Listing Snippet
Saudi National role with a major developer behind one of the Kingdom's flagship mixed-use destinations. Full-spectrum real estate transactional work across a pipeline spanning tens of thousands of units.

Role Overview

Our client is a major Saudi-based developer delivering one of the Kingdom's flagship mixed-use destinations. With a long-term masterplan encompassing residential, commercial, leisure and hospitality assets across multiple districts, and a pipeline spanning tens of thousands of units, they are seeking a Real Estate Lawyer to join their in-house legal team in Riyadh. This role is open exclusively to Saudi Nationals.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on the full range of real estate transactions across the development, including sales, acquisitions, leases and land arrangements
Draft, review and negotiate development agreements, sale and purchase agreements, lease documentation and related commercial contracts
Support joint venture structures and advise on risk allocation across multi-party development arrangements
Conduct due diligence on land assets, title and zoning matters in connection with new development phases
Advise on Saudi real estate regulations, registration requirements and dealings with government authorities and land departments
Work closely with the Construction, Hospitality and Commercial legal teams to provide coordinated legal support across the project lifecycle
Liaise with and manage external counsel on specialist matters as required

Candidate Profile

A Saudi National with a law degree from a recognised institution
Qualified with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, with demonstrable real estate transactional work
Experienced in drafting and negotiating development agreements, sale and purchase documentation and lease arrangements
Familiar with Saudi real estate law, land registration processes and the regulatory environment
Commercially minded with the ability to work at pace across multiple workstreams in a large-scale development environment
A strong communicator, comfortable engaging with senior internal stakeholders and external counterparties
Fluent in Arabic and English

About Meyssa Legal

Meyssa Legal specialises in placing high-calibre legal professionals across the UAE and the wider Middle East. We offer discreet, strategic career advice and long-term relationship support.

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