Managing Associate 6 PQE - Dubai

Mishcon de Reya LLP; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Mishcon de Reya LLP is seeking a Managing Associate in Dubai to lead complex disputes within the Dispute Resolution team. The role involves day-to-day ownership of major matters, supervising junior lawyers, coordinating counsel and experts, and direct client interaction.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years PQE in international disputes, strong litigation experience, and a track record in cross-border matters. Regional experience is valued, with a focus on delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE in a leading international disputes practice.
• Strong commercial litigation experience; international arbitration experience desirable.
• Training completed at a leading international law firm.
• Demonstrable passion for dispute resolution and complex litigation.
• Regional experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day ownership of significant disputes/workstreams.
• Supervise junior Associates and coordinate counsel and experts.
• Work directly with clients and manage competing priorities.
• Maintain high standards of client care and service.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

6+ years PQE

International arbitration

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Attention to detail

Due diligence

Organisational skills

Business development

Education

Training at leading international law firm

Job description

Job Description

The Managing Associate position will work 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 on strategically sensitive disputes, often involving parallel proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.

The Role

This is an exciting and varied role for a talented Managing Associate to develop their career within a leading international disputes practice.

The successful candidate will be committed to developing their career within Dispute Resolution within the region and will be able to demonstrate their passion for and experience in this area.

This role will take day-to-day ownership of significant disputes/workstreams, including supervising junior Associates, coordinating counsel, and experts and working directly with clients.

Skills/Experience

• 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.
• Demonstrable passion for dispute resolution and complex litigation.
• Existing regional experience preferred but not essential.
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills, in order to meet the demands of challenging and commercial internal and external clients, as well as dealing with competing priorities.
• Ability to project manage effectively.
• Experience of managing due diligence processes.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and with clients.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload.
• At all times, to exercise high standards of client care and service in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible approach.
• Pro-active and takes initiative.
• Takes responsibility for and attends to self-development.
• Interest in undertaking business development activities both internally and externally.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About Mishcon De Reya LLP

Mishcon de Reya is an independent law firm, which now employs over 1400 people withmore than 650 lawyers offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. The firm has grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue growth in the past five years alone.

With presence in London,Oxford, Cambridge,Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE, the firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply.

The work the firm undertakes is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, centred around three increasingly entwined and connected sectors: the Innovation Economy, Private Wealth and Capital, and Real Estate. The firm is known as a disputes powerhouse with a formidable capacity firmwide for dispute resolution.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.