Urwah Admin

Dentons

<div>Duration: Permanent 
Location: Dubai 
Reports to: Partner 
Type of Role: Senior Associate 
Reference no: 8791 
 
The Role 


Our top-ranked litigation and arbitration team are seeking a qualified lawyer to join their busy and fast-growing team. 


We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join our team in the UAE. The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload of commercial disputes across both onshore UAE courts (Arabic-language litigation) and offshore/free zone jurisdictions. This role requires a lawyer with a deep understanding of UAE civil and commercial law, procedural rules of local courts, and strong experience in arbitration and free zone dispute resolution. 


Key Responsibilities 

<ul>
<li>Represent clients in UAE local courts (in Arabic) as well as in free zone courts and tribunals.</li>
<li>Handle a wide range of commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, shareholder conflicts, insolvency, debt recovery, construction claims, and financial disputes.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and submit court memoranda, pleadings, expert reports, and witness statements in both Arabic and English.</li>
<li>Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and dispute resolution mechanisms (litigation, arbitration, and mediation).</li>
<li>Coordinate with local advocates, external counsel, and regulatory bodies where required.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and stay updated on UAE laws, regulations, and judicial precedents.</li>
<li>Represent clients in arbitration proceedings under the rules of arbitral institutions such as DIAC, LCIA, ICC, and ADGM Arbitration Centre (arbtirateAD).</li>
<li>Provide cross-border legal advice where UAE law interacts with international commercial law.</li></ul> 


Required experience, skills, and attributes 

<ul>
<li>Able to work under pressure to tight project deadlines and can adapt to differing demands, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise assigned workload to deliver high-quality work on time.</li>
<li>Ability to analyse complex issues and present clear and accurate findings.</li>
<li>A willingness to shoulder responsibility and to deliver solutions to complex problems.</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills, methodical approach to work, and ability to project manage complex matters.</li>
<li>Able to interact positively at all levels within the firm and a good team player.</li>
<li>Admitted/registered to practice in the UAE (or eligible to register as a Legal Consultant/Litigator).</li>
<li>Minimum 5&ndash;8 years of post-qualification experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.</li>
<li>Proven ability to practice before local Arabic courts (mandatory).</li>
<li>Solid experience with free zone jurisdictions (DIFC, ADGM) and arbitration proceedings.</li>
<li>Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) &ndash; essential.</li>
<li>Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Excellent client management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li></ul> 
Firm Profile 
Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com. 


Inclusion and Diversity 


Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences. 


We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons: Inclusion and Diversity. 


Equal Opportunities 
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. 


During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence. 


If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 


NO AGENCIES PLEASE 


If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please - applications will not be accepted via email. 


Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, not will we accept any associated terms of business.</div>

Senior Associate

<div>Posted on September 8, 2025
Culture and Engagement at Dentons

Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities and practice

Dentons US LLP seeks a mid-level associate with four to six years of sophisticated real estate finance experience to join the Firm&rsquo;s Real Estate practice in St. Louis. The successful candidate will concentrate on complex debt and equity transactions&mdash;ranging from single-asset mortgage and mezzanine financings to multibillion-dollar portfolio and capital markets executions&mdash;while working seamlessly with colleagues in the Firm&rsquo;s New York office who regularly lead cutting-edge securitized and structured real estate finance matters. This role offers immediate, hands-on responsibility for marquee transactions and direct client contact, backed by Dentons&rsquo; fully integrated, global real estate platform.

Primary responsibilities will include, without limitation:
<ul>
<li>Structuring, documenting, and closing mortgage loan, mezzanine loan, construction loan, preferred equity, and syndicated credit facilities on behalf of money center and investment banks, debt funds, insurance companies, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors across the office, industrial, multifamily, retail, hospitality, life science, and mixed-use sectors</li>
<li>Negotiating intercreditor, co-lender, participation, syndication, and servicing arrangements for complex capital stacks, often involving CMBS, CRE-CLO, and other securitized executions spearheaded by our New York finance team</li>
<li>Coordinating multistate and multijurisdictional diligence&mdash;title, survey, zoning, corporate, and tax&mdash;leveraging national resources and collaborating daily with New York colleagues to ensure seamless closings under aggressive timetables</li>
<li>Advising on joint venture, preferred equity, and development arrangements to align investor and sponsor interests, including waterfall modeling, governance, and exit strategies. 
Mentoring junior associates and supervising paralegal work streams to deliver precise, client-ready work product within compressed closing windows</li>
</ul>
Dentons offers a collegial, entrepreneurial environment where associates access the resources of the world&rsquo;s largest law firm while developing deep local and national client relationships. Our Real Estate team delivers forward-thinking counsel at every stage of the real estate life cycle, empowering clients to achieve strategic objectives in a competitive marketplace.

