Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution - Dubai - Fixed Term Contract

CMS (UAE) LLP; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS (UAE) LLP seeks a Senior Associate with 8+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its Dispute Resolution team in Dubai on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an opportunity for an experienced commercial litigation and arbitration lawyer to take on a senior role within the practice.

You will manage substantial disputes, advise clients through strategy to resolution, and support junior lawyers while working closely with partners to develop practical strategies and client-focused

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years PQE with senior associate level experience in dispute resolution.
• Experience in litigation and arbitration in the Middle East, especially JV/shareholder disputes and insolvency work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to supervise junior lawyers.
• Understanding of English, UAE, DIFC and ADGM law and courts.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth case analysis and briefings to partners and the team with minimal supervision.
• Advise clients on dispute resolution matters from strategy to resolution, including drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Develop practical client strategies in collaboration with partners and colleagues.
• Communicate directly with clients and other parties involved in matters.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers where appropriate.

Skills

Litigation & arbitration

Client communication

Team supervision

Middle East disputes

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Associate (minimum of 8 years PQE +) to join our Dispute Resolution team in Dubai on an 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an opportunity for an experienced commercial litigation and arbitration lawyer to take on a senior role within the practice. The team has a proven track record of providing practical, commercial advice to a wide range of clients throughout the dispute resolution process.

What you’ll do

• provide in-depth case analysis and briefings to partners and the wider team, while managing substantial disputes under minimal partner supervision
• advise clients on dispute resolution matters, from initial strategy through to resolution draft and review legal advice, correspondence, and other dispute-related documentation
• work closely with partners and colleagues to develop practical strategies for clients
• communicate directly with clients and other parties involved in matters
• supervise and support junior lawyers where appropriate

What you’ll bring

• experience of litigation and arbitration in the Middle East, in particular joint venture/shareholder disputes and insolvency work
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• solid experience gained within an established general disputes practice/team
• experience supporting or supervising junior lawyers
• experience and understanding of English, UAE, DIFC and ADGM law and the DIFC and/or ADGM courts

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