Commercial Litigation (DIFC Disputes) - Mid-Senior Associate

Court 1 Capital; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Court 1 Capital is seeking a Mid/Senior DIFC Disputes Associate in Dubai to join a busy, expanding disputes team. You will advise and represent clients on high-value commercial litigation before the DIFC Courts, supporting cross-border matters for sovereigns, state entities, and corporates.

The role offers direct access to partners, a collaborative environment, and clear progression within a growing regional practice with a competitive tax-free remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' DIFC Courts experience gained in private practice essential.
• Common Law qualified.
• Strong background in litigation commercial disputes and litigation.
• Ability to manage matters with an increasing degree of autonomy.
• Common law qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on high-value commercial litigation before the DIFC Courts.
• Collaborate closely with the disputes partner on cross-border matters.
• Contribute to a growing and busy disputes practice with progressive responsibilities.
• Prepare and draft pleadings and court documents with strong advocacy support.

Skills

DIFC Courts experience

Autonomy

Drafting

Advocacy

Client management

Education

Common law qualification

Job description

Mid/Senior DIFC Disputes Associate – Dubai

A leading Dubai-based boutique disputes practice is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Associate to join its growing team, with a particular focus on DIFC Court litigation and complex commercial disputes.

A lean, high‑performing team led by a recognised disputes partner, acting on complex cross‑border matters for sovereigns, state entities, and multinational corporates. The partner is currently operating at full capacity and is expanding the team to unlock new mandates at associate and senior associate level.

The Role

Working closely with an established disputes partner, you will play a key role in advising and representing clients on high-value commercial litigation matters before the DIFC Courts, alongside broader regional disputes work.

This is an opportunity to join a busy and expanding practice with a strong pipeline of contentious matters and excellent long‑term progression prospects.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' DIFC Courts experience gained in private practice essential.
• Common Law Qualified
• Strong background in litigation commercial disputes and litigation
• Ability to manage matters with an increasing degree of autonomy.
• Common law qualification preferred.
• Dubai-based candidates strongly preferred, or those with a clear commitment to relocating.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy support and client management skills.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to complex, cross-border commercial disputes.
• Direct access to partners and clients.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing disputes practice.
• Competitive tax-free remuneration package.

Why This Role

• Direct involvement in high‑value, complex disputes.
• Close‑knit team with genuine progression opportunities.
• High‑calibre client base including sovereigns and major corporates.
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a developing regional disputes practice.
• Competitive compensation structure: base salary + significant bonus potential