Senior Associate - Real Estate

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a broad range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and development projects
• Advise clients across multiple asset classes such as office, retail, hospitality, logistics, and mixed-use developments
• Manage transaction processes from inception to completion, including due diligence, structuring, drafting, and negotiations
• Deliver clear, commercial, and pragmatic advice considering regional legal and regulatory frameworks
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients, building and maintaining strong long-term relationships
• Lead business development activities, including contributing to pitches, capability statements, and client presentations
• Participate in industry events, thought leadership, and market engagement to enhance firm profile

Requirements

• Common law qualified lawyer with excellent academics
• At least 7 years PQE
• Substantial experience in commercial real estate gained within an international law firm in the Middle East
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Strong analytical skills and high work standards
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Willingness to travel within the region and globally

About the Company

Baker McKenzie is a truly global law firm that empowers clients to compete in the global economy. With over 13,200 people in 74 offices across 45 countries, we provide comprehensive and practical legal advice that cuts through complexity. Our UAE Real Estate team is a market-leading, award-winning practice that forms a core part of our Middle East transaction platform, supporting sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and developers across the full real estate lifecycle.