Legal Director - Litigation

IDEX Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Dubai is seeking a Legal Director to join their prestigious Litigation & Arbitration practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale, complex litigation matters and collaborate with international offices on cross-jurisdictional disputes. You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating legal documents, chairing meetings, and managing client relationships. This position promises exposure to high-quality disputes and the chance to learn from some of the most notable practitioners in the field. If you're ready to advance your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic background in law from a reputable institution.
• Broad range of relevant experience in litigation and arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents.
• Managing client relationships and business development activities.

Skills

Document Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Law Degree

Top UK, Australian or US Firm Experience

Job description

The Litigation & Arbitration practice at this prestigious UK firm based in Dubai undertakes large scale, complex litigation matters, working closely with international offices on cross-jurisdictional disputes. Their practice areas include arbitration, ADR, Financial and other general complex commercial litigation.

Due to growth within the team, they seek a Legal Director, your key responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing and negotiation of documents, chairing internal and external meetings, client relationship management and business development activities with existing and potential clients. You will gain exposure to high quality complex disputes and mentoring from some of the most notable practitioners in the field.

To be considered for this role you will have an excellent academic background and a broad range of relevant experience gained at a Top UK, Australian or US firm.