Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution - Dubai

CMS Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS Corporation in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate (8+ years PQE) to join our Dispute Resolution team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will handle commercial litigation and arbitration matters with in-depth case analysis and strategic guidance to partners.

Expect to advise clients through from initial strategy to resolution, drafting and reviewing legal documentation, and supervising junior lawyers. Strong English-language skills and Middle East dispute experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive litigation and arbitration experience in the Middle East.
• Experience with joint venture, shareholder disputes, and insolvency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers.
• Understanding of English, UAE, DIFC and ADGM law.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth case analysis and briefings to partners and the wider team.
• Advise clients on dispute resolution from strategy through to resolution.
• Draft and review legal advice and related dispute documents.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers as appropriate.
• Communicate directly with clients and other parties involved in matters.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Litigation and arbitration

Client communication

Supervising junior lawyers

Strategy development

English/UAE/DIFC/ADGM law

Job description

CMS Corporation in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate (8+ years PQE) to join our Dispute Resolution team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will handle commercial litigation and arbitration matters with in-depth case analysis and strategic guidance to partners.

Expect to advise clients through from initial strategy to resolution, drafting and reviewing legal documentation, and supervising junior lawyers. Strong English-language skills and Middle East dispute experience are essential.