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Ref: GP186-4690
Job description / Role
Charterhouse is working with a leading global law firm who is looking to hire a 2-5 year PQE Employment Lawyer to join their successful department. This is an unmissable opportunity to work on some challenging matters, build on your skills and experience in Employment Law and join a thriving and collaborative department in Dubai.
The team is highly regarded across the Middle East market and is made up of experienced and forward thinking Lawyers. This is an exciting time to join the team and become part of a growing practice with lots of scope to progress. You will have the opportunity to work on cross-jurisdictional matters as well as providing more locally based advice. You will act for a range of employers from small start-ups to multinational companies across a broad range of sectors including technology and finance.
To give you an idea of the types of matