Disputes Associate - Dubai - Leading Global Law Firm

Aventus; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventus, a leading international law firm, is hiring a Disputes Associate in Dubai with 3–4 PQE to join its growing practice.

The role offers exposure to international commercial arbitration, DIFC Courts litigation, and energy/commodities disputes, with close senior-level mentoring and high-value cross-border work.

Qualifications

• This role requires about 3–4 PQE with contentious experience at a leading international/Law Firm.
• Experience in arbitration, complex commercial litigation and energy-related disputes is highly relevant.
• Strong track record in cross-border disputes and senior-level exposure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle international commercial arbitration under major institutional rules.
• DIFC Courts litigation and cross-border disputes work.
• Manage complex fraud and asset-related proceedings.
• Advisory matters related to sanctions and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with international corporates and energy/commodities teams; work closely with senior lawyers.

Skills

International arbitration

Complex litigation

Cross-border disputes

Energy/commodities disputes

Education

England & Wales/Common Law qualification

Job description

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

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.

The role will include:

• 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

The firm is looking for an ambitious Associate around 3–4 PQE with strong contentious experience gained at a leading international / Legal 500 firm, with England & Wales / Common Law qualification. Experience in arbitration, complex commercial litigation and/or energy-related disputes would be particularly relevant.

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.