Senior Legal Counsel - Land and RE Transactions

Job description

The Senior Legal Counsel provides comprehensive legal support for land and real estate transactions. Key duties include advising on land development, master planning, subdivision, titling, and related regulatory approvals. Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing real estate agreements such as sale, lease, development, off‑plan sales, and leasing documentation. Liaising with the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) and other relevant regulators, including matters involving the Ejar platform and Wafi program. Preparing and negotiating documentation for hotel and branded residence developments, including letters of intent, term sheets, technical services agreements, brand licensing agreements, and hotel management arrangements. Providing legal support for facilities management, property management, estate management, and asset management arrangements. Advising on master community and estate governance frameworks, including community charters, owners’ associations, and estate management structures. Coordinating with legal and business subject‑matter experts on tax, insurance, finance, intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, local content, environmental, and sustainability considerations. Identifying and managing legal and regulatory risks associated with real estate, hospitality, and land development activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized university
• postgraduate legal qualification advantageous
• qualified lawyer/attorney with admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction preferred
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience depending on seniority/grade
• strong experience in real estate, land development, property transactions, and commercial contracting
• experience drafting and negotiating sale, lease, development, property management, and related real estate agreements
• knowledge of the Saudi Arabian real estate regulatory environment with exposure to REGA, Ejar, and Wafi highly desirable
• experience supporting hospitality, hotel management, or branded residence developments advantageous
• strong contract drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and legal advisory skills
• cybersecurity
• sales
• asset management
• data protection

Skills