9 Conflict Resolution jobs in Dubai

Seeks a highly skilled Litigation Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years PQE experience in complex commercial litigation.

• Working on large and complex commercial disputes and arbitrations.
• Handling varied and challenging legal work that sets the pace in the market.

The firm aims to create a positive, stimulating, and diverse work environment based on teamwork, learning, open communication, and knowledge sharing.

The company strives for an inclusion-first culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work.

We are seeking a skilled legal professional with a common law background to join our team in Dubai.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in offshore litigation and arbitral proceedings, developing and reviewing pleadings, memorials, applications, and other written submissions for international arbitrations and offshore court proceedings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Rigorous research on common law court procedure and preparation of detailed memoranda on procedural law, case management, and cross-border enforcement issues.
• Assisting clients in enforcing arbitral awards and foreign judgments within and outside the DIFC/ADGM.

To be considered for this role, applicants must possess:

• Professional qualifications: Admitted to practice law in England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, or Ireland, with higher rights of audience (as a barrister or solicitor-advocate, or equivalent).
• Experience: 2–5 years' post-call experience in a leading set of barristers' chambers, specialist in-house advocacy team, or a trial litigation team within a premier law firm.
• Education: A strong academic foundation in law with an excellent first degree.
• Personal qualities: A high level of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive under pressure.

This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in international dispute resolution. As an advocate in our International Dispute Resolution Group, you will have the chance to work on complex cases and develop your expertise in offshore litigation and arbitral proceedings.

If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Mid-level to senior legal counsel sought for dispute resolution matters and case management. Responsibilities include advising on strategy, investigating details, interviewing witnesses and experts, preparing comprehensive briefs, researching case law and statutes, maintaining accurate files and records, negotiating cases, managing external counsel, and assisting with non-contentious matters.

• Provide high-standard advice and recommendations
• Drafting of pleadings, statements, and reports
• Analysis and management of contentious disputes
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Required experience includes working on contentious matters, managing case files and claims, experience with courts and dispute resolution centers, advocacy skills an advantage, excellent interpersonal, planning, time, and stress management skills, and fluency in English and Arabic (verbal and written).

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dispute Resolution Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on arbitrations under various rules, advising clients across different sectors.

• Arbitrations under DIAC, SCCA, ICC, LCIA, and SIAC rules.
• Disputes across technology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, financial services, funds, and real estate sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for advising clients on breach-of-contract and shareholders' disputes, including earn-out disputes, breach-of-warranty claims, and expert determinations.

• Breach-of-contract and shareholders' disputes.
• Assisting with dispute resolution under various rules and regulations.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• At least 3-6 years of post-qualification experience in dispute resolution.
• Qualification in England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.
• No requirement for Arabic language skills.

The firm is expanding its capabilities in offshore DIFC/ADGM litigation and seeks a senior dispute resolution expert to drive growth.

Applicants must have prior experience at another international law firm in the region, with a demonstrated client base for Partner level candidates.

• Mid-Senior level expertise in construction and energy disputes, international arbitration, and onshore litigation.
• Prior experience in DIFC/ADGM litigation and a strong track record of success.

Full-time employment with opportunities for career advancement.

Referrals can increase interview chances by up to two times.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Role Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Department : International Dispute Resolution Group (IDR)
Type of Role : Permanent, Full-Time

The firm is one of the UAE's oldest full-service law firms, with a legacy spanning over three decades. It is recognized for leadership in high-stakes disputes, deep regional expertise, client service, and multilingual capabilities in civil and common law contexts. The International Dispute Resolution (IDR) team handles a broad scope of matters, including high-value international arbitrations under major institutional rules (ICC, UNCITRAL, DIAC, arbitrateAD) and heavyweight litigation in the UAE's common law courts (DIFC and ADGM). Team members undertake advocacy before international courts and tribunals in the UAE and abroad.

We are recruiting a well-qualified advocate trained in common law to take a leading role in offshore litigation before the DIFC and ADGM Courts, as well as arbitral proceedings seated in the region. The successful candidate will have strong drafting ability for submissions and pleadings (including skeleton arguments, statements of case, and applications). Courtroom experience is advantageous, but superior drafting ability is essential.

• Advocacy: Draft and review pleadings, memorials, applications, and other substantive submissions for international arbitrations and offshore court proceedings. Assist senior lawyers in developing case strategy and managing complex files from inception through final award or judgment.
• Legal Research: Conduct rigorous research on common law court procedure with familiarity of the Rules of the DIFC (RDC) or ADGM Courts, or equivalents in the candidate's home jurisdiction. Prepare detailed memoranda on procedural law, case management, and cross-border enforcement issues, and apply insights to draft persuasive written submissions and procedural applications.
• Advisory: Assist in enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments within and outside the DIFC/ADGM. Advise clients on litigation risk, dispute avoidance, and alternative dispute resolution (mediation/negotiation) where appropriate.

• Professional Qualifications : Admitted to practice law in England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore or Ireland, with higher rights of audience (as a barrister or solicitor-advocate, or equivalent). Eligibility for registration as a legal practitioner before the DIFC and/or ADGM Courts is essential; existing registration is an advantage.
• Experience : 2–5 years' post-call (or post-qualification) experience in a leading set of barristers' chambers, specialist in-house advocacy team, or a trial litigation team within a premier law firm. Demonstrated track record of drafting pleadings, skeleton arguments, applications, and written submissions for commercial disputes. Prior involvement in contested hearings or trial preparation is advantageous but secondary to a proven pedigree in persuasive written advocacy.
• Education : Strong academic foundation in law with an excellent first degree. Advanced studies in international arbitration or comparative dispute resolution (e.g., LL.M.) are advantageous.
• Personal Qualities : High level of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic. Team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate in a multicultural environment. Ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to high-value, fast-paced disputes.

Executive search involvement may be conducted through a third party (e.g., JEX Personnel). JEX Personnel may be engaged to understand role requirements, benchmark skills/salaries, and identify suitable candidates. This description reflects the role and does not alter the responsibilities or obligations of the firm.