Head of Litigation

Alpha Advocates and Legal Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Advocates and Legal Consultants in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Head of Litigation to lead the firm’s litigation department in the UAE. The role requires strategic leadership, oversight of a team of lawyers, and handling complex disputes.

You will develop litigation strategy, advise clients and internal teams, represent clients in court or arbitration, and ensure timely, high-quality pleadings while building strong relationships with clients and the judiciary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience as a litigation attorney with leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of UAE litigation laws and procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop legal talent within the department.
• Membership in the UAE Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the litigation department.
• Oversee a team of lawyers and legal professionals.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the litigation department.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on complex litigation cases to internal teams and clients.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Supervise the preparation of legal documents, pleadings and briefs.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting litigation in the UAE.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and the judiciary.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for litigation cases.

Skills

Leadership

Litigation

Communication

Mentoring

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's degree

Job description

Alpha Advocates and Legal Consultants is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Litigation to lead our litigation department in Abu Dhabi UAE. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in litigation capable of providing effective leadership and managing complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the litigation department
• overseeing a team of lawyers and legal professionals
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the litigation department in alignment with the firm s overall goals
• Provide legal advice and guidance on complex litigation cases to internal teams and clients
• Represent clients in court proceedings arbitrations and negotiations
• Supervise the preparation of legal documents pleadings and briefs
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting litigation in the UAE
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients opposing counsel and the judiciary
• Manage budgets resources and timelines for litigation cases

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Law; Master s degree is a plus
• Proven experience as a litigation attorney with a focus on leadership roles
• In-depth knowledge of UAE litigation laws and procedures
• Strong organizational and managerial skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to mentor and develop legal talent within the department
• Demonstrated success in managing high-stakes litigation cases
• Membership in the UAE Bar Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a reputable law firm
• Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution methods