Senior Legal Counsel - Land and RE transactions

• Provide legal advice on land development, master planning, subdivision, titling, and related regulatory approvals.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize real estate agreements, including sale, lease, development, off-plan sales, and leasing documentation.

• Liaise with REGA and other relevant regulatory authorities, including matters involving the Ejar platform and Wafi program.

• Draft and negotiate documentation for hotel and branded residence developments, including letters of intent, term sheets, technical services agreements, brand licensing agreements, and hotel management arrangements.

• Provide legal support for facilities management, property management, estate management, and asset management arrangements.

• Advise on master community and estate governance frameworks, including community charters, owners associations, and estate management structures.

• Coordinate with relevant legal and business subject-matter experts on matters involving tax, insurance, finance, intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, local content, environmental, and sustainability considerations.

• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with real estate, hospitality, and land development activities.

• Bachelor s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized university. A postgraduate legal qualification is advantageous.

- Professional Qualification: Qualified lawyer/attorney with admission to practice in a recognized jurisdiction preferred.

- 8+ years of relevant legal experience, depending on the seniority/grade of the position.

• 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 is advantageous.

• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management, and legal advisory skills.