Legal Associate

• Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to the property management and leasing teams.
• Manage legal matters relating to tenants, leases, renewals, terminations, and property management agreements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on tenancy agreements, lease agreements, notices, settlement agreements, and other property-related documents.
• Handle tenant disputes, complaints, defaults, payment issues, breaches of contract, and termination matters.
• Prepare and issue legal notices and correspondence to tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on litigation, arbitration, debt recovery, and other disputes when required.
• Advise management on DIFC laws and regulations, contractual obligations, and potential legal risks.
• Assist with compliance matters relating to property operations and tenant relationships.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, disputes, notices, and other legal documentation.
• Monitor changes in relevant UAE, Dubai, and DIFC legislation and advise the business accordingly.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• Qualification as a lawyer/advocate is preferred.
• 4–5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in real estate, property management, leasing, or landlord-tenant matters.
• Demonstrated experience with DIFC laws/regulations