Mid-Level Associate (3 to 5 PQE) – Commercial & Construction Disputes - UAE
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About the Role
Al Tamimi & Company is seeking a Mid-Level Associate (3-5 PQE) to join their Dispute Resolution practice in the UAE. The role involves working on high-value commercial, construction, and arbitration matters across the Middle East.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in management and delivery of complex commercial, construction, and arbitration matters
- Work closely with partners to develop dispute strategies and case theories
- Analyse legal and factual issues and identify practical solutions
- Support clients throughout all stages of dispute resolution proceedings
- Draft pleadings, submissions, witness statements, expert instructions, procedural applications, and settlement documentation
- Conduct detailed legal research and prepare high quality legal advice and strategic recommendations
- Review and analyse contractual documentation, project records, and evidentiary materials
- Assist in preparation and conduct of domestic and international arbitration proceedings
- Support management of construction and infrastructure disputes
- Coordinate with technical experts, quantum specialists, and external consultants
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Liaise with clients, experts, opposing counsel, arbitral tribunals, and other stakeholders
Requirements
- 3–5 years' post qualification experience (PQE)
- Qualified lawyer from a recognised common law jurisdiction (England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc.)
- Experience gained within a leading international, regional, or top tier law firm
- Strong experience in commercial litigation, construction disputes, and/or international arbitration
- Demonstrable experience advising on complex contentious matters across the Middle East
- Sound understanding of dispute resolution procedures, including arbitration and court proceedings
- Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills
- Excellent client management and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Commercially minded with ability to provide pragmatic and business focused advice
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Overview
- We are seeking a talented and driven Associate (3–5 PQE) to join our leading Dispute Resolution practice in the UAE.
- This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high value commercial, construction, and arbitration matters across the Middle East.
- The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on contentious matters spanning commercial contracts, construction and infrastructure projects, shareholder and corporate disputes, energy and utilities, and international arbitration proceedings.
Essential Requirements
- 3–5 years' post qualification experience (PQE).
- Qualified lawyer from a recognised common law jurisdiction (England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc.).
- Experience gained within a leading international, regional, or top tier law firm.
- Strong experience in commercial litigation, construction disputes, and/or international arbitration.
- Demonstrable experience advising on complex contentious matters across the Middle East.
- Sound understanding of dispute resolution procedures, including arbitration and court proceedings.
- Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills.
- Excellent client management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic and business focused advice.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience advising on disputes arising from construction, infrastructure, engineering, energy, and major projects.
- Familiarity with arbitration rules including ICC, DIAC, LCIA, SIAC, and ADCCAC.
- Working knowledge of UAE legal frameworks, including DIFC and ADGM jurisdictions.
- Arabic language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the management and delivery of complex commercial, construction, and arbitration matters.
- Work closely with partners to develop dispute strategies and case theories.
- Analyse legal and factual issues and identify practical solutions to achieve client objectives.
- Support clients throughout all stages of dispute resolution proceedings.
- Draft pleadings, submissions, witness statements, expert instructions, procedural applications, and settlement documentation.
- Conduct detailed legal research and prepare high quality legal advice and strategic recommendations.
- Review and analyse contractual documentation, project records, and evidentiary materials.
- Assist in the preparation and conduct of domestic and international arbitration proceedings.
- Support the management of construction and infrastructure disputes, including delay, disruption, variation, defect, and payment related claims.
- Coordinate with technical experts, quantum specialists, and external consultants where required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through responsive and commercially focused service delivery.
- Liaise with clients, experts, opposing counsel, arbitral tribunals, and other stakeholders.
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