Commercial Litigation Solicitor/Barrister - International Law Firm - Dubai
Organising Institution / Firm
Court 1 Capital
Quick Verified Facts
π Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
π Mode / Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
π° Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
π Eligibility
Candidates must have 1-6 years' Post-Qualified Experience (PQE), be called to the English Bar or be a Solicitor England & Wales. Ideally, candidates should have experience in Dubai or the UK with solid commercial litigation experience. Strong drafting skills, analytical ability, and comfort working in a fast-moving disputes environment are required. Candidates should be interested in developing an international practice and be willing to relocate to Dubai if not already based there. Confidence, commercial-mindedness, and the ability to work closely with partners in a tight-knit team are essential.
π‘οΈ Category
Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Commercial Litigation Solicitor/Barrister - International Law Firm - Dubai
Court 1 Capital, a boutique international disputes practice with a strong cross-border and Asia-focused client base, is seeking to appoint a Barrister or Common Law qualified Solicitor to join its growing team in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer at an Associate level looking for high-quality international work, direct client contact, and accelerated responsibility within a partner-led environment.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- 1-6 yearsβ Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
- Called to the English Bar or Solicitor England & Wales qualification.
- Ideally, experience in Dubai or the UK with solid commercial litigation experience.
- Strong drafting skills, analytical ability, and comfort working in a fast-moving disputes environment.
- Interest in developing an international practice and willingness to relocate to Dubai if not already based there.
- Confident, commercially minded, and able to work closely with partners in a tight-knit team.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
The successful candidate will work directly with partners on a broad range of contentious matters, including:
- International commercial arbitration.
- Cross-border commercial litigation (DIFC litigation experience is a plus).
- Enforcement, asset-tracing, and fraud-related matters.
- Complex advisory work involving multi-jurisdictional issues.
- Drafting submissions, research, evidence preparation, and client strategy support.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation details are not explicitly specified in the provided content. This is a full-time, paid position.
Application Procedure & Required Documents
Interested candidates should apply directly through the official LinkedIn job posting. No specific documents are listed, but a professional CV/resume and cover letter are typically expected for such roles.
Official Notification & Contact Information
- Official Job Post: Commercial Litigation Solicitor/Barrister - International Law Firm - Dubai
- Contact Person: Anil Shah, Managing Director at Court 1 Capital