International Disputes Lawyer | UAE | 4–7 PQE | Arabic Essential

United Arab Emirates
Permanent
Full-time

4 days ago

This prestigious international law firm is looking to add a disputes lawyer to its Middle East practice, with a focus on international arbitration and complex cross-border matters.The team advises sovereign entities, financial institutions and corporates on high-value disputes across the region, particularly within the energy, infrastructure and major projects space. The work is consistently international in nature, often involving multi-jurisdictional proceedings and coordination with global offices.This role sits within an established regional disputes team and offers genuine exposure to client-facing work, responsibility for running matters and involvement in strategic case development.Requirements:

4-7 years' PQE
Strong experience in international arbitration and/or commercial litigation
Fluent Arabic (essential) and prior Middle East experience or meaningful exposure to the region preferred
Dual-qualified lawyer with the ability to operate confidently across both common law and regional legal systems, including working alongside local counsel and navigating enforcement and procedural issues within the region
Confident managing workstreams and engaging directly with clients

This position would suit a lawyer looking to build a long-term practice in the Middle East within a well-regarded international platform, working on complex, high-value disputes.For more information, please send your CV and supporting details in confidence to or apply via this website. Only applicants who meet the stated criteria will be contacted.Agnew O'Brien is a trusted recruitment partner to the legal sector, providing tailored services to exceptional talent across the globe.

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