Managing Associate (6+ PQE) - Dispute Resolution

Mishcon de Reya LLP; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mishcon de Reya LLP in Dubai seeks a qualified dispute resolution lawyer with 6+ years PQE to lead significant cross-border litigation and international arbitration matters for corporate clients in the UAE and GCC.

The role focuses on high-value disputes, supervising junior colleagues, coordinating with external counsel, and supporting business development within a leading international firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE in a leading international Dispute Resolution practice.
• Strong commercial litigation experience, ideally including substantial court proceedings.
• International arbitration experience is desirable.
• Training completed at a leading international law firm.
• Existing regional experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day ownership of significant disputes and workstreams.
• Supervise junior Associates and coordinate counsel and experts.
• Work directly with clients on strategically sensitive disputes, often involving parallel proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage due diligence processes and project manage effectively.
• Undertake business development activities internally and externally.

Skills

PQE (6+ years)

Dispute Resolution

International arbitration

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Dubai, UAE

Not Specified

Qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE in a leading international Dispute Resolution practice; Strong commercial litigation experience; International arbitration experience desirable; Training completed at a leading international law firm.

Law Firm Job

Role Overview

This position is within the Dispute Resolution team in the Dubai office. The practice focuses on high-value cross-border litigation, international arbitration, digital assets, enforcement, and strategically significant disputes across the UAE and wider GCC region. The team advises corporates, UHNWIs, family offices, financial institutions, and sovereign-linked entities.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE gained within a leading international Dispute Resolution practice.
• Strong commercial litigation experience, ideally including substantial court proceedings.
• International arbitration experience is desirable.
• Training completed at a leading international law firm.
• Existing regional experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Take day-to-day ownership of significant disputes and workstreams.
• Supervise junior Associates and coordinate counsel and experts.
• Work directly with clients on strategically sensitive disputes, often involving parallel proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage due diligence processes and project manage effectively.
• Undertake business development activities internally and externally.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified in the source document. Standard market rates for Managing Associates at international firms in Dubai apply.