Based on years of experience, Dentons US LLP associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position requirements
Personal skills/attributes
<ul><li>Superior analytical, drafting, and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to distill sophisticated finance concepts into clear client guidance</li>
<li>Proven capacity to juggle multiple high-value transactions simultaneously and to thrive in a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment spanning St. Louis, New York, and other US offices</li>
<li>Commitment to exemplary client service and a collaborative mindset</li>
</ul>Technical skills
<ul><li>At least four years of concentrated real estate finance experience at an Am Law-quality law firm, including primary responsibility for drafting credit agreements, mortgage and mezzanine loan documents, intercreditor agreements, and related ancillary documents</li>
<li>Familiarity with CMBS, CRE-CLO, and balance-sheet loan programs, as well as joint venture and preferred equity structures; capital markets or structured finance exposure is strongly preferred</li>
<li>Comfort managing due diligence and closing mechanics for large, multisite transactions in concert with attorneys in New York and other jurisdictions</li>
</ul>Other requirements
<ul><li>Admission to, and good standing with, the Missouri Bar; admission to the New York Bar or willingness to sit for the New York Bar Examination or seek admission on motion is a plus</li>
<li>Submission of a r&eacute;sum&eacute;, law school transcript, and a detailed deal sheet highlighting sophisticated real estate finance matters handled to date</li>
</ul>Equal opportunities

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

How to apply
Search firms

Search firms may submit an application on behalf of a candidate.

Direct applicants</div>

Real Estate Associate

<div>Duration: Permanent 
Location: Dubai 
Reports to: Partner 
PQE: 3 &ndash; 5 
Requsition no: 8798 


The Department 


Dentons Real Estate team holds a prestigious position globally, recognized for its extensive expertise across diverse industries and markets. Our award-winning real estate team, based in Dubai is an integral part of this esteemed practice, delivering a comprehensive range of real estate services across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. From acquisitions, development, investment, joint ventures, sales, disposals, landlord and tenant matters, and real estate finance we maintain a reputation for excellence. We advise on first of their kind transactions and represent some of the regions leading developers and investors as well as supporting international businesses. 


The team blends profound legal knowledge with intricate market understanding, representing a wide spectrum of stakeholders. With our firm's recent global expansion, our real estate practice has gained a broader international perspective. 


The Role 


We are seeking a skilled Associate with experience in general commercial real estate transactional work for our UAE Real Estate team. The role involves handling a diverse array of real estate transactions, encompassing both local initiatives within the UAE and KSA and support for the global clientele of the firm. Our commitment is to provide a client-centric, responsive service for prominent clients who demand superior quality, value, and exceptional work. We expect our legal professionals to be sector specialists, proactive, and commercially astute. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated lawyer looking to access high quality work in an experienced team. 


Required experience, skills, and attributes 

<ul>
<li>Experience of advising clients on UAE real estate transactions and developments.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge and application of UAE real estate laws and practice.</li>
<li>Experience in investment-based disposals and acquisitions, including corporate share acquisitions.</li>
<li>Collaborating with a project team involving construction, finance, corporate, and planning counterparts both locally and internationally.</li>
<li>Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate documents such as sale/purchase contracts, transfers, strata documents, leases and development agreements.</li>
<li>Managing real estate due diligence requirements.</li>
<li>Ability to manage straight forward real estate transactions from start to end.</li>
<li>Experience of advising on real estate transactions and developments in KSA is advantageous.</li>
<li>Superior attention to detail with a can-do and collaborative attitude towards work.</li></ul> 


Core Competencies 

<ul>
<li>Teamwork: Nurtures positive relationships within the team and across the firm to achieve common goals, encouraging collaborative work and knowledge sharing.</li>
<li>Communication: Articulates thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.</li>
<li>Adaptability to change: Embraces evolving job demands and firm dynamics, adjusting approaches to meet new priorities while advocating for innovative ideas and enhancements.</li>
<li>Customer focus: Proactively identifies and addresses client and internal customer needs, ensuring efficient and valuable service delivery.</li>
<li>Problem Solving: Analyzes issues and information, assesses risks, and evaluates solutions, making decisions based on sound judgment and initiative.</li>
<li>Achievement: Demonstrates commitment, determination, and organizational skills to prioritize and manage workloads effectively, ensuring successful task completion.</li>
<li>Personal Effectiveness: Projects experience, self-motivation, and enthusiasm, maintaining a positive attitude and self-control even in time-sensitive situations.</li></ul> 
Firm Profile 
Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com. 


Inclusion and Diversity 


Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences. 


We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons: Inclusion and Diversity. 


Equal Opportunities 
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. 


During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence. 


If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 


NO AGENCIES PLEASE 


If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please - applications will not be accepted via email. 


Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, not will we accept any associated terms of business.</div>

Associate

Join Dentons and explore 3   exciting career opportunities. They're hiring for various roles with options for remote or on-site work. Apply today and become part of their innovative team.

Dentons

ABOUT_COMPANY

Senior Associate

Real Estate Associate

Associate