Associate

Requirements: 

• Qualified lawyer
• Post qualification experience – ideally 2+ years but will consider other appropriate candidates.
• Experience –the candidate will have experience in real estate and property and have specific experience in real estate acquisitions and disposals (both asset sale and share sale), leasing and real estate development.
• Experience in corporate law/M&A and REITs is of added value
• Language(s) – Fluent in English, Arabic skills would be beneficial but are not essential.
• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files.
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.
• Flexibility, positivity and real interest and background in real estate law.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Advising clients on all aspects of real estate law
• Conducting due diligence
• Drafting opinions and legal advices
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating different real estate related agreements, including leases (retail, commercial and industrial), sale and purchase agreements, development agreements and joint venture agreements
• Supporting the partners and wider team with business development initiatives related to the real estate practice;

Relationships

• Real Estate Partners
• Wider Real Estate team across all offices
• Knowledge Management Team

Diversity. Equity and Inclusion 

•  Essential to our success as a regional law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.
• We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.
• Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.