Barrister

IDEX Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Senior Barrister or Litigation Counsel for its Dispute Resolution team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration, ideally with rights of audience before the DIFC Courts. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to work on complex cases and contribute to the firm's growth in the region.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Career progression

Involvement in high-value cases

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration.
• Rights of audience before the DIFC Courts or experience in comparable jurisdictions.
• Proactive, commercially minded approach to client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead proceedings before the DIFC and ADGM Courts.
• Represent clients in international arbitration under various rules.
• Contribute to the firm's disputes practice growth.
• Work on high-stakes disputes for major clients.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy skills

Commercial litigation experience

International arbitration expertise

Education

UK-qualified barrister or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A highly respected Law Firm in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Senior Barrister or Litigation Counsel to join its Dispute Resolution team in the DIFC. This is a senior-level role for a UK-qualified (or similarly credentialed) barrister with substantial experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration, ideally with rights of audience before the DIFC Courts or experience in comparable common law jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will bring strong courtroom advocacy skills, deep technical expertise, and a proactive, commercially minded approach to client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead proceedings before the DIFC and ADGM Courts.
• Represent clients in international arbitration under various institutional rules (e.g., LCIA, ICC).
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the firm’s disputes practice.
• Work on high-stakes disputes for major regional and international clients across sectors including energy, finance, technology, and construction.

Benefits

The firm offers a supportive work culture, career progression through tailored development programs, and the chance to work on some of the region's most complex and high-value cases.

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