International Disputes Lawyer UAE 4-7 PQE Arabic Essential

This prestigious international law firm is looking to add a disputes lawyer to its Middle East practice, with a focus on international arbitration and complex cross-border matters.

The team advises sovereign entities, financial institutions and corporates on high-value disputes across the region, particularly within the energy, infrastructure and major projects space. The work is consistently international in nature, often involving multi-jurisdictional proceedings and coordination with global offices.

This role sits within an established regional disputes team and offers genuine exposure to client-facing work, responsibility for running matters and involvement in strategic case development.

Requirements

• 4-7 years' PQE
• Strong experience in international arbitration and/or commercial litigation
• Fluent Arabic (essential) and prior Middle East experience or meaningful exposure to the region preferred
• Dual-qualified lawyer with the ability to operate confidently across both common law and regional legal systems, including working alongside local counsel and navigating enforcement and procedural issues within the region
• Confident managing workstreams and engaging directly with clients

This position would suit a lawyer looking to build a long-term practice in the Middle East within a well-regarded international platform, working on complex, high-value disputes.