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 Counsel - DIFC Litigation - Dubai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A global law firm are seeking a Counsel level candidate to bolster their growing disputes offering in Dubai. The successful candidate will have a primary focus on complex litigation and dispute resolution matters before the
 
 
 
 Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts
 
 
 
 and the
 
 
 
 Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts
 
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead and manage high-value, complex litigation and arbitration matters within the DIFC and ADGM jurisdictions.
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 Act as lead counsel on proceedings before the DIFC and ADGM Courts, including interim applications, trials, and enforcement actions.
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 Advise internal stakeholders and clients on DIFC/ADGM laws, procedural rules, and strategic dispute resolution options.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, submissions, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
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 Manage and coordinate external counsel, experts, and other advisors as required.
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 Contribute to risk assessment, dispute avoidance strategies, and early case evaluation.
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 Support business and transactional teams on contentious aspects of commercial arrangements.
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 Stay abreast of developments in DIFC and ADGM legislation, case law, and regulatory frameworks.
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 Candidate Profile
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer
 
 currently at senior associate level, looking to move up to Counsel
 
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 Demonstrable, hands-on experience conducting matters before the
 
 DIFC and/or ADGM Courts
 
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 Strong knowledge of common law principles as applied in DIFC and ADGM.
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 Experience in financial services, banking, construction, energy, or complex commercial disputes is advantageous.
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 Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
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 Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
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 Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial judgment.
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Litigation Counsel

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 Employment Lawyer - Dubai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Two Roles Available)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking to appoint
 
 two experienced Employment Lawyers
 
 to join two growing legal practices in
 
 Dubai
 
 . These roles offer an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality employment matters within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Roles
 
 
 
 Role 1: Employment Lawyer (English-speaking)
 
 
 
 
 Role 2: Employment Lawyer (Arabic-speaking &ndash; drafting required)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Both roles will involve advising a diverse client base on a wide range of employment law matters under UAE labour law and related regulations. One position specifically requires fluency in
 
 Arabic
 
 , including the ability to
 
 draft legal documents and provide advice in Arabic
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Advising employers and employees on UAE employment and labour law
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 Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and workplace documentation
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 Handling terminations, disciplinary matters, and employment disputes
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 Advising on restructurings, redundancies, and compliance issues
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 Supporting clients with labour court proceedings and negotiations
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 Staying up to date with developments in UAE labour legislation
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Requirements (Both Roles)
 
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 Qualified lawyer with
 
 strong experience in employment law
 
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 Solid knowledge of
 
 UAE labour law
 
 and employment practices
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 Excellent drafting, analytical, and advisory skills
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 Commercial and practical approach to problem-solving
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 Ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively
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 Additional Requirement (Arabic-Speaking Role)
 
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 Fluent Arabic speaker
 
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 Proven ability to
 
 draft legal documents in Arabic
 
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 Confident providing legal advice and correspondence in Arabic
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 </ul>
 
 
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Employment Lawyer

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 Bilingual Disputes Lawyer &ndash; Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Bilingual Disputes Lawyer
 
 to join a well-established legal practice in
 
 Abu Dhabi
 
 . This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to further develop their disputes practice within the UAE and the wider Middle East.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 The successful candidate will work on a broad range of contentious matters, advising local and international clients across commercial and civil disputes. The role involves drafting, advisory work, and supporting dispute resolution proceedings within the UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Advising clients on commercial and civil disputes under UAE law
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 Drafting pleadings, submissions, and legal correspondence
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 Assisting with litigation and dispute resolution proceedings
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 Liaising with courts, authorities, and opposing counsel
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 Supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes
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 Managing matters efficiently and delivering practical legal advice
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 Requirements
 
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 Qualified lawyer with
 
 2&ndash;6 years&rsquo; post-qualification experience (PQE)
 
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 Minimum of 2 years&rsquo; experience working in the Middle East
 
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 Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English
 
 , including legal drafting
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 Strong understanding of UAE dispute resolution procedures
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 Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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 What&rsquo;s on Offer
 
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 Competitive remuneration package
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 Exposure to high-quality disputes work
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 Collaborative and professional working environment
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 Long-term career development opportunities in Abu Dhabi
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