Senior Dispute Resolution Associate - Dubai (1 Year)

CMNO; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CMNO in Dubai seeks a Senior Associate with 8+ years PQE to join its Dispute Resolution team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, handling substantial disputes with minimal supervision and advising clients from strategy to resolution.

The ideal candidate will have strong English communication skills and extensive experience in the Middle East, including JV/shareholder disputes and insolvency.

Qualifications

• Experience of litigation and arbitration in the Middle East, particularly joint venture/shareholder disputes and insolvency work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within an established general disputes practice/team.
• Experience supporting or supervising junior lawyers; understanding of English, UAE, DIFC and ADGM law and the DIFC/ADGM courts.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth case analysis and briefings to partners and the wider team, managing substantial disputes with 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Arbitration experience

Dispute resolution

Senior-level practice

English proficiency

Job description

CMNO in Dubai seeks a Senior Associate with 8+ years PQE to join its Dispute Resolution team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, handling substantial disputes with minimal supervision and advising clients from strategy to resolution.

The ideal candidate will have strong English communication skills and extensive experience in the Middle East, including JV/shareholder disputes and insolvency.