Job Description
Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder today is a single technology platform and brand across multiple countries in the MENA region. We offer the most advanced tools and best-in-class user experience for homeseekers, real estate brokers, and developers. Property Finder's most recent valuation secures our status among the Middle East's emerging unicorns, affirming a growth-oriented identity.
Over the years, we've expanded our operations to Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and secured a strategic shareholding in Hepsiemlak, the leading property portal in Turkey. With over 600+ dedicated people in 5 regional offices, we facilitate more than 14 million monthly visits across our platforms, solidifying our position as a regional powerhouse in the proptech space.
As the pioneering portal for homeseekers in the region, we are on a mission to motivate and inspire people to live the life they deserve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Handle legal cases related to debt recovery, contract enforcement, and civil disputes.
- Court & Legal Proceedings – Prepare, review, and file legal documents, notices, pleadings, and contracts; represent the company in courts, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings when required.
- Legal Advisory & Compliance – Provide legal opinions and strategic guidance on contract disputes, regulatory risks, and debt collection matters.
- Debt Recovery & Enforcement – Oversee execution proceedings and ensure effective enforcement of court judgments.
- Negotiation & Settlements – Engage in negotiations with debtors to secure favorable settlements.
- Email & Correspondence Management – Respond promptly to legal inquiries, case updates, and stakeholder communications.
- Documentation & Case Management – Maintain accurate legal records of all cases, judgments, and settlements.
- Reports & Analysis – Prepare detailed legal reports and collection-related analytics for senior management.
- Cross-Department Collaboration – Work with finance, credit control, and collections teams to support legal actions and recovery efforts.
Desired Qualification
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in debt recovery, contract law, or commercial litigation within the UAE.
- Legal Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of UAE civil, commercial, and financial laws.
- Experience in debt collection, enforcement actions, and legal recovery processes.
- Familiarity with court procedures, arbitration, and regulatory frameworks in the UAE.
- Languages: Fluency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
- Skills:
- Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases independently and meet strict deadlines.
- High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in legal reporting and collection-related analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with debt recovery agencies, financial institutions, or corporate legal departments.
- Knowledge of international commercial laws applicable to UAE-based transactions.
Our promise to talent
We encourage our people, called creators, to move fast, to be bold and offer them countless ways to make an impact in a fast-growing and talent-centric organisation.
Our goal is to ensure that our people find their time at Property Finder a rewarding experience where the company’s growth also means personal growth.
Overall it is a place for you to be your best self.
Property Finder Guiding Principles
- Think Future First
- Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
- Optimise for Impact
- No Ostriches Allowed
- Our People, Our Power
- The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All
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