Dubai Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Associate

Walkers; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkers in Dubai is seeking an ambitious and technically strong Associate to join its market-leading Insolvency & Dispute Resolution team. Based in the Dubai office, you will advise on contentious and non-contentious financial services matters, multi-jurisdictional disputes and corporate recovery.

The role requires 5-7 years PQE, England & Wales qualification, and a commercial mindset. You will work with a diverse client base and contribute to client development across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years post-qualification experience at an international law firm.
• England & Wales qualification (via SQE) is essential.
• Excellent academics with strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contentious and non-contentious financial services matters and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
• Handling insolvency mandates, restructurings, liquidations and debts recovery.
• Advising banks, funds, corporates and high-net-worth individuals on corporate recovery issues.
• Developing new client relationships and contributing to business development.
• Maintaining high professional standards and ethical compliance.

Skills

Commonwealth qualified

England & Wales qualification

Excellent academics

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative team player

Client development experience

MS Office proficiency

Timekeeping & billing systems

Independent business development

Education

Commonwealth qualified lawyer

England & Wales qualification (SQE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walkers in Dubai is seeking an ambitious and technically strong Associate to join its market-leading Insolvency & Dispute Resolution team. Based in the Dubai office, you will advise on contentious and non-contentious financial services matters, multi-jurisdictional disputes and corporate recovery.

The role requires 5-7 years PQE, England & Wales qualification, and a commercial mindset. You will work with a diverse client base and contribute to client development across the region.