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Ref: GP186-4462
Job description / Role
Charterhouse is working with a leading law firm who is looking to hire a Dispute Resolution Lawyer to join its leading offering in Doha. The firm would be interested in a high quality Associate / Senior Associate level hire with 3 – 10 PQE +, with a particular focus / background in Middle East construction litigation and arbitration matters.
The role will involve working closely with the construction Partners in the firm’s Doha office. The firm has an excellent reputation in relation to construction work, with an existing client-base, gained over many years in the market. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established law firm in the Dubai market at Associate / Senior Associate level, with a view to playing a lead role in the conduct of cases, particularly in the international arbitration forums. This is an opportunity to play a key role as part of a small team, where you will be actively involved with business and client development, with superb prospects for continued career and practice development.
Requirements
The successful candidate should be a bilingual Arabic and English construction litigation & international arbitration Solicitor with 3 – 10 years + high quality experience gained at an international / legal directories ranked law firm and experience of dealing with back end construction matters / familiarity with the suites of documents. There is an interest in an individual who is interested to be involved in client and business development, with some form of existing network which you are looking to develop further. The work will involve acting for high profile clients and complex matters, so demonstrable experience of leading on sizeable disputes is essential, combined with excellent academics. Fluency in English and Arabic is sought for the position. The firm is interested in speaking to Lawyers with well-regarded firms in the Doha / Middle East with eligibility to work in Qatar. Competitive tax free remuneration on offer.
About the Company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.