Legal Counsel will deliver responsive, business-oriented legal support to senior management across various business units at DP World. This includes preparing and negotiating legal documents, analyzing legal risks in contracts and new ventures, and collaborating with external counsel to safeguard DP World’s legal and commercial interests. The role requires sound knowledge of corporate and real estate law, especially in the regional context.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including consultancy, service, lease, NDA, and MOU agreements
* Provide timely, reliable, and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
* Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate actions for new transactions and projects
* Support senior legal leadership in delivering strategic legal solutions
* Liaise and coordinate with external counsel to ensure cost-effective legal representation
* Monitor and manage external legal work to ensure compliance with DP World’s standards
* Maintain organized legal records and ensure proper documentation filing
* Uphold DP World’s values and support internal governance initiatives
* Handle additional duties as delegated by management
Job Expectations
* Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited university in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, or equivalent English-speaking country
* Licensed to practice law
* Minimum 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in the Middle East, with in-house legal experience in the real estate sector preferred
* Strong drafting skills and legal knowledge of corporate and commercial law
* Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic
* High level of commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work with one of the leading logistics and infrastructure providers in the region
* Engaging legal role with exposure to diverse business sectors
* Career development and continuous learning opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits in a supportive professional environment
About the Company
DP World is a global leader in logistics and trade solutions, with operations spanning ports, terminals, maritime services, and industrial zones. Headquartered in Dubai, DP World connects economies through integrated supply chain innovations and world-class infrastructure. The company fosters a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence across its global network.
