Commercial Litigation Barrister - Dubai

Court 1 Capital; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 220,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

Court 1 Capital in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a high‑calibre litigator to join its Dubai disputes team, focusing on complex commercial disputes, international arbitration, and cross‑border matters.

The candidate will work with senior lawyers, contribute to business development, and develop a career in a top‑tier, collaborative practice within a growing regional platform.

Qualifications

• This opportunity targets a litigator with strong advocacy experience and a background in complex commercial disputes.
• Candidates should have a strong track record in commercial litigation and/or international arbitration.
• Experience gained within leading disputes practices or top chambers is valued.

Responsibilities

• Play a central role in case strategy, advocacy and cross-border coordination.
• Work closely with senior lawyers across multiple international offices.
• Contribute to business development initiatives within the region.
• Develop career within a high‑performing, collaborative disputes team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy

International arbitration

Cross-border coordination

Commercial litigation

Team collaboration

Job description

A leading international law firm with a rapidly expanding Middle East disputes practice is seeking a high‑calibre litigator to join its top‑tier Dubai team. This role is particularly suited to candidates with strong advocacy experience and a background in complex commercial disputes.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to build your career within one of the region's most respected disputes platforms, working on high‑value, strategically significant matters across the UAE and wider GCC. The team is known for handling sophisticated, multi‑jurisdictional disputes and acting for an elite client base including corporates, financial institutions, UHNWIs and sovereign‑linked entities.

Work Highlights

You will be involved in:

• Complex cross‑border commercial litigation
• International arbitration across major global institutions
• Digital assets disputes and emerging technology matters
• Enforcement, judgment recognition and asset recovery
• Multi‑jurisdictional matters involving parallel proceedings and sensitive strategic considerations.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Play a central role in case strategy, advocacy and cross‑border coordination
• Work closely with senior lawyers across multiple international offices
• Contribute to business development initiatives within the region
• Develop their career within a high‑performing, collaborative and ambitious disputes team.

Candidate Profile

This opportunity is ideal for a litigator with strong advocacy experience, including those with a background at the Bar. The firm is open to candidates with approximately 4–7 years post‑qualification experience (or equivalent call), who can demonstrate:

• A strong track record in commercial litigation and/or international arbitration
• Experience gained within a leading chambers or disputes practice
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Strong analytical ability and confidence managing complex matters
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach
• Regional experience is beneficial but not essential