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Emirates NBD

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 In line with the UAE Government&rsquo;s strategy of empowering and developing nationals,
 
 
 
 
 Emirates NBD Group is committed to welcoming the young generation into an innovative, modern, supportive work environment to contribute to the nation's success. We seek the best
 
 UAEN talents
 
 to join our ENBD family.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 
 Supporting the recovery of claim amounts from defaulting retail customers through strategic management of civil litigation and repossession, ensuring maximum recovery and minimizing provisions.
 
 
 The Manager role exists to lead and oversee the EI in-house retail delinquent portfolio across Islamic products by directing the filing and execution of civil litigation cases. The Manager ensures enhanced recovery, optimized operational efficiency, and strengthened compliance while building high-performing teams and strong external partnerships.
 
 
 
 
 
 The unique contributions made by the job holder are:
 
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 Lead and supervise the full cycle of civil case procedures to secure favorable judgments for the bank.
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 Drive recovery of bad debts through both litigation and structured settlements.
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 Strategically allocate new cases to law firms and manage legal counsel performance.
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 Ensure robust documentation, archiving, and compliance controls across all civil actions.
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 Oversee invoice management and approval processes to ensure efficiency and cost control.
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 Represent the bank in high-level discussions with experts, courts, and customers.
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 Provide strategic direction and support to EI Legal and EI RCR teams on case strategies.
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 Negotiate settlements with customers while ensuring inclusion of civil litigation costs.
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 Assisting EI Legal whenever required in cases filed against the bank.
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 Coach, mentor, and evaluate team members to enhance performance and professional growth.
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 Conduct regular reviews with law firms to ensure accountability and optimal outcomes.
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 What You'll Do:
 
 
 
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 Contribute to organization&rsquo;s financial performance by achieving financial targets expected from the civil litigation.
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 Direct team to achieve and exceed recovery targets via litigation and settlements.
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 Anticipate and resolve complex case issues, ensuring efficiency and fairness.
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 Strengthen compliance frameworks, reducing risks and protecting bank interests.
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 Adhere to bank&rsquo;s policies and code of conduct/ Discipline
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 INA reviews results
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 Propose and implement procedural improvements to streamline litigation processes.
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 Ensure timely preparation and submission of MIS, reports, and expert meeting outcomes.
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 Lead, coach, and develop the civil litigation team
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 Increase recovery rates and minimize provisions
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 Direct interaction with law firms, experts, courts, and customers
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 Streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
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 What You'll Need
 
 
 
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 BCs degree in Law
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 7&ndash;10 years in Collection &amp; Civil Litigation, with proven leadership experience
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 Advanced communication, negotiation Skills
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 Legal process management; strong banking knowledge
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 Strategic thinking &amp; Decision making
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 Team &amp; case management
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 Banking Laws &amp; regulatory Compliance
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 Stakeholder communication &amp; negotiation
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 Risk assessment &amp; mitigation
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 Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
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 Benefits
 
 
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 Competitive salary.
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 Annual bonus
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 Medical insurance.
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 Career development opportunities.
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 ENBD Employees' staff benefits.
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Litigation Manager

CapeClarke

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 Partner / Counsel - Litigation - Dubai/Abu Dhabi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Excellent opportunity to join an international law firm as they seek to expand their established disputes offering in UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The firm have a long-term presence in the region and are able to offer a range of dispute resolution services including construction and energy disputes, international arbitration and onshore litigation. They are now seeking to bolster their capabilities in offshore DIFC/ADGM litigation and would be interested in a Partner (potentially with a team) or a Counsel / Legal Director who is looking to take the next step in their career
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Applicants must have prior DIFC/ADGM experience at another international law firm in the region and be able to demonstrate a client base if at Partner level
 
 
 
 
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Litigation Partner

Charterhouse Middle East

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 Competitive Salary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Charterhouse is currently working with a leading international law firm who are looking to expand their Dispute Resolution team for their office based in Dubai. The team is looking for a Mid-Senior Associate with 3&ndash;6 years of experience handling commercial disputes on a regional and cross-border basis.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Associate will be advising on arbitrations under DIAC, SCCA, ICC, LCIA, and SIAC rules across a wide range of sectors including technology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, financial services, funds, and real estate. This role will also assist with breach-of-contract and shareholders&rsquo; disputes, including earn-out disputes, breach-of-warranty claims, and expert determinations.
 
 
 
 
 
 To be considered for this opportunity, the successful candidate should have 3-6 PQE. Arabic is not a prerequisite and the ideal candidate would be qualified in England &amp; Wales, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.
 
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Commercial Disputes Associate

Fotis International Law Firm

Role Overview:We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Legal Associate to join our prestigious law firm based in Dubai. As a key member of our team, the successful candidate will play a crucial role as a fee earner, providing expert legal advice and support on a range of corporate matters.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handle and attend enquiries.</li><li>Serve as a vital member of the team, assisting in the management of a diverse portfolio of clients and cases.</li><li>Conduct thorough legal research and analysis, providing insightful advice on various transactions.</li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of corporate agreements, including but not limited to M&amp;A agreements, joint ventures, and commercial contracts.</li><li>Support senior attorneys in due diligence processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Attend client meetings and communicate legal strategies and recommendations effectively.</li><li>Keep abreast of changes in UAE laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and best practices.</li><li>Handle administrative tasks related to client files, maintaining meticulous records and documentation.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per monthEducation:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>UAE: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>

Legal Associate

Dentons

<div>Duration: Permanent 
Location: Dubai 
Reports to: Partner 
Type of Role: Senior Associate 
Reference no: 8791 
 
The Role 


Our top-ranked litigation and arbitration team are seeking a qualified lawyer to join their busy and fast-growing team. 


