Mid or Senior Litigation / Local Law Lawyer

The Role
We are recruiting for the in-house legal team for a leading real estate and destination development firm headquartered in the UAE. It operates across multiple business verticals, including real estate, hospitality & tourism, sports & leisure, and commercial/leisure destinations. Responsibilities: 1. Handle litigation matters across commercial, construction, and real estate disputes in the UAE courts. 2. Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies to manage case strategies and outcomes. 3. Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, and opinions to support dispute resolution. 4. Provide advice to management on litigation risks, settlement strategies, and compliance with local laws.

Requirements
1. Bilingual Arabic-English lawyer with 6–10 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in UAE litigation and local law practice. 2. Strong knowledge of UAE court procedures and ability to manage disputes across multiple sectors. 3. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic litigation advice and draft accurate, persuasive pleadings and opinions. 4. Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and advisory skills, with the ability to handle high-pressure, complex cases. 5. Salary will depend on level, with flexibility for senior candidates. #MENARecruitStrength #LitigationLaw #BilingualLawyer #LegalJobsAbuDhabi

About the company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions. Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years. The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges. Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom. With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, its clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.