The dispute resolution practice in our Cairo office is growing and we
are looking to hire a highly motivated senior disputes lawyer to
manage a caseload of international arbitration and commercial
litigation matters.
The role will consist in handling high value and complex commercial
litigation and international arbitration matters in both English and Arabic.
The candidate will be based in our Cairo office but will be involved
with the wider dispute resolution team of the firm. The role may also
require travel to our other offices.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Excellence
Excellent knowledge of dispute resolution, commercial litigation
and international arbitration
Effectively applies legal principles to a range of complex problems
Drafts structurally consistent and clear legal documents
Actively develops sector legal knowledge
Identifies opportunities for knowledge sharing
Drafts articles and publications
Organised and structured approach to tasks to ensure matters are
progressed People and Team
Proactively and willingly supports team members
Responds positively to changing working environments
Awareness of own development needs and seeks solutions
Effectively manages paralegal and secretarial resource
People and Team
Proactively and willingly supports team members
Responds positively to changing working environments
Awareness of own development needs and seeks solutions
Effectively manages paralegal and secretarial resource
Finance and Practice Management
Effectively prioritises tasks and competing demands
Proactively manages matters to drive them forward
Personal Effectiveness
Ability to manage own case load
Track record of leading on transactions
Track record of business development
Excellent client facing and meeting skills
Confidence and enthusiasm in interactions through a range of
communication methods.
Use of influence and persuasion positively
Effective decision making and sound problem solving skills
Candidate Requirements
Regional experience is essential
Bilingual (Arabic and English) with excellent Arabic and English
drafting skills
A strong academic background, training
and experience gained with either a well-recognised international
or regional top tier firm or a reputable intellectual property boutique;
At least 5 years of post-qualification
experience or equivalent;
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
with a keen attention to detail;
Clear and demonstrable commitment to
developing your career in the Middle East;
Confidence, initiative and drive to
assume responsibility, work independently and take a pro-active
and commercial approach to solving issues;
A natural aptitude for business
development and the ability to foster long term relationships;
Experience in drafting pitches and
proposal documents;
Experience in the preparation of legal
training material and/or delivery of training seminars or lectures
would be an advantage; and
The ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
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
Banking
Agency/distributorship
Commercial debt
Corporate/shareholder disputes
Franchising
Property disputes
Hospitality and TMT disputes
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.
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.
