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Disputes Associate/Senior Associate

A&O Shearman
United Arab Emirates, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
3 weeks ago
LitigationCommercial ArbitrationLegal DraftingAnalytical SkillsClient Relationship ManagementDispute Resolution
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Department Purpose

  • A&O Shearman's disputes practice in the Middle East has deep expertise in handling high stakes, complex and business critical matters that are frequently cross border in nature.
  • Our goal is to provide our clients with holistic, practical advice and innovative solutions to their most challenging problems.
  • The team is noted for its high professional approach and collaboration between offices and has a considerable international reach that sees them advise states, public bodies, and financial and corporate clients on a range of disputes, with a particular specialism in infrastructure and construction d

Role & Responsibilities

  • We offer: A dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm.
  • A variety of intellectually exciting work and the opportunity to work with other practice groups in an interdisciplinary way, in the UAE, regionally and globally.
  • Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, high performing team with a friendly and supportive culture.
  • Secondment programmes to allow our lawyers to work with other departments, other people and to be exposed to the different cultures that the firm encompasses.
  • Dedicated local and global training programmes and professional training on communication, IT skills, management and business development skills.

Key Requirements

  • Common Law qualified lawyer
  • 3 5 PQE
  • High level drafting and analytical skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and versatility
  • Self starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge
  • Detail focused and self motivated approach
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Excellent client relationship skills
  • Sound experience of operating at associate level within a complex international organisation
  • Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win the respect of the partner and fee earner community, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment

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