Overview
Shamal Holding is a diversified investment firm that cultivates the extraordinary. Born in Dubai, we curate a unique portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences and assets to generate meaningful outcomes. The investments we make are strategically chosen and thoughtfully nurtured, mirroring Dubai’s ambition, spirit and energy. As a global investor, asset owner and developer we utilise our resources, know-how and connections, to deliver long-term value, wherever we operate. Our portfolio spans Lifestyle & Entertainment, Destinations, Real Estate, Hospitality, and F&B, including Skydive Dubai, Deep Dive Dubai, XDubai, Dubai Harbour, Kite Beach and more.
Responsibilities
Commercial Asset Management Legal Partnership
- Commercial Asset Management decisions are made with timely, practical legal input, with the role trusted as the team’s primary legal adviser.
- Business planning, asset commercialisation, leasing/licensing strategy and landlord, tenant and operator arrangements progress without avoidable legal obstruction or unmanaged risk.
- The team’s legal matters are visible, prioritised and reported accurately, with specialist LGC input coordinated and issues escalated before they become problems.
Transactional, Commercial and Operational Support
- Real estate and related commercial transaction documents (including F&B services) are drafted, negotiated and completed on commercially acceptable terms, on time.
- Transactions move from negotiation to signing and completion with conditions satisfied and post-completion obligations clearly handed over to the business.
- Legal risk on real estate, commercial and operational matters is identified early and mitigated in a way that still enables the business outcome.
High Priority / Value Matters
- Significant matters in the portfolio land successfully, with the role retaining strategic oversight where other internal lawyers or external counsel support delivery.
- Material risks are surfaced, quantified and either mitigated, specialist-advised or escalated – with no surprises for the Executive Director or leadership.
- Agreed workstreams on complex, strategic and high-value matters are delivered to standard, releasing Executive Director capacity.
External Legal Counsel
- External counsel deliver fit-for-purpose advice within agreed scope, quality and cost, with instructions and outputs actively managed.
Business Learning and Development
- The LGC Department and relevant Business Units act on relevant legal developments in time to adapt.
- The sub-function’s legal strategy, priorities and risk approach are informed by portfolio insight that shapes resourcing, external counsel and service-delivery decisions.
- Cycle time and cost per matter reduce through improved precedents, guidance and appropriate use of AI and legal technology.
Financial Dimension
- Material real estate transactions and related commercial arrangements involving significant asset values and financial commitments are concluded with exposure understood and controlled.
- No departmental budget ownership; accountable for external legal spend on assigned matters being scoped, managed and kept within approved budgets and delegated authorities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years post qualification experience.
- Significant real estate transactional experience, including real estate sales and commercial leasing. Experience advising on F&B-related contracts preferred.
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in Law or Post-Graduate Qualification in Law. Qualified lawyer in a recognised jurisdiction.
- Preferred: Qualification in a common law jurisdiction, such as England & Wales, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand.
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Due to a high influx of profiles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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