Senior Associate

Department/Division: Commercial Disputes (Litigation and Arbitration)
Duration: Permanent
Location: Dubai
Reports to: Partner
Type of Role: Senior Associate
Reference no: 8794

The Role

We are looking for an able and enthusiastic lawyer to join our team focusing on financial services arbitration and commercial litigation. The role is Dubai based but with opportunities to work with both local and international clients across the GCC region.

Dentons represents a range of leading financial institutions and corporate clients and is particularly highly regarded for financial services work. We now have an exciting opportunity for a senior associate to join the team. The role provides the opportunity to act in disputes for sophisticated financial institutions and experience in the financial services field is strongly preferred. The role will suit an associate looking to demonstrate existing legal and case management skills but also wanting to develop their own strategic skills. You will be given responsibility and a good range of work in a collegiate environment working with collaborative partners.

This is an exciting and challenging role and an excellent opportunity for a senior associate who is enthusiastic about progressing their career within a global firm and in supporting the ongoing growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on DIFC and ADGM Court litigation in the financial services and commercial sectors.
• Support partners in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Represent clients in arbitration proceedings under the rules of arbitral institutions such as DIAC LCIA ICC and ADGM Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD).
• Make significant contributions to business development.
• Coach and mentor more junior members of the team.
• Coordinate and cooperate with colleagues in other practice groups and offices.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to business development.
• Contribute to thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally.

Required experience skills and attributes

Technical skills

• Strong academic record.
• Qualified Lawyer.
• You will ideally have experience of working with international clients.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience representing clients in international arbitration a must.
• Experience handling matters before the DIFC and / or ADGM courts strongly preferred.

Personal attributes

• Dedicated to exceptional client service.
• Excellent business development ability and demonstrates market focus.
• Strong financial commercial and business awareness.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment and resilience skills.
• Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries Dentons helps you grow protect operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric purpose-driven and committed to inclusion diversity equity and sustainability we focus on what matters most to you.

Inclusion and Diversity

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Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationality neurodiversity disability or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC