Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

Client of Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Law Firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Associate with 5+ PQE in commercial disputes to join its Dubai office. You will work closely with partners on high-value international litigation, including offshore matters involving the BVI and Cayman Islands, and interact with funds, financial institutions, and multinational clients.

The role emphasizes drafting, analysis, and case management across multi-jurisdictional disputes, with significant responsibility and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Approx. 5+ PQE in commercial disputes.
• Qualified in England and Wales (for Cayman & BVI admission).
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional disputes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation and cross-border disputes.
• Work with international colleagues on offshore matters (BVI/Cayman).
• Draft pleadings, manage case strategy and deadlines.
• Develop offshore disputes expertise with partner exposure.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Cross-border disputes

Offshore disputes

Drafting skills

Job description

Senior Associate

I m currently working with a leading international offshore law firm looking to hire an experienced Commercial Disputes Associate 5 PQE into its Dubai office This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded disputes practice working closely with experienced partners on complex high-value international litigation with particular exposure to the British Virgin Islands BVI and Cayman Islands The team advises a sophisticated client base including investment funds financial institutions multinational corporates and insolvency practitioners on disputes involving multiple jurisdictions

• Complex commercial litigation and cross-border disputes
• Shareholder disputes and corporate litigation
• Restructuring insolvency and contentious financial matters
• Offshore litigation enforcement and asset recovery

• Working alongside international counsel and colleagues across a global offshore network : Approximately 5+ PQE, qualified in England and Wales (for Cayman & BVI Admission)
• Strong commercial litigation experience from a leading Legal 500-ranked or international law firm
• Excellent drafting, analytical and case management skills
• Experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes
• Previous BVI, Cayman Islands or offshore disputes experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Strong transferable commercial litigation experience will be considered

The position offers the opportunity to develop specialist offshore disputes expertise while working on sophisticated international matters, with direct partner exposure, significant responsibility and excellent long‑term career development.

An attractive tax-free remuneration package is on offer.