Lawyer (Law Firm Experience)

Altara Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Altara Law in the UAE is seeking a capable, commercially minded Lawyer to join the growing team. You will independently manage matters and deliver practical legal advice across litigation and corporate/commercial work.

The role requires UK SQE qualification (or UK solicitor), UAE-based, with law firm experience, strong drafting and client communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Based in the UAE with strong understanding of the UAE legal landscape.
• Admitted lawyer with UK SQE qualification (or a UK-qualified solicitor).
• Must have Law Firm recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and handle legal matters from inception through to resolution.
• Advise clients on litigation, dispute resolution, and contentious matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of corporate and commercial agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial matters.
• Manage client relationships and communicate effectively with clients and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, opinions, submissions, and other legal documentation.
• Work autonomously while contributing to the wider team's objectives.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Education

UK SQE qualification

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Altara Law is looking for a capable and commercially minded Lawyer to join our growing team in the UAE.

We are seeking a lawyer who can independently manage matters, take ownership of client work, and deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice across litigation and corporate/commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and handle legal matters from inception through to resolution.
• Advise clients on litigation, dispute resolution, and contentious matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of corporate and commercial agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial matters.
• Manage client relationships and communicate effectively with clients and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, legal opinions, submissions, and other legal documentation.
• Work autonomously while contributing to the wider team's objectives.

Requirements:

• Based in the UAE, with a strong understanding of the UAE legal landscape.
• Admitted lawyer with UK SQE qualification (or a UK-qualified solicitor).
• Must have Law Firm recent exprerience
• Demonstrable experience in both litigation and corporate/commercial law.
• Ability to independently run and manage legal matters with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable dealing directly with clients.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.