We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join our team in the UAE. The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload of commercial disputes across both onshore UAE courts (Arabic-language litigation) and offshore/free zone jurisdictions. This role requires a lawyer with a deep understanding of UAE civil and commercial law, procedural rules of local courts, and strong experience in arbitration and free zone dispute resolution. 


Key Responsibilities 

<ul>
<li>Represent clients in UAE local courts (in Arabic) as well as in free zone courts and tribunals.</li>
<li>Handle a wide range of commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, shareholder conflicts, insolvency, debt recovery, construction claims, and financial disputes.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and submit court memoranda, pleadings, expert reports, and witness statements in both Arabic and English.</li>
<li>Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and dispute resolution mechanisms (litigation, arbitration, and mediation).</li>
<li>Coordinate with local advocates, external counsel, and regulatory bodies where required.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and stay updated on UAE laws, regulations, and judicial precedents.</li>
<li>Represent clients in arbitration proceedings under the rules of arbitral institutions such as DIAC, LCIA, ICC, and ADGM Arbitration Centre (arbtirateAD).</li>
<li>Provide cross-border legal advice where UAE law interacts with international commercial law.</li></ul> 


Required experience, skills, and attributes 

<ul>
<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>Ability to analyse complex issues and present clear and accurate findings.</li>
<li>A willingness to shoulder responsibility and to deliver solutions to complex problems.</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>Admitted/registered to practice in the UAE (or eligible to register as a Legal Consultant/Litigator).</li>
<li>Minimum 5&ndash;8 years of post-qualification experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.</li>
<li>Proven ability to practice before local Arabic courts (mandatory).</li>
<li>Solid experience with free zone jurisdictions (DIFC, ADGM) and arbitration proceedings.</li>
<li>Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) &ndash; essential.</li>
<li>Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Excellent client management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</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. 


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: 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, 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. 


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 - applications will not be accepted via email. 


Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, not will we accept any associated terms of business.</div>

Senior Associate

<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 

<ul>
<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 

<ul>
<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>

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 Who we are?
 
 
 
 GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun &amp; Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Senior Manager &ndash; Legal will be responsible for overseeing HR and labor-related cases within GCC jurisdictions and managing litigation matters across the Group, with a particular focus. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to the HR and business teams on employee-related legal risks and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will handle labor disputes, investigations, negotiations, and court proceedings in coordination with external counsel where necessary. A deep understanding of local labor laws (especially in the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and other GCC markets) is essential, as is the ability to draft, review, and interpret employment-related legal documents. The person should have experience in drafting commercial contracts, plaints and conversant with court procedures The role also contributes to legal risk management and policy development to protect the Group&rsquo;s legal standing and reputation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 &bull; Lead all labor and employment litigation and dispute resolution matters across the GCC.
 
 
 &bull; Represent the company in labor court proceedings and liaise with external counsel when required.
 
 
 &bull; Provide expert legal advice and risk assessments related to HR policies, terminations, disciplinary actions, grievances, employment contracts, and labor disputes.
 
 
 &bull; Draft legal documents, pleadings, and statements related to ongoing cases or claims.
 
 
 &bull; Develop and enforce legal strategies to defend the Group&rsquo;s interests across multiple jurisdictions. &bull; Build strong working relationships with HR, Government Affairs, and business leaders to ensure alignment and compliance.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure compliance with local labor laws and employment regulations in each operational market. &bull; Maintain and update legal precedents, case databases, and litigation trackers.
 
 
 &bull;Proactively monitor regulatory changes and communicate legal implications to relevant stakeholders. Conversant with court proceedings.
 
 
 &bull; Manage labor litigation at appellate and cassation levels, ensuring strong legal positioning for escalated cases. Coordinate with senior counsel on complex or high stakes matters, ensuring strategic alignment at each level of jurisdiction.
 
 
 &bull; Lead mediation and arbitration efforts to resolve labor disputes amicably and efficiently, minimizing exposure to formal litigation.
 
 
 &bull; Draft and negotiate settlement agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders and external mediators.
 
 
 &bull; Oversee legal aspects of internal investigations related to employee grievances, misconduct, or whistleblower claims to support defensible legal positions.
 
 
 &bull; Prepare litigation readiness frameworks, including evidence preservation, witness coordination, and pre-litigation documentation standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 &bull; Strong knowledge of GCC labor laws and legal frameworks, particularly UAE, KSA, Qatar.
 
 
 &bull; Litigation strategy and case management.
 
 
 &bull; Contract drafting and legal interpretation.
 
 
 &bull; Legal risk assessment and mitigation.
 
 
 &bull; Negotiation and dispute resolution.
 
 
 &bull; Legal research and regulatory analysis.
 
 
 &bull; Proficiency in managing and coordinating with external counsel.
 
 
 &bull; Court representation and documentation management.
 
 
 &bull; Appeals and cassation procedures (experience handling higher court matters) Case law monitoring and precedent tracking
 
 
 &bull; Internal investigations related to litigation matters | Drafting settlement agreements and consent orders
 
 
 &bull; Litigation budgeting and cost control Crisis management and reputational risk mitigation during litigation
 
 
 &bull; Litigation reporting dashboards for executive leadership
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join GMG?
 
 
 
 At GMG, we're dedicated to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes growth, innovation, and well-being. Join us in our mission to inspire victories that make the world better &ndash; for our team, our consumers, and our communities.
 
 
 If you're seeking a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our journey.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What we offer?
 
 
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 An opportunity to become part of diverse teams with international exposure
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 Comprehensive family medical insurance
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 Family residency sponsorship and flight allowances
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 Up to 30% discount in our premium retail sports brand stores
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 Up to 20% discount in our pharmacy chain
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 </ul>
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