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CONSTRUCTION LITIGATOR 2-6 – DUBAI

Ref:  2315

PQE:    ,1-3 years PQE ,3-5 years PQE ,5-8 years PQE     Area of Expertise:  Private Practice    Location:  Dubai

This leading law firm has a premier construction practice and as a result of its continuing growth seeks to hire a junior to mid-level construction litigator for its team in Dubai.  It is essential that you have solid construction disputes experience or a mix of contentious and non-contentious experience.  You will represent a large regional and international client base and act on some of the regions highest profile contentious matters.  Ideally you will have Middle Eastern experience and worked with a reputable law firm with a strong construction practice, however, strong candidates based overseas will also be seriously considered. 

 

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably we cannot reply to all received. Should you not hear from us within 4 working days please treat your application as unsuccessful.

Ref: 2315 

INSURANCE LITIGATOR 4+ – DUBAI

Ref:  2317

PQE:    ,3-5 years PQE ,5-8 years PQE     Area of Expertise:  Private Practice    Location:  Dubai

Our client is a leader in the insurance and reinsurance market and their growing Dubai office seeks to hire a mid-level insurance litigator with strong coverage disputes experience.    Their Dubai office is doing extremely well and ahead of their targets for the year.  Candidates with strong In-House experience will also be considered. 

 

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably we cannot reply to all received. Should you not hear from us within 4 working days please treat your application as unsuccessful.

Ref: 2317 

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS 2+ – DUBAI

Ref:  2314

PQE:    ,1-3 years PQE ,3-5 years PQE     Area of Expertise:  Private Practice    Location:  Dubai

This leading US law firm seeks a solid projects lawyer with power projects experience (purchase agreements) and ideally renewables experience.   The team contains 2 Partners and 3 Associates covering power projects across the region (UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt).   It is essential for this role that you have Middle East experience.  

 

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably we cannot reply to all received. Should you not hear from us within 4 working days please treat your application as unsuccessful.

 

Ref: 2314 

CORPORATE 6+ – DUBAI

Ref:  2305

PQE:    ,5-8 years PQE ,8+ PQE     Area of Expertise:  Private Practice    Location:  Dubai

Are you looking for a better work/life balance but don’t necessarily seek a move In-House?   If so, an exceptionally rare and attractive opportunity has arisen within this highly rated corporate team’s Dubai office.   The team has an extensive track record across the region representing noteworthy international and regional clients which will provide you with a fully client facing role with significant access to headline transactions within the Middle East and across the globe. 

 

The team is focused, flexible and enjoys strong support and interaction with the Partners.  The ideal candidate will work in a similar way and have experience of acting on high quality deals.

 

This role is truly an excellent opportunity to continue working on sophisticated matters but not endure the usual working hours and environment which many seek to escape. 

 

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably we cannot reply to all received. Should you not hear from us within 4 working days please treat your application as unsuccessful.

 

 

Ref: 2305

SHIPPING LITIGATION 5+ DUBAI

Ref:  2299

PQE:    ,5-8 years PQE ,8+ PQE     Area of Expertise:  Private Practice    Location:  Dubai

This highly rated international law firm’s top-tier shipping practice requires a solid London based Shipping Disputes (wet) lawyer with P&I and ideally casualty investigations experience.   You must be English qualified and have a willingness to relocate to the Middle East for at least 3-5 years to support the firm’s shipping team and to potentially build an English law practice out of the region.   In return a very attractive tax free salary with Partnership prospects is on offer. 

 

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably we cannot reply to all received. Should you not hear from us within 4 working days please treat your application as unsuccessful. 

 

Ref: 2299

HEAD OF REGIONAL KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 5+ DUBAI

Ref:  2297

PQE:    ,5-8 years PQE ,8+ PQE     Area of Expertise:  Private Practice    Location:  Dubai

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a GCC based PSL or fee-earner looking to join the Dubai office of one of the world’s leading law firms.  The role will see you provide high quality learning and development support across their core practice groups (Corporate / Commercial / Litigation and Employment) in the MENA region and lead the drive to better organise and capture their know-how.   It is essential that you have English and Arabic language skills and are working at a leading law firm with relevant experience or ability to move into such a role.   An excellent tax free salary is on offer in addition to the opportunity to join a world class player.  Ref:  2297    

LITIGATION (ARABIC) – 3-6 – KUWAIT

Ref:  2296

PQE:    ,3-5 years PQE ,5-8 years PQE     Area of Expertise:  Private Practice    Location:  Kuwait

This international law firm’s strengths is in litigation/arbitration and it now seeks to add a mid-level associate to join its offices in Kuwait.   You will be working with the some of the very best legal talent within this field and will be exposed to complex high value cases.  Having been in the region for a number of years, the firm acts for an impressive list of clients and leverages off their strong credentials globally.  It is essential that you are Western qualified and able to draft legal documents in Arabic.   Experience in Saudi Arabia is a significant advantage.  

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably we cannot reply to all received. Should you not hear from us within 4 working days please treat your application as unsuccessful.

 

 

Ref: 2296 

ARABIC PARALEGAL – ABU DHABI – STELLAR SALARY

Ref:  2006

PQE:    ,Newly Qualified     Area of Expertise:  Private Practice    Location:  Abu Dhabi

An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a corporate or commercial Paralegal who seeks to join a premier US law firm and work on some of the best work currently available in the UAE market.   Our client is very well established and has a solid team which has great camaraderie.  It is an affable working environment and the Partners take very good care of their team.   It is essential you are able to speak and write in Arabic and prepared to live in the Capital.   If you seek top-tier work, fantastic colleagues and a top percentile salary without the perceived hours of a US law firm this is an excellent opportunity to achieve it. 

 

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably we cannot reply to all received. Should you not hear from us within 4 working days please treat your application as unsuccessful.

 

 

Ref: 2006 

 

IN-HOUSE (ARABIC) – 5+ KUWAIT

Ref:  2294

PQE:    ,5-8 years PQE ,8+ PQE     Area of Expertise:  In-House    Location:  Kuwait

IN-HOUSE (ARABIC) – 5+ KUWAIT  

 A leading holding group in Kuwait seeks to hire a solid bi-lingual corporate commercial lawyer to join and further develop its legal team.   This role will see you directly advise the board on all regional and international legal matters, managing risk, litigation and building a team of lawyers around you.   It is essential you are able to speak, read and write in Arabic in addition to having fluent English language skills.    Our client is very well placed in the region and you will be working on significant and highly sensitive matters.  

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably we cannot reply to all received. Should you not hear from us within 4 working days please treat your application as unsuccessful. 

Ref: 2294  

OUTSTANDING AND RARE IN-HOUSE ROLE – 2-5 DUBAI

Ref:  2252

PQE:    ,3-5 years PQE ,5-8 years PQE     Area of Expertise:  In-House    Location:  Dubai

An extremely rare and truly exciting opportunity has become available for a Western trained corporate or commercial lawyer looking to move into a dynamic and challenging in-house environment.   This entity is one of the most sought after in the UAE due to its high quality work, reduced working hours and pay which is commensurate to leading international law firms.     As a result it is essential you are working at a leading or well known and respected international law firm.   You will be joining a collegiate and well respected legal team and exposed to a wide range of matters and complex, high value commercial contracts.  Ref.2252 

 

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably we cannot reply to all received. Should you not hear from us within 4 working days please treat your application as unsuccessful.