Commercial Litigation/International Arbitration (DIFC Disputes) Associates

Court 1 Capital; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Clear progression

Job summary

Court 1 Capital in Dubai is seeking Common Law Qualified Solicitors (Mid-Senior Associate) to support a high-profile international practice spanning Commercial Litigation (80%) and International Arbitration (20%). The role focuses on DIFC Courts litigation and cross-border matters within a lean disputes team led by a renowned partner.

You will work on complex cross-border disputes for sovereigns, state entities, and multinational corporates, with a strong emphasis on DIFC Litigation.

Qualifications

• DIFC Courts experience essential; ability to run or support DIFC litigation files confidently.
• At least 2 years experience of DIFC Litigation.
• Strong grounding in commercial disputes; arbitration exposure beneficial but not essential.
• Must be UAE based.

Responsibilities

• Support DIFC litigation files and cross-border disputes with the disputes partner.
• Assist on international arbitration matters where needed.
• Collaborate with the partner to grow a regional disputes practice.

Skills

DIFC Courts experience

DIFC Litigation experience

Commercial disputes knowledge

Education

Common Law Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Commercial Litigation / International Arbitration Associates — Dubai

A fast‑growing disputes boutique is seeking Common Law Qualified Solicitors (Mid-Senior Associate) to join its Dubai office, supporting a high‑profile international practice spanning Commercial Litigation (80%) and International Arbitration (20%).

The Practice

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.

Role Requirements

• DIFC Courts experience is essential — ability to run or support DIFC litigation files confidently.
• At least 2 years experience of DIFC Litigation.
• Strong grounding in commercial disputes; arbitration exposure beneficial but not essential.
• Must be UAE based.

Why This Role

• 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.