Legal Advisor / Compliance Officer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Deluxe Holiday Homes is Dubai's leading vacation rental management firm, boasting a comprehensive suite of services that spans across vacation rentals, property management, real estate brokerage, and more. With a commitment to innovation, professionalism, and excellence, we manage over 680+ properties and employ a dedicated team of over 240+ professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Review & Legal Advisory
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Contract Review & Legal Advisory
- Review, draft, and enhance all external agreements including:
- Landlord management contracts
- Vendor agreements
- Partnership MOUs
- Real estate brokerage contracts
- Service contracts (fit-out, pest control, etc.)
- Ensure all clauses protect company interests and comply with UAE law and DTCM guidelines
- Flag and resolve risks in all client touchpoints, particularly clauses related to cancellations, liabilities, deposits, guest disputes, and damages
- Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance with:
- Local laws and regulations (DLD, DTCM, DED, Trakhees, DM, etc.)
- Employment and labor laws (in coordination with HR)
- Advertising, privacy, and e-commerce rules (as applicable to our platforms)
- Audit internal processes to ensure legal compliance in daily operations
- Draft and update internal compliance manuals, policies, SOPs, and legal disclaimers
- Coordinate with external legal consultants/law firms where needed
- Vet every new landlord/property agreement/documents for potential legal issues
- Monitor guest-related incidents or escalations and advise on response strategies
- Review and approve legal statements used in reservation T&Cs, website disclaimers, invoices, guest policies, etc.
- Assist in handling legal warnings, complaints, or disputes from landlords, guests, or government entities
- Maintain a centralized repository of all legal documents
- Track agreement expiry dates, renewal terms, and notice periods
- Ensure Arabic translation of legal documents (as required by authorities)
- Support licensing, renewal, and regulatory submissions
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); UAE law focus preferred
- Member of a recognized legal body in UAE or home country is a plus
- 36 years in a Legal or Compliance role, preferably in UAE-based companies
- Experience in real estate, hospitality, or facility management is highly preferred
- Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken)
- Excellent legal writing and contract drafting skills
- Strong knowledge of UAE civil, commercial, labour, and real estate law
- Ability to review, interpret, and explain legal documents to non-legal teams
- High attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1841705
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned