Senior Legal Counsel (Courts)

Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) — Abu Dhabi Global Market; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) — Abu Dhabi Global Market is seeking a senior Registrar for ADGM Courts. You will advise the Registrar on changes to ADGM’s Founding Law, Courts’ Regulations, Rules and Practice Directions, and lead the drafting and implementation of regulatory updates.

You will represent the Registrar before the ADGM Board of Directors, support the Chief Justice and judiciary in case management, manage the Courts team, and participate in high‑level government and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law.
• 10-12+ years of experience in a law firm or similar environment.
• Expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution within a common law jurisdiction.
• Advanced research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience.
• Advanced English speaking and written communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality, judgment, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Registrar regarding changes to ADGM's Founding Law, Courts' Regulations, Rules, and Practice Directions.
• Draft and implement legislative and regulatory changes in accordance with policy and direction.
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives for ADGM Courts and dispute resolution services, including arbitration and mediation.
• Assist and represent the Registrar in matters before the ADGM Board of Directors.
• Support the Chief Justice and judiciary in case management and liaison with law firms and litigants.
• Represent ADGM Courts at high-level government and stakeholder meetings and international forums.
• Manage the ADGM Courts team during temporary absences of the Registrar.

Skills

Litigation

Alternative dispute resolution

Leadership

Team supervision

Advanced English communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

Responsibilities

• Advise the Registrar regarding changes to ADGM's Founding Law, Courts' Regulations, Rules, and Practice Directions
• Draft and implement legislative and regulatory changes in accordance with policy and direction
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives for ADGM Courts and dispute resolution services, including arbitration and mediation
• Assist and represent the Registrar in matters before the ADGM Board of Directors
• Support the Chief Justice and judiciary in case management and liaison with law firms and litigants
• Represent ADGM Courts at high-level government and stakeholder meetings and international forums
• Manage the ADGM Courts team during temporary absences of the Registrar

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law
• 10-12+ years of experience in a law firm or similar environment
• Expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution within a common law jurisdiction
• Advanced research, analytical, and drafting skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience
• Advanced English speaking and written communication skills
• High level of confidentiality, judgment, and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of working in the UAE or other GCC countries