Financial Crime Litigation Senior Associate

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Dubai is seeking a mid-level to senior associate for their white-collar crime litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in a renowned law firm and be fully bilingual in English and Arabic, with a strong background in civil law. Responsibilities include advising on financial crime cases and managing complex legal matters in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years post-qualification experience at an international/regional law firm.
• Fully bilingual in English and Arabic, strong Arabic drafting capability.
• Excellent academics and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial crime matters: money laundering, bribery, fraud.
• Navigate complex legal issues effectively and efficiently.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Autonomous

Education

Civil law background

Job description

Our client is wishing to recruit acurrent mid level to senior associate within a white-collar crime litigation team with at least 4-6 years of post-qualification experience (gained at a leading international or regional law firm).

- 100% bilingual must have a civil law background

-Strong interpersonal, communication skills, including oral and written communication skills.

-Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time sensitive documents and have exceptional organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.

- protect clients’ interests before public prosecution, police, and the UAE courts.

-Excellent academics, drafting skills

-Well organised and capable of managing multiple matters efficiently and prioritising appropriately.

-Articulate, with strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.

-Autonomous with entrepreneurial spirit.

Must be fully bilingual in English and Arabic with strong Arabic drafting capability.

Duties:

-Proficiently advise on matters related to financial crime, including money laundering, bribery and corruption, fraud and sanctions. It would also be beneficial to demonstrate investigations experience and experience with dealing with extradition and Interpol matters.

-To grasp and navigate complex legal matters