Litigation Counsel

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 .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-value, complex litigation and arbitration matters within the DIFC and ADGM jurisdictions.
• Act as lead counsel on proceedings before the DIFC and ADGM Courts, including interim applications, trials, and enforcement actions.
• Advise internal stakeholders and clients on DIFC/ADGM laws, procedural rules, and strategic dispute resolution options.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, submissions, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Manage and coordinate external counsel, experts, and other advisors as required.
• Contribute to risk assessment, dispute avoidance strategies, and early case evaluation.
• Support business and transactional teams on contentious aspects of commercial arrangements.
• Stay abreast of developments in DIFC and ADGM legislation, case law, and regulatory frameworks.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer currently at senior associate level, looking to move up to Counsel
• Demonstrable, hands-on experience conducting matters before the DIFC and/or ADGM Courts .
• Strong knowledge of common law principles as applied in DIFC and ADGM.
• Experience in financial services, banking, construction, energy, or complex commercial disputes is advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial judgment.