Arabic Senior Legal Counsel construction disputes

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mid-level to senior legal counsel to provide expert legal advice on dispute resolution. Responsibilities include managing litigation, preparing cases, and advising on legal strategy for a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience from a prestigious law firm, along with exceptional planning and organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with a leading international law firm on contentious matters.
• Ability to manage casefiles, claims, and litigation.
• Experience of Dubai Courts, LAD, Rent Dispute Settlement Centre.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Advise on dispute resolution matters and manage claims.
• Investigate cases and advise on legal action.
• Prepare court documents and maintain accurate case files.
• Negotiate cases and assist with non-contentious matters.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent planning and organising skills

Excellent time and stress management skills

Advocacy skills

Job description

Our in-house client seeks a Mid-level to senior legal counsel to provide legal advice on dispute resolution matters and to manage all claims and litigation for the company.

• Advise either as a claimant or a defendant in cases.
• Investigate the details of a case and advise on whether to file a lawsuit on the company's behalf or gather evidence to defend against a lawsuit.
• Interview witnesses, experts and other parties, read and prepare depositions, analyse any pertinent information on disputes. Working with team members to prepare comprehensive briefs.
• Preparing all documents required to file cases, including briefs and court documents.
• Researching case law, statutes and statutory interpretation.
• Maintaining accurate case files, notes and reports.
• Negotiating cases.
• Managing external counsel.
• Assist with non-contentious matters.

Performance indicators:

• High standard of advice provided and recommendations made
• Drafting briefs, pleadings and statements
• Analysing and running cases (contentious matters)
• Highly organised with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Must have the following:

• Experience with a leading international law firm on contentious matters
• Ability to manage casefiles, claims and litigation
• Experience of Dubai Courts, LAD, Rent Dispute Settlement Centre
• Advocacy skills an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Excellent time and stress management skills
• Fluent in English and Arabic (verbal and written)