About the Job
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and technically strong lawyer to join a market-leading and dynamic Insolvency & Dispute Resolution ("IDR") team. The successful candidate will be based in the Dubai office and will work alongside leading practitioners in the IDR team, providing essential legal support in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
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Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
- Advise on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious financial services matters, including trust, funds, corporate issues, and extensive multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes.
- Provide legal guidance on contentious insolvency mandates and restructuring, including liquidations and receiverships, assisting with debt recovery, and advising directors on their obligations.
- Serve a varied client base, including insolvency practitioners, banks, large corporations, directors, shareholders, and limited partners on corporate recovery, insolvency, and partnership disputes.
- Advise commercial clients, intermediaries, and high net-worth individuals on all aspects of commercial litigation, from pre-emptive injunction applications to enforcement and asset recovery.
- Counsel banks, lenders, and private equity funds regarding the security and enforcement of that security.
- Advise regulated service providers and individuals in situations related to regulatory investigations.
- Deliver technically sound advice and a highly responsive service to clients across all areas of practice.
- Manage files in line with the Firm's standards and expectations.
- Assist in developing and expanding client relationships essential to the Firm’s success; a desire to grow the business in the region is necessary.
- Maintain a record of revenue generation and profitability, adhering to billing rates, managing costs appropriately, and ensuring personal utilization meets expectations.
- Uphold the Firm's values and professional ethics.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Commonwealth qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in an international law firm.
- Qualification in England & Wales (including via SQE) is essential.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Ambitious and commercially driven mindset.
- Strong legal skills with an understanding of relevant industry markets and technical knowledge of applicable laws.
- Proven experience in business development initiatives with both new and existing clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate successfully within a team, supporting colleagues regardless of role or personal task.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in offshore jurisdictions is preferred but not necessary.
- Capability to utilize legal precedents, timekeeping, and billing systems.
- Initiative to support partners in attracting new clients and developing new opportunities.
Diversity & Inclusion
The firm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports all individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employment opportunities are made accessible based solely on individual ability.
