BARRISTER - 1-3 PQE - ROLE WITH LEADING LAW FIRM - DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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About the Role
A leading law firm in Dubai seeks a junior barrister to join its disputes practice, focusing on DIFC and ADGM litigation. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing case preparation, and supporting senior counsel.
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Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of litigation before the DIFC and ADGM Courts
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, skeleton arguments and other court documents
- Manage case preparation and progress matters through all stages of litigation
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
- Support senior counsel with hearings, trials and advocacy
- Liaise with clients, experts and external counsel
- Manage case files and ensure compliance with court procedures and deadlines
Requirements
- Called to the Bar of England and Wales for approximately 1–2 years (or possess comparable post call experience)
- Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills
- Interest in commercial litigation and international dispute resolution
- Highly organised with excellent case management abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Role Overview
- We are instructed by a leading law firm based in Dubai is seeking to recruit a junior barrister to join its growing disputes practice, with a particular focus on litigation before the DIFC and ADGM Courts.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified barrister looking to develop an international commercial disputes practice within one of the Middle East's leading legal markets.
- The successful candidate will work closely with experienced litigators and advocates on a broad range of high value and complex matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with all aspects of litigation before the DIFC and ADGM Courts.
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, skeleton arguments and other court documents.
- Managing case preparation and progressing matters through all stages of litigation.
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda.
- Supporting senior counsel with hearings, trials and advocacy.
- Liaising with clients, experts and external counsel.
- Managing case files and ensuring compliance with court procedures and deadlines.
Candidate Profile
- Have been called to the Bar of England and Wales for approximately 1–2 years (or possess comparable post call experience).
- Demonstrate strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
- Have an interest in commercial litigation and international dispute resolution.
- Be highly organised with excellent case management abilities.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
- Previous exposure to commercial litigation, arbitration or court advocacy would be advantageous, although direct DIFC or ADGM experience is not essential.
The Opportunity
- This role offers exposure to sophisticated cross border disputes, early responsibility, and the opportunity to develop advocacy experience within two of the region's premier common law courts.
- The successful candidate will join a supportive and ambitious team committed to delivering first class legal services to an international client base.
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