Disputes Associate / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) – Leading Global Law Firm – Dubai

Aventus (Legal Search & Recruitment); Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventus, a specialised legal recruitment firm, is seeking a Disputes Associate / Senior Associate (5+PQE) for a leading international offshore law firm’s Dubai office. The role focuses on high-value commercial and offshore disputes.

The successful candidate will manage complex litigation, handle cross-border matters, and work with a global offshore network. Dubai-based, on-site role with a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Qualified in England & Wales (required for Cayman & BVI admission).
• Strong commercial litigation experience, preferably from a Legal-500-ranked or comparable international firm.
• Experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes; offshore litigation advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and case-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation and cross-border disputes.
• Handle shareholder and corporate litigation matters.
• Work on restructuring, insolvency, and contentious financial issues.
• Conduct offshore litigation, enforcement and asset-recovery actions.
• Collaborate with international counsel and the firm’s global offshore network.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Job description

Disputes Associate / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) - Leading Global Law Firm - Dubai

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Organising Institution / Firm

Aventus (Legal Search & Recruitment)

Rolling Basis (Official)

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• Minimum 5+ years post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Qualified in England & Wales (required for Cayman & BVI admission)
• Strong commercial litigation background, preferably from a Legal-500-ranked or comparable international firm
• Experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes; offshore litigation experience advantageous but not essential
• Excellent drafting, analytical and case-management skills

Job - Commercial Disputes Associate / Senior Associate

Contextual Overview

Aventus, a specialised legal recruitment firm, is seeking a Disputes Associate / Senior Associate (5+PQE) for a leading international offshore law firm’s Dubai office. The role focuses on high-value commercial and offshore disputes.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 5years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Qualified in England & Wales (required for Cayman & BVI admission).
• Strong commercial litigation experience, preferably from a Legal-500-ranked or comparable international firm.
• Proven ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes.
• Offshore litigation experience (BVI, Cayman) is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and case-management skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage complex commercial litigation and cross-border disputes.
• Handle shareholder and corporate litigation matters.
• Work on restructuring, insolvency, and contentious financial issues.
• Conduct offshore litigation, enforcement and asset-recovery actions.
• Collaborate with international counsel and the firm’s global offshore network.