Senior Legal Counsel

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.About JLLWe are a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!Exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join the dynamic JLL legal team in the Middle East as in‑house senior legal counsel and contribute to the company’s rapid growth in the region.RoleAs a Senior Legal Counsel you will work as in‑house lawyer for our business activities in the MENA/MEA region, working closely with the business and company stakeholders to ensure timely and professional level of support in managing legal activities.What this job involvesProvide full‑scale day‑to‑day operational legal support for all legal affairs within JLL MENA/MEA business (contractual, corporate, labour, litigation).Prepare and review contracts and negotiate independently with clients and contractors (service agreements, construction agreements, agency agreements, facility management agreements, lease agreements, supplier agreements etc.).Provide assistance to the MEA General Counsel on strategic projects and corporate matters related to the region including roll‑out of new business lines, incorporation/liquidation of legal entities, amendments to the constitutional documents, resolutions etc.Liaise with global legal team on cross‑jurisdictional transactions and corporate projects.Independently review, interpret, evaluate and analyze relevant laws and regulations and provide updates on critical legal changes to Head of Legal MENA/MEA.Provide legal advice to business and company stakeholders on regulatory matters relating to operation of the company.Ensure the company’s operations and legal documents are prepared in compliance with JLL practices, policies and applicable laws.Assist and handle insurance license related matters, claims and disputes involving the company.Coordinate, analyse and manage work with the external legal counsel(s) and liaise with the wider region and EMEA when required.Provide assistance to MEA General Counsel in developing local policies and adopting global policies and updating templates for the region.Provide any other support on an as‑needed basis to MEA General Counsel.Desired skills and experience for thisBachelors degree in Law or related field from leading law schools.Six (6) years of post‑degree work experience in UAE preferably in a multicultural environment.Past work experience in an international law firm in real estate practice, construction or real estate consulting or as in‑house will be a strong advantage.Full proficiency in oral and written English is mandatory. Proficiency in Arabic would be a strong preference.High level of integrity, good communication and time management skills, team oriented.The individual should be senior level professional with good commercial thinking and business judgment, strategic and tactical implementation of company business goals, high level of responsibility, initiative and ability to assume independent role in managing with a can‑do attitude, exceptional level of ethics.What you can expect from usWe succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each