We are seeking an Arabic speaking
Senior Associate to join our market leading disputes team in Dubai
to work on a range of complex matters for clients across diverse
industries, both within the region, and cross-border.
Your practice will range from
general commercial litigation, to arbitration, white collar crime
and occupational health and safety.
The nature and size of the team
will mean that you are heavily involved in all aspects of matters
allowing you to make a significant contribution to their outcome.
This role will allow you to continue to develop your professional
and personal brand.
About You
You will have an excellent
litigation background gained from another highly respected private
practice or a mixture of private practice and in-house from within
the GCC region, or from overseas, with the following core competencies:
an excellent background in high
value, complex commercial litigation and arbitration,
excellent Arabic drafting skills. ability to draft complex legal
documents such as notices, letters, pleadings, memoranda, and
advise clients in Arabic
expertise in UAE laws and proceedings
strong academic credentials,
self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills
strong time management skills
and ability to manage competing priorities effectively
demonstrated teamwork and
collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently
commercial awareness and
confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better
understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of
the partners, actively developing these client relationships
the ability to lead, delegate
and foster a positive team atmosphere.
Description of the work group
Our Middle East regional office has developed a "market-leading
reputation" for dispute resolution. We handle disputes in the
Middle East, Gulf States, Indian subcontinent and beyond and are
"first choice" for multi-jurisdictional matters. Our
regional commercial arbitration practice is equally strong.
We pride ourselves on resolving disputes where possible without
recourse to court or arbitration and continue to look for
opportunities to settle even when proceedings have been commenced.
When litigation or arbitration is necessary, we can conduct
proceedings both locally and internationally drawing in the expertise
of Clyde & Co's global network of offices.
The team handles the full range of commercial disputes including:
Commercial contract disputes
Agency/distributorship
Commercial debt
Corporate/shareholder disputes
Franchising
Property disputes
Rental disputes
Trademark disputes
Hospitality and TMT disputes
Energy claims
Bankruptcy proceedngs
Our industry knowledge and experience in core areas such as shipping
and transport, aviation, international trade and commodities, oil and
gas, energy and insurance is "unparalleled in the Middle
East". Telecoms disputes are also a growing source of work.
Clyde & Co, MEA
With over 30 years' experience in the region and the largest presence
of any international law firm, we pride ourselves on being able to
help clients recognise and overcome the challenges of doing business
in the Middle East and Africa.
In terms of our Middle East foot print, our more than 40 partners and
150 legal professionals work from four offices located in the region's
major commercial hubs, enabling us to support our clients across the
full spectrum of their corporate and commercial needs throughout the
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and wider Levant.
In Africa, Clyde & Co is one of the largest international law
firms operating on the continent, with over 120 lawyers helping
clients to enter and operate in Africa.
We have been active in the region for over 20 years, advising on
complex multi-jurisdictional transactions that include some of the
continent's largest infrastructure and energy projects.
About the Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, with 480 partners, 2400
lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people in over 60 offices
and associated offices worldwide.
We specialise in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: energy, marine, insurance, transport,
construction, trade and commodities. We are globally integrated,
offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious
legal services and commercially minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world.
We are committed to operating in a responsible way. This means
progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects
the diversity of our communities and clients, using our legal skills
to support our communities through pro bono work, volunteering and
charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact we have on the environment.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however,
Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in
accordance with the changing needs of the business.
