Arbitration Lawyer
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About the Role
CapeClarke seeks a talented Arbitration Associate with 3-5 years' PQE to join a growing disputes practice in Dubai. The role involves drafting and developing arbitration submissions for high-value cross-border disputes.
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Responsibilities
- Draft and develop arbitration submissions including Requests for Arbitration, Statements of Claim and Defence, witness statements, jurisdictional applications, and post hearing briefs
- Take ownership of written advocacy and contribute to case strategy
- Manage document intensive matters and coordinate with clients, experts, and witnesses
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with 3 5 years' PQE from a leading international, regional, or specialist disputes practice
- Demonstrable experience in international arbitration, including commercial and/or investment treaty disputes
- Excellent drafting ability with a track record of preparing arbitration submissions
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesise complex factual and legal issues
- Experience managing document intensive matters and coordinating with clients, experts, and witnesses
- Outstanding academic credentials and attention to detail
- Excellent written and spoken English
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Role Overview
- We are seeking a talented Arbitration Associate with approximately 3–5 years' post qualification experience to join a growing disputes practice in Dubai.
- This opportunity is ideally suited to a lawyer who has developed strong experience in international arbitration and is particularly skilled in the preparation of high quality written work product.
Key Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with 3–5 years' PQE from a leading international, regional, or specialist disputes practice.
- Demonstrable experience in international arbitration, including commercial and/or investment treaty disputes.
- Excellent drafting ability, with a track record of preparing and developing Requests for Arbitration, Statements of Claim and Defence, witness statements, jurisdictional applications, post hearing briefs.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesise complex factual and legal issues into clear, persuasive written arguments.
- Experience managing document intensive matters and coordinating with clients, experts, and witnesses.
- Outstanding academic credentials and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and spoken English. Additional languages are advantageous.
What We Are Looking For
- The successful candidate will take ownership of written advocacy and enjoy the intellectual rigour of developing legal arguments and case strategy.
- We are particularly interested in candidates whose experience reflects genuine responsibility for drafting and shaping substantive submissions.
The Opportunity
- Exposure to high value, cross border disputes.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced arbitration practitioners on complex matters across a range of sectors.
- Play a meaningful role in case development, strategy, and preparation of sophisticated written advocacy before leading arbitral institutions.
Location
- Dubai based applicants and those seeking relocation to the UAE are encouraged to apply.
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