Disputes Associate

Client of Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Disputes Associate (3–4 PQE) to join its growing practice. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of complex international disputes with a focus on energy, commodities, and transport sectors.

You will handle international arbitration, DIFC Courts litigation, and cross-border disputes, with opportunities for direct involvement with senior lawyers on high-value matters in a global platform.

Qualifications

• Ambitious Associate around 3–4 PQE.
• England & Wales Common Law qualification.
• Experience in arbitration, complex commercial litigation, and/or energy-related disputes would be particularly relevant.

Responsibilities

• International commercial arbitration under major institutional rules.
• DIFC Courts litigation and cross-border disputes.
• Complex fraud and asset-related proceedings.
• Sanctions-related disputes and advisory matters.
• Acting on matters involving designated individuals and delisting applications.
• Working with international corporates energy and commodities businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Direct involvement with senior lawyers on high-value strategically important mandates.

Skills

Arbitration experience

Cross-border litigation

Energy disputes knowledge

Education

England & Wales Common Law

Job description

Leading international law firm looking to hire a Disputes Associate c 3 - 4 pqe into its growing Dubai practice

About the role

The opportunity will offer exposure to a broad mix of complex international disputes with a particular focus on matters arising across the energy commodities and transport sectors

Key Responsibilities

• International commercial arbitration under major institutional rules
• DIFC Courts litigation and cross-border disputes
• Complex fraud and asset-related proceedings
• Sanctions-related disputes and advisory matters
• Acting on matters involving designated individuals and delisting applications
• Working with international corporates energy and commodities businesses and high-net-worth individuals
• Direct involvement with senior lawyers on high-value strategically important mandates

Requirements

• Ambitious Associate around 3 4 PQE
• Strong contentious experience gained at a leading international Legal 500 firm England amp Wales Common Law qualification
• Experience in arbitration complex commercial litigation and or energy-related disputes would be particularly relevant

Benefits

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to join an established international platform in Dubai offering high-quality cross-border work significant responsibility and close senior-level exposure

Competitive global law firm remuneration and package on offer to attract a high calibre candidate Ambitious Associate around 3 4 PQE Strong contentious experience gained at a leading international / Legal 500 firm England & Wales / Common Law qualification Experience in arbitration, complex commercial litigation and/or energy-related disputes would be particularly relevant