Legal Director - Real Estate

OverviewA large‑scale, government‑backed real estate development company responsible for the delivery and long‑term operation of a complex mixed‑use portfolio across residential, retail, hospitality and cultural assets. The organisation manages projects end‑to‑end, from development and off‑plan sales through to leasing, asset management and operational ownership.ResponsibilitiesServe as the lead legal advisor for leasing, asset management and residential sales, supporting commercial, retail and branded residential portfolios throughout development and operational stages.Take end‑to‑end responsibility for the structuring, negotiation and execution of complex real estate documentation, including leasing arrangements, residential sale agreements and operational asset management contracts.Partner closely with leasing, sales and asset management teams, providing proactive legal input during live negotiations, tenant discussions and sales meetings to enable informed commercial decision‑making.Oversee legal aspects of tenant performance, defaults, variations and renewals, guiding the business through disputes and restructuring matters with commercially practical outcomes.Maintain and evolve the leasing and sale contract framework, ensuring documentation remains aligned with business strategy, regulatory requirements and market practices.Act as the day‑to‑day legal owner of the real‑estate portfolio, operating independently, managing matters with minimal escalation and supporting the development of junior legal team members where required.QualificationsMust have at least 10 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years of post‑qualification experience and a blend of top‑tier law firm and in‑house experience.Must be common law qualified.Strong experience in leasing and asset management, with the ability to drive complex retail and commercial lease matters for developers/asset owners.Exposure to broad asset lifecycle coverage: asset management, residential and off‑plan sales, tenant issues (defaults/variations) and portfolio operations is strongly preferred.Familiarity with KSA laws is highly beneficial.Fluency in Arabic is strongly preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr