Job description

The Generalist Lawyer – Real Estate at OMNIYAT provides end-to-end legal support across real estate, development, corporate and dispute resolution matters, managing transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts and procurement agreements, advising on zoning, land use and planning approvals, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role oversees arbitration proceedings (including drafting case briefs and liaising with arbitral institutions), manages common law dispute resolution processes, represents the company before DIFC Courts (not local UAE court litigation), and coordinates external counsel. Responsibilities include supporting corporate transactions with drafting, review, due diligence, and regulatory compliance; preparing and reviewing real estate transaction documents (sale, purchase, lease, development); conducting property due diligence and title verification; coordinating financing and mortgage documentation; drafting and updating corporate governance documents (shareholder agreements, board resolutions, company policies); maintaining statutory registers and ensuring timely corporate filings; delivering training and guidance to internal teams on contract management and dispute prevention; partnering with cross-functional teams to identify legal risks and propose commercially viable solutions; and monitoring legal developments to recommend process improvements that enhance compliance and risk management. The position requires a commercially minded qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE (blend of reputable law firm and in-house exposure) and a strong real estate and development background, excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills, the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence stakeholders while balancing legal risk with business objectives.