Job description

The Senior Manager – Real Estate (Legal) at NEOM in Saudi Arabia is a senior legal role focused on providing legal advisory and transactional support for NEOM’s ambitious real estate, land, and property projects. The role involves leading legal support for complex project transactions, drafting and negotiating agreements and ancillary documents, and serving as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with outside counsel, act as an internal liaison on real estate matters, and provide assurance to project teams on compliance, contractual structuring, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also extend to advising on environmental law, planning, corporate structuring, investment management, and disputes when required. The position requires extensive experience managing large-scale project developments from planning to completion, exceptional negotiation and drafting skills, and strong commercial acumen. Candidates must possess a law degree from a leading university or law school, with at least 10 years of PQE gained in law firms or in-house roles. Knowledge of GCC and Saudi legal frameworks is desirable, as is experience in environmental and planning law. The role requires strong stakeholder management, critical thinking, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure while upholding NEOM’s culture, values, and Code of Conduct.