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General Litigation Lawyer with Employment and Advocacy, Associate / Barrister, Dubai Law Firm
Ellis-Wake Legal Recruitment
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Hybrid
2 weeks ago
LitigationEmployment LawAdvocacyLegal ResearchDrafting PleadingsCase Management
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About the Role
A Dubai law firm is seeking a General Litigation Associate/Barrister with expertise in employment law and advocacy. The hybrid role involves managing commercial and civil litigation, drafting pleadings, and appearing before courts.
Key Skills for This Role
LitigationEmployment LawAdvocacyLegal ResearchDrafting PleadingsCase Management
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of general commercial and civil litigation matters, with a focus on employment disputes
- Draft pleadings, legal opinions, contracts, and correspondence
- Prepare case strategies, evidence bundles, and settlement proposals
- Advise clients on contentious employment issues
- Attend hearings, conferences, and negotiations
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver high quality client service
- Support business development activities, including client pitches and thought leadership
Requirements
- Strong experience in general commercial and civil litigation, including case management, drafting pleadings, and handling disputes from inception to resolution
- Demonstrated expertise in employment law matters, including advising on workplace disputes, contracts, regulatory compliance, and related contentious issues
- Proven advocacy skills with experience appearing before courts or tribunals, conducting hearings, and engaging in negotiations and mediations
- Excellent legal research and analytical abilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or equivalent in a common law or other relevant jurisdiction
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Role Overview
- Dubai Central: This full time General Litigation (with Employment and Advocacy) Associate / Barrister role is based with a Dubai law firm and offered on a hybrid basis, allowing a combination of office work in Dubai and some work from home.
- The role involves managing a varied caseload of general commercial and civil litigation matters, with a particular focus on employment disputes and advocacy in local courts and tribunals.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, legal opinions, contracts, and correspondence
- Prepare case strategies, evidence bundles, and settlement proposals
- Advise clients on contentious employment issues
- Attend hearings, conferences, and negotiations
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver high quality client service
- Support business development activities, such as supporting client pitches, contributing to thought leadership, and maintaining up to date knowledge of UAE and international legal developments
Requirements
- Strong experience in general commercial and civil litigation, including case management, drafting pleadings, and handling disputes from inception to resolution.
- Demonstrated expertise in employment law matters, including advising on workplace disputes, contracts, regulatory compliance, and related contentious issues.
- Proven advocacy skills with experience appearing before courts or tribunals, conducting hearings, and engaging in negotiations and mediations.
- Excellent legal research and analytical abilities, with proficiency in preparing clear, concise legal opinions and strategic advice.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to present complex issues in an accessible manner.
- Qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or equivalent in a common law or other relevant jurisdiction; admission in the UAE or prior Middle East experience is an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborate across teams, and manage deadlines in a fast paced, client focused setting.
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