Senior Legal Officer – Development & Construction | FIDIC, UAE AML | DLD/RERA Compliance. I am a Senior Legal Officer specializing in real estate development, construction law, and regulatory compliance within the UAE. With a solid background supporting developers, real estate companies, and regulated entities, I provide strategic legal and compliance guidance that aligns with business objectives and supports successful project delivery. At 7th Key Gateway Real Estate Development LLC, I oversee the full legal and compliance function across development and construction operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, I manage complex contractual frameworks, including SPAs, DMA, FIDIC-based construction, consultancy agreements and brokerage agreements, while ensuring ongoing DLD/RERA, escrow, AML/CTF and PDPL compliance throughout the project lifecycle. I operate in fast-paced, high-volume environments, and supporting cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Procurement, Sales, CRM, Finance, and Operations. I also design and implement governance policies and compliance frameworks that enhance operational efficiency and reduce legal risk. Fluent in both Arabic and English, I provide clear, actionable legal advice that navigates the complexities of the UAE legal landscape while maintaining a practical, solutions-focused approach.