Litigation Lawyer (Law Firm Experience)

We are seeking a lawyer who can independently manage matters, take ownership of client work, and deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice across litigation and corporate/commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage and handle legal matters from inception through to resolution.
• Advise clients on litigation, dispute resolution, and contentious matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of corporate and commercial agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate and commercial matters.
• Manage client relationships and communicate effectively with clients and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, legal opinions, submissions, and other legal documentation.
• Work autonomously while contributing to the wider team's objectives.
• • Based in the UAE, with a strong understanding of the UAE legal landscape.
• Must be an admitted lawyer and hold a current practising certificate in their jurisdiction of admission.
• Qualified lawyer with UK SQE qualification (or a UK-qualified Solicitor).
• Must have recent law firm experience.
• Demonstrable experience in both litigation and corporate/commercial law.
• Ability to independently run and manage legal matters with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable dealing directly with clients.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.