Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Director - Litigation, Dubai

Jameson Legal.; Dubai; On-site; AED 469,000 - 890,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulated international brokerage in Dubai is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Director. The successful candidate will focus on international litigation, particularly in the financial services sector. With a salary range of £95,000 - £180,000 tax-free plus bonuses, this role offers a unique opportunity for candidates with a US or UK legal qualification and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Relocation options are available.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience with a high-quality law firm or significant in-house entity.
• Experience in the financial services sector is preferred.
• Will consider relocating lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Handle international litigation matters from the Dubai HQ.
• Work closely with the CLO.
• Manage broker-dealer litigation and general commercial advisory matters.

Skills

Financial services litigation

Broker-dealer litigation

Corporate and commercial litigation

Education

US or UK legal qualification

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity to join our client, a regulated international multi-asset brokerage. Depending on experience, the successful candidate will join the team as a Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Director. The focus of the role will be on international litigation matters based out of their Dubai HQ working closely with the CLO.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include an emphasis on financial services litigation such as dealing with broker-dealer litigation as well as wider litigation experience across corporate and commercial matters. Ideally candidates will have experience in the areas of knowing receipt and/or dishonest assistance. The role will also involve working on some general commercial advisory matters across global jurisdictions including the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

Qualifications

Applicants will have at least 4 years\' experience with a high-quality law firm or significant in-house entity ideally within the financial services sector. Candidates must also have either a US or UK legal qualification. Our client will consider relocating lawyers for this crucial position.

Remuneration: £95,000 - £180,000 (tax free) + bonus + benefits

Location: Dubai

For more information, please contact Shenaz Khan and Jeremy Small.