Senior Litigation Counsel

GitMax; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

GitMax is seeking a legal professional to oversee and manage high-stakes multi-jurisdictional disputes. The role involves drafting and filing pleadings and legal documents across various jurisdictions, independently managing litigation phases, and conducting legal research to support case strategies.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with local counsels, assist in settlement negotiations, and stay current on relevant laws and regulations affecting practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee and manage high-stakes multi-jurisdictional disputes.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in various jurisdictions.
• Independently manage litigation phases including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate with local counsels.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Prepare legal memoranda and briefs on various legal issues.
• Assist in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution.
• Maintain and update case management systems.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses to build strong cases.
• Stay current on relevant laws and regulations.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee and manage high-stakes multi-jurisdictional disputes including ommercial litigation e g breach of rental agreements breach of contract for defective equipment International arbitration e g cases involving fraudulent misrepresentation and damages recovery Financial recovery cases involving frozen balances unauthorized transactions or overpaid funds
• Draft and file pleadings motions and other legal documents in various jurisdictions UAE UK EU HK
• Independently manage and direct all phases of litigation including high-value discovery depositions and trial preparation
• Coordinating local counsels
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies
• Assist in all phases of litigation including discovery depositions and trial preparation
• Develop and maintain case files ensuring all documents are properly organized and easily accessible
• Prepare legal memoranda and briefs on various legal issues
• Conduct document reviews and manage e-discovery processes
• Assist in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings
• Maintain and update case management systems and litigation calendars
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and other professionals to build strong cases
• Contribute to the development of litigation strategies and case theories
• Stay current on relevant laws regulations and court decisions affecting our practice areas
• Contribute to the firm s knowledge management initiatives by creating and maintaining legal templates and research databases
• Assist in preparing internal communications and status reports