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Aquis Search

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 Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced Construction Lawyer to join their growing Dispute Resolution team in Dubai. This role provides the opportunity to work on high-profile regional and international projects, supporting senior lawyers on complex construction disputes and arbitrations.
 
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, gaining exposure to significant construction disputes across the Middle East.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Support senior lawyers on complex construction disputes and arbitrations.
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 Draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and contracts related to construction projects.
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 Manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently while maintaining high-quality work.
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 Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the firm.
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 2-5 years PQE.
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 Solid experience in construction law and dispute resolution.
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 Experience in arbitration proceedings (DIAC, LCIA, ICC, and ADGM Arbitration Centre).
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 Excellent communication skills with a confident and professional approach.
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 Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
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 Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
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Construction Disputes Lawyer

Dentons

<div>Duration: Permanent 
Location: Dubai 
Reports to: Partner 
Type of Role: Senior Associate 
Reference no: 8794 


The Role 


We are looking for an able and enthusiastic lawyer to join our team, focusing on financial services, arbitration and commercial litigation. The role is Dubai based but with opportunities to work with both local and international clients across the GCC region. 


Dentons represents a range of leading financial institutions and corporate clients and is particularly highly regarded for financial services work. We now have an exciting opportunity for a senior associate to join the team. The role provides the opportunity to act in disputes for sophisticated financial institutions and experience in the financial services field is strongly preferred. The role will suit an associate looking to demonstrate existing legal and case management skills, but also wanting to develop their own strategic skills. You will be given responsibility and a good range of work in a collegiate environment working with collaborative partners. 


This is an exciting and challenging role and an excellent opportunity for a senior associate, who is enthusiastic about progressing their career within a global firm and in supporting the ongoing growth of the practice. 


Responsibilities 

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<li>Advise on DIFC and ADGM Court litigation in the financial services and commercial sectors.</li>
<li>Support partners in building and maintaining client relationships.</li>
<li>Represent clients in arbitration proceedings under the rules of arbitral institutions such as DIAC, LCIA, ICC, and ADGM Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD).</li>
<li>Make significant contributions to business development.</li>
<li>Coach and mentor more junior members of the team.</li>
<li>Coordinate and cooperate with colleagues in other practice groups and offices.</li>
<li>Build and maintain client relationships.</li>
<li>Contribute to business development.</li>
<li>Contribute to thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally.</li></ul> 


Required experience, skills, and attributes 
Technical skills 

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<li>Strong academic record.</li>
<li>Qualified Lawyer.</li>
<li>You will ideally have experience of working with international clients.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Experience representing clients in international arbitration a must.</li>
<li>Experience handling matters before the DIFC and / or ADGM courts strongly preferred.</li></ul> 


Personal attributes 

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<li>Dedicated to exceptional client service.</li>
<li>Excellent business development ability and demonstrates market focus.</li>
<li>Strong financial, commercial and business awareness.</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.</li>
<li>Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrates good judgment and resilience skills.</li>
<li>Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development.</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 


We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours. 


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 &ndash; applications will not be accepted via email. 


Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.</div>

Senior Associate

<div>Duration: Permanent 
Location: Dubai 
Reports to: Partner 
Type of Role: Associate 
Reference Number: 8793 


The Role 


Our top-ranked construction and dispute resolution team are seeking a qualified lawyer to join their busy and growing team. The role will be based in the UAE, but working within a regional team with lawyers across several offices. 
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on many of the largest and most complex construction arbitrations in the UAE and throughout the GCC region. 
This is a unique opportunity to work with a team who continue to advise on some of the largest and most complex disputes and transactions across the UAE and the wider Middle East and remain at the forefront of contentious and non-contentious work in high-profile, nationally significant projects&mdash;including major energy, transport infrastructure, utilities, and tourism developments. 


Our team are known for providing and communicating a clear strategic direction, for our clear approach to staffing and service provision and our ability to pursue disputes in an efficient and cost-effective manner. 


Required experience, skills, and attributes 

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<li>Experience with construction disputes, preferably involving international arbitration.</li>
<li>Ability to analyse complex issues and present clear and accurate findings.</li>
<li>A willingness to shoulder responsibility while working collaboratively to deliver solutions to complex problems.</li>
<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>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>Willingness to travel within the GCC as required.</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. Inclusion and Diversity 


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: 


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 


While it is not a requirement that you inform your current manager of any internal applications, we would recommend that you do so.</div>

Associate

Charterhouse Middle East

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 Competitive Salary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Charterhouse is currently working with a leading international firm that is looking to expand their Commercial Dispute Resolution team with a Senior Associate. This role will be based in their Dubai office.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Senior Dispute Resolution Associate will be a part of a growing international team, working with some of the most prominent Disputes Partners in the region. The Senior Associate will be involved in a broad mix of commercial disputes, including arbitration, litigation, and investigations. In addition, the Senior Associate will be advising on a wide range of sectors, which include banking &amp; finance, corporate, disputes with regard to FS entities, as well as energy and infrastructure.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client is looking to recruit candidates with 6+ years&rsquo; PQE. The successful candidate will join a supportive, high-performing team, working on high-caliber matters with access to outstanding mentorship. Regional experience and proficiency in Arabic are not prerequisites for this role. The firm is also open to relocation for the ideal candidate.
 
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Senior Dispute Resolution Associate

JEX Personnel

The Role
 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Department: International Dispute Resolution Group (IDR) Type of Role: Permanent, Full-Time About the Firm Leading law firm happens to be one of the UAE’s oldest full-service law firms, with a legacy spanning over three decades. The firm has grown in tandem with the UAE’s development and is widely recognized for its leadership in high-stakes disputes. It has deep regional expertise, commitment to client service, and multilingual capabilities (in both civil law and common law courts) have cemented its status as a UAE legal leader with global reach. About the IDR Group The International Dispute Resolution (IDR) team at the firm is at the forefront of complex cross-border disputes. The IDR team handles a broad scope of matters, including high-value international arbitrations under major institutional rules (ICC, UNCITRAL, DIAC, arbitrateAD) and heavyweight litigation in the UAE’s common law courts (DIFC and ADGM). Its members undertake their own advocacy before international courts and tribunals in the UAE and abroad. The Role They are recruiting a common law?trained advocate (Barrister or Specialist Advocate/ Solicitor?Advocate) to take a leading role in offshore litigation before the DIFC and ADGM Courts, as well as arbitral proceedings seated in the region. The successful candidate will have a strong pedigree in drafting submissions and pleadings—including skeleton arguments, statements of case, and applications. Courtroom experience is an advantage, but superior drafting ability is essential. Core Responsibilities • Advocacy: Draft and review pleadings, memorials, applications, and other substantive submissions for international arbitrations and offshore court proceedings. Assist senior lawyers in developing case strategy and managing complex files from inception through final award/judgment. • Legal Research: Legal Research: Conduct rigorous research on common law court procedure, with proven familiarity with the Rules of the DIFC (RDC) or ADGM Courts, or equivalents in the candidate’s home jurisdiction. Prepare detailed memoranda on procedural law, case management, and cross-border enforcement issues, and apply these insights to draft persuasive written submissions and procedural applications. • Advisory: Assist in enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments within and outside the DIFC/ADGM. Advise clients on litigation risk, dispute avoidance, and alternative dispute resolution (mediation/negotiation) where appropriate, reflecting a proactive problem-solving approach.
 
Requirements
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<li>Professional Qualifications: Admitted to practice law in either England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore or Ireland jurisdiction, with higher rights of audience (as a barrister or solicitor-advocate, or equivalent). Eligibility for registration as a legal practitioner before the DIFC and/or ADGM Courts is essential; existing registration is an advantage. • Experience: 2–5 years’ post-call (or post-qualification) experience gained in a leading set of barristers’ chambers, a specialist in-house advocacy team, or a trial litigation team within a premier law firm. Candidates must demonstrate a strong record of drafting pleadings, skeleton arguments, applications, and written submissions for commercial disputes. Prior involvement in contested hearings or trial preparation is advantageous but secondary to a proven pedigree in persuasive written advocacy. • Education: Strong academic foundation in law with an excellent first degree. Advanced education in international arbitration or comparative dispute resolution (such as an LL.M. or equivalent postgraduate study) will be considered an advantage. • Personal Qualities: High level of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic. A team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate in a multicultural environment. Proven ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to the demands of high-value, fast-paced disputes.</li>
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About the company
 Executive search involves working with a third party, such as JEX Personnel. Executive search is relationship driven. JEX Personnel will work closely with you to understand the requirements of the role. It is a research-led approach, meaning a search firm will be paid a retainer fee upfront to carry out analyse the marketplace and benchmark for skills/roles and salaries. A search firm will tend to have extensive knowledge of and access to board directors and senior executives across industries and functions, allowing them to build a large pool of top executive talent

Advocate, International Dispute Resolution – common law background (UK, AUS, NZ)

omniyat

<div>Your Responsibilities 
The General Lawyer provides legal support across real estate, development, real estate, corporate, and dispute resolution matters. This role involves managing transactions, drafting contracts, and overseeing arbitration and DIFC Court cases. The position requires a commercially minded professional with strong law firm and/or in-house experience in the real estate and development sector.
Day-to-Day tasks:<ul><li>
Provide legal advice on real estate, development, and real estate projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>
Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, procurement agreements, and related project documentation.</li><li>
Advise on zoning, land use, planning approvals, and other regulatory matters affecting development projects.</li><li>
Review and prepare tender documents, advising on procurement strategies and risk allocation.</li><li>
Manage and coordinate arbitration proceedings, including drafting case briefs and liaising with arbitral institutions.</li><li>
Oversee common law dispute resolution processes and evaluate settlement opportunities.</li><li>
Represent the company in DIFC Courts and manage external counsel relationships.</li><li>
Support corporate transactions by drafting and reviewing agreements, conducting due diligence, and ensuring regulatory compliance.</li><li>
Prepare and review real estate transaction documents, including sale, purchase, lease, and development agreements.</li><li>
Conduct property due diligence, title verification, and coordinate financing or mortgage documentation.</li><li>
Draft and update corporate governance documents such as shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and company policies.</li><li>
Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely corporate filings.</li><li>
Provide training and guidance to internal teams on contract management and dispute prevention.</li><li>
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify legal risks and propose commercially viable solutions.</li><li>
Monitor legal developments and recommend process improvements to enhance compliance and risk management.</li></ul>
Your Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li> 
A qualified lawyer who holds a professional legal qualification which confers/conferred rights to practice in the UK, the EU, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada or the United States or in another equivalent jurisdiction.</li><li>
5 plus years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with a blend of reputable law firm and in-house exposure.</li><li>
Strong background in real estate and development sectors.</li><li>
Proven expertise in:</li></ul>
Dispute resolution (not local UAE court litigation)
Real Estate contracts
General contract and corporate law experience
Real estate experience
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.<ul><li>
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.</li><li>
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risks and business objectives.</li><li>
Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li>
Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>
Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul></div>

Generalist Lawyer - Real Estate

hello@squeezy.ae

We are looking for a Part-Time Corporate Lawyer with strong expertise in Dubai Commercial Law to support our company on corporate governance, and dispute resolution. This role is ideal for an experienced legal professional seeking flexible hours while advising on high-impact corporate and commercial issues.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide part-time legal advisory on corporate structures, shareholder agreements, and governance matters.</li><li>Draft, review, and interpret contracts, Memoranda of Association (MOAs), and commercial agreements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UAE Commercial Companies Law and Dubai regulatory requirements.</li><li>Support in handling disputes, negotiations, and settlements.</li><li>Represent company interests in arbitration or litigation when required.</li><li>Liaise with relevant government entities such as DED and free zone authorities.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB); Master&rsquo;s degree or specialization in corporate/commercial law preferred.</li><li>Minimum 5+ years of legal practice in Dubai with a focus on corporate and commercial law.</li><li>Strong track record in shareholder matters, restructuring, and dispute resolution.</li><li>Excellent drafting skills in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.</li><li>Ability to work independently and provide strategic legal advice on a part-time basis.</li></ul>Job Type: Part-timePay: AED51,576.63 - AED62,113.79 per year

Part-Time Corporate Lawyer – Dubai Commercial Law Specialist

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