Senior Associate - Real Estate & Hospitality

The role
The work involves some of the largest and most complex real estate transactions in the marketplace. The team advises clients on a wide variety of high-profile UAE and regional real estate investment, development and finance transactions. Additionally our hospitality work covers a comprehensive range of legal services including advising national and international hotel owners, operators and franchisors in the acquisition, development, finance, management and branding of hotel properties and serviced apartments.
Key responsibilities
We require applicants who possess the following attributes:
Technical excellence
Excellent knowledge of property law and the real estate industry
Effectively applies legal principles to a range of complex problems
Drafts structurally consistent and clear legal documents
Actively develops sector legal knowledge
Identifies opportunities for knowledge sharing
Drafts articles and publications
Organised and structured approach to tasks to ensure matters are progressed
People and team
Proactively and willingly supports team members
Responds positively to changing working environments
Awareness of own development needs and seeks solutions
Effectively manages junior associates, paralegals and secretarial resource
Finance and practice management
Effectively prioritises tasks and competing demands
Proactively manages matters to drive them forward
Personal effectiveness
Ability to manage own case load
Track record of leading on transactions
Track record of business development
Excellent client facing and meeting skills
Confidence and enthusiasm in interactions through a range of communication methods
Use of influence and persuasion positively
Effective decision making and sound problem solving skills
Candidate requirements
Strong academic background and training from a recognised international firm/practice
At least 6+ years' Real Estate experience gained at a reputable law firm. Hospitality experience would be advantageous.
An ability and willingness to work on both contentious and non-contentious matters is essential.
Confidence and enthusiasm in interactions
A real interest in marketing/business development and the ability to foster long term relationships
A willingness to assume responsibility and take a pro-active and commercial approach to issues
Ability to work in a team and autonomously
Driven, enthusiastic and flexible team player
Flexible to travel within the region