- 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.
Requirements
- 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.