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Fotis International Law Firm

Fotis International is currently looking for a Junior Legal Associate to join its Litigation and corporate practice based in Dubai. The ideal applicant should be fluent in English and should have at least 1-2 years' experience working in Dubai. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent law graduate or junior legal professional to gain valuable experience and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior attorneys on a wide range of Litigation and corporate matters and will have the opportunity to contribute to complex legal projects. The job description for this position would be as follows:<ul><li>Proven work experience as a Litigation and corporate matters or similar role</li><li>Aiming to resolve cases as quickly and favorably as possible</li><li>Proven track record in generating revenue</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong critical thinking and research skills</li><li>Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work autonomously and with a team of attorneys</li><li>Conducting research and analyzing cases to determine a probable outcome and devise an effective strategy to defend clients in court</li><li>Interpreting laws for clients and helping them to understand their legal options</li><li>Support the legal team in client meetings, negotiations, and court proceedings.</li><li>Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to corporate law in the UAE and internationally.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of legal services to clients.</li><li>Perform administrative tasks as required, including maintaining accurate records and managing correspondence.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>legal associate: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul>

Junior Legal Associate

CapeClarke

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 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
 
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead and manage high-value, complex litigation and arbitration matters within the DIFC and ADGM jurisdictions.
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 Act as lead counsel on proceedings before the DIFC and ADGM Courts, including interim applications, trials, and enforcement actions.
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 Advise internal stakeholders and clients on DIFC/ADGM laws, procedural rules, and strategic dispute resolution options.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, submissions, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
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 Manage and coordinate external counsel, experts, and other advisors as required.
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 Contribute to risk assessment, dispute avoidance strategies, and early case evaluation.
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 Support business and transactional teams on contentious aspects of commercial arrangements.
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 Stay abreast of developments in DIFC and ADGM legislation, case law, and regulatory frameworks.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
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 Qualified lawyer
 
 currently at senior associate level, looking to move up to Counsel
 
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 Demonstrable, hands-on experience conducting matters before the
 
 DIFC and/or ADGM Courts
 
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 Strong knowledge of common law principles as applied in DIFC and ADGM.
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 Experience in financial services, banking, construction, energy, or complex commercial disputes is advantageous.
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 Excellent drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
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 Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
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 Strong stakeholder management skills and commercial judgment.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Litigation Counsel

Confidential Global

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 We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Litigation Counsel to join our legal team in Dubai. This pivotal role requires an individual with deep expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the company&rsquo;s litigation portfolio, providing legal advice on complex disputes, and delivering strategic guidance on a range of legal matters. You will work closely with senior management, external counsel, and other key stakeholders to protect and advance the company&rsquo;s interests in a wide variety of legal contexts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Contentious Legal Matters:
 
 
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 Lead and manage high-profile litigation cases in various sectors, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, intellectual property, and employment matters.
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 Provide strategic advice on dispute resolution and represent the company in court proceedings and arbitration's.
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 Manage relationships with external law firms, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective handling of legal disputes.
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 Oversee the preparation and review of pleadings, legal submissions, evidence, and witness statements.
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 Develop case strategies and provide tactical advice to senior leadership to manage representational risk and mitigate business risks.
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 Handle contentious matters across various jurisdictions, particularly with regard to international disputes.
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 Non-Contentious Legal Matters:
 
 
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 Provide legal counsel on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including contract negotiations, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate governance.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex contracts, ensuring that legal risks are mitigated, and business objectives are met.
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 Advise on intellectual property rights, data protection, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with UK and EU laws.
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 Collaborate with internal business units to proactively identify potential legal risks and offer practical, solutions-focused advice to resolve non-contentious legal issues.
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 Develop and implement policies and procedures for legal compliance and risk management.
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 Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration:
 
 
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 Mentor and provide leadership to junior legal team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative working environment.
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 Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, HR, and risk, to ensure that legal perspectives are integrated into business decisions.
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 Manage external counsel relationships to ensure legal services are delivered efficiently and within budget.
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 Strategic Advisory:
 
 
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 Advise senior management and the board of directors on key legal risks and strategic business decisions.
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 Assess the potential legal impact of emerging business opportunities and challenges, ensuring proactive risk management.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Education:
 
 Qualified solicitor or barrister with a Law degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
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 Experience:
 
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 At least 8-10 years of experience in both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, ideally gained in a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
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 Proven experience managing complex litigation, including high-stakes commercial disputes and regulatory matters.
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 Strong background in non-contentious legal work, such as contract negotiation, corporate governance, and compliance.
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 Experience in managing cross-border legal issues and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
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 Skills:
 
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
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 Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
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 Ability to manage competing priorities and complex legal challenges in a fast-paced environment.
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 Demonstrated ability to provide clear, strategic legal advice to senior business leaders.
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 A practical, solutions-focused approach to legal issues with the ability to influence and drive business outcomes.
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 Desirable:
 
 Experience in specific sectors such as technology, finance, or intellectual property is advantageous.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Personal Attributes:
 
 
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 High level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen.
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 Resilient, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.
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 Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the business.
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 A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Dentons

<div>
 
 
 Department/Division:
 
 DCM, Middle East Banking and Finance
 
 
 
 Duration:
 
 Permanent
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 UAE (Abu Dhabi or Dubai)
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 Partner
 
 
 
 Type of Role:
 
 Office based
 
 
 
 Reference no.:
 
 9269
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our Middle East Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team is seeking a mid to senior level associate to support a broad range of international debt capital markets transactions. The successful candidate will have strong experience within the DCM practice of an international law firm, advising underwriters and issuers on international bond issuances.
 
 
 
 
 
 We frequently advise issuers on emerging markets transactions, including financial institutions, sovereigns and corporates, and are increasingly instructed by lead managers on complex and high-profile matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Middle East DCM team forms part of the wider Middle East Banking &amp; Finance practice and works closely with our UK DCM group, which also covers structured finance, securitisation and derivatives, offering exposure to a broad and sophisticated transactional platform.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role is suited to an ambitious associate at mid to senior level (c.4+ years&rsquo; PQE) who is looking to take on increased responsibility, client exposure and leadership within a growing regional practice.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The associate will be expected to:
 
 
 
 
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 Draft, review and negotiate standard and complex bond documentation on international DCM transactions.
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 Take a leading role in drafting prospectuses for issuers across a range of jurisdictions and industry sectors, including emerging markets.
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 Manage transactions on a day-to-day basis, coordinating with clients, underwriters, regulators and other advisers.
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 Monitor and advise on market developments and legal and regulatory changes affecting international DCM.
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 Support and contribute to business development initiatives, including pitches, client presentations and market-facing publications.
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 Supervise, mentor and work closely with junior associates and trainees within the team.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience, Skills &amp; Knowledge
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Skills
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strong academic background.
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 Significant DCM experience gained at a leading international or top-tier firm, including:
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 Drafting and negotiating standard DCM transaction documents.
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 Experience across a range of transaction structures, including stand-alone bonds, medium term note programmes and liability management transactions, on both conventional and Islamic debt issuances.
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 Acting for underwriters on regional and international DCM transactions, with a strong understanding of their key commercial and risk considerations.
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 Acting for issuers, with strong disclosure drafting skills across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, particularly emerging markets.
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 Detailed knowledge of listing rules, disclosure requirements and disclosure liability.
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 Experience of both Regulation S and Rule 144A transactions.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Experience in the following areas would be advantageous, but is not essential:
 
 
 
 
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 Liability management transactions
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 Sukuk transactions
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 Equity-linked bonds
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 A demonstrated commitment to the Middle East
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 Arabic language skills
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Personal attributes
 
 
 
 
 
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 Proactive, commercially minded and committed to exceptional client service.
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to manage client relationships.
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 Strong business development instincts and market awareness.
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 Sound judgment, resilience and problem-solving skills in complex transactional environments.
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 Demonstrates initiative, leadership potential and ownership of career development.
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 </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>

Associate / Senior Associate - DCM (Qualified Lawyer)

DT One

<div>
 
 About DT One
 
 
 
 DT One operates a global network for mobile top-up solutions and innovative mobile rewards. By using smarter mobile technology solutions we enable more people in emerging economies to be more connected more often - so that no one is left out.
 
 
 Through our network of over 1500 partners we interconnect over 550 mobile operators in 160 countries, with a market of more than five billion consumers.
 
 
 We are headquartered in Singapore with regional offices in Barcelona, Dubai, London Manila and Miami.
 
 
 DT One is committed to empowering people and businesses through accessible and reliable mobile top-ups and digital non-cash micropayments. As the communications and fintech landscapes evolve, DT One stands poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cross-border micropayments and digital value payments.
 
 
 For more information visit www.DTOne.com
 
 
 
 Context of the role
 
 
 
 As a Legal &amp; Compliance Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our legal and compliance processes run seamlessly every day. This position demands a unique combination of compliance expertise, practical legal knowledge, and exceptional organisational and operational skills to keep our workflows efficient, accurate, and aligned with regulatory standards. While this is not a legal advisory or counsel role, it is a hands-on operational position that requires attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
 
 
 
 What you'll do
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead compliance activities with a strong focus on KYC onboarding for B2B partners, ensuring adherence to internal and regulatory requirements.
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 Monitor sanctions lists and support ongoing regulatory compliance to maintain alignment with applicable laws and standards.
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 Maintain and update contract and legal document templates to ensure consistency and compliance.
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 Keep CRM systems, contract trackers, and legal databases accurate and up to date.
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 Assist with company secretarial matters, including preparing corporate resolutions for bank account openings or closures, director appointments or changes, and other entity management matters.
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 Support the optimisation of legal and compliance workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
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 Liaise across legal, compliance, commercial, and administrative functions to ensure smooth operations and alignment with business priorities.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Approximately 5 years' experience in legal assistance, compliance support, or a related operational role, with a strong understanding of relevant legal and compliance principles, particularly KYC and regulatory requirements.
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 Proactive above all else &ndash; you anticipate issues, take action, and follow through without waiting for problems to arise.
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 Builds trust quickly by being approachable, accessible, and engaged, actively talking to sales and the rest of the business, joining meetings, and working seamlessly across departments.
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 Highly organised &ndash; you manage multiple tasks and deadlines with ease, staying calm and in control under pressure.
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 A solutions-focused problem solver who takes ownership and sees issues through to resolution.
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 Experienced with contracts, sanctions, and company secretarial matters.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Legal & Compliance (KYC) Associate

Oikonomakis Law Firm

<div>Oikonomakis Law, a well-established law firm with a demanding and high-profile clientele, is seeking to expand its team in United Arab Emirates, with:
Qualified Lawyers with a strong academic and professional background, excellent judgment, and the ability to work independently and responsibly. We are looking for a talented and ambitious Associate Lawyer with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience to join our growing team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will support international and domestic clients, working on a wide range of legal matters in a dynamic and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>
Advise and support clients on [corporate/commercial/litigation/general practice] legal matters</li>
<li>Draft and review contracts, legal documents, and internal memos</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical legal opinions</li>
<li>Communicate directly with clients and authorities, locally and internationally</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues across offices on cross-border matter</li>
</ul>
Requirements<ul>
<li>
Fully qualified UAE lawyer (with ability for court representation)</li>
<li>At least 5 years of professional legal experience, ideally in a law firm or corporate legal department</li>
<li>Excellent command of Arabic and English (both written and spoken)</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Team player with a proactive and client-oriented mindset</li></ul></div>

Lawyer

Dr Mohamed Almur Advocates and Legal Consultants LLC

Dr Mohamed Almur Advocates and Legal Consultants LLC, a well-established and reputable law firm based in Dubai, is seeking to recruit an experienced Legal Counsel to join its growing legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm&rsquo;s litigation and advisory practice, providing high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Legal Counsel will be responsible for, including but not limited to, the following:<ul><li>Providing timely, accurate, and practical legal advice to clients on a wide range of legal matters under UAE law</li><li>Drafting legal memorandum, pleadings, submissions, and supporting documents for litigation before UAE courts</li><li>Assisting in the preparation and review of case strategies, legal opinions, and court filings</li><li>Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements, including commercial, corporate, and service agreements</li><li>Conducting legal research on UAE legislation, regulations, and judicial precedents</li><li>Liaising with clients, courts, government authorities, and other stakeholders as required</li><li>Supporting senior advocates in hearings, case preparation, and client advisory work</li><li>Ensuring compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and professional standards</li><li>Managing multiple matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high attention to detail</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university</li><li>Minimum 5 years of proven legal experience in the UAE, preferably within a law firm or legal consultancy</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE laws and court procedures</li><li>Experience in litigation support and legal drafting is essential</li><li>Excellent legal writing, drafting, and analytical skills</li><li>Strong command of English and Arabic (Any additional language proficiency is a strong advantage)</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as part of a team</li><li>Professional, organized, and client-focused approach</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Opportunity to work with a respected and growing legal practice in Dubai</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of legal matters and clients</li><li>Professional and collaborative working environment</li><li>Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience</li></ul>Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a brief cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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