Driven Properties a Dubai real estate brokerage and the exclusive UAE affiliate of Forbes Global Properties, is seeking a bilingual Paralegal / Junior Lawyer to join its in-house Legal Department. This role supports the Head of Legal across contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution matters for Driven Properties and its group companies (Refine Associates Real Estate L.L.C., Lamar Development LLC, Commercial Business Brokers LLC, and Driven Property Management).

The successful candidate will work on a high volume of transactional documents and provide litigation support across Dubai and Abu Dhabi Courts and the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), making this an excellent opportunity for a driven junior legal professional to build deep expertise in UAE real estate law.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Review

Draft, review, and redline Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Non-Circumvention/Non-Disclosure Agreements (NCNDAs)
Prepare and review Commission Share Agreements between brokers/agents and third parties
Support the drafting and review of Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) and related transactional documentation
Assist with Agreement of Sale (Form F), reservation forms, and other RERA-prescribed contract templates
Maintain and update the department's contract templates and precedent bank

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Provide support on case files before the Dubai Courts, including preparation of pleadings, evidence bundles, and court filings
Assist with matters before the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), including tenancy and rental disputes
Liaise with external counsel and track case status, deadlines, and hearing dates
Prepare case summaries, legal memoranda, and status reports for the General Counsel

Regulatory & Compliance Support

Assist with RERA, DLD, and Trakheesi-related filings and compliance matters
Support AML/DNFBP compliance documentation and record-keeping
Assist with RERA complaint responses and agent-to-agent dispute matters

General Legal Support

Maintain organized legal files, contract registers, and correspondence logs
Draft formal correspondence and legal letters in both English and Arabic
Support the General Counsel on ad hoc legal research and administrative tasks

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent
Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience, ideally within a real estate, brokerage, or property development environment in the UAE
Prior experience drafting MOUs, NDAs, and Commission Share Agreements is required
Working familiarity with SPA structures and general real estate transactional documentation
Prior exposure to Dubai / Federal Courts and/or RDC proceedings is required
Bilingual: fluency in Arabic and English strongly preferred; strong written and spoken command of English is essential
Excellent legal drafting and document review skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced brokerage environment
Working knowledge of UAE real estate regulatory frameworks (RERA, DLD) is an advantage

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work with one of Dubai's leading real estate agencies

Professional growth and career development opportunities

Supportive and dynamic working environment