Commercial Litigation/International Arbitration (DIFC Disputes) Associates

Court 1 Capital; Dubai; Sur place; AED 350 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Court 1 Capital in Dubai seeks Common Law qualified solicitors at mid-senior associate level to join its fast‑growing disputes practice, focused on Commercial Litigation (80%) and International Arbitration (20%). You will support cross‑border matters for sovereigns, state entities and multinational corporates.

DIFC Court experience is essential; you should have at least 2 years in DIFC Litigation, a solid grounding in commercial disputes, and a common law qualification.

Qualifications

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

Connaissances

DIFC Litigation

Commercial disputes

Arbitration exposure

Formation

Common law qualification

Description du poste

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.
• Common law qualification required.
• Must be UAE based.

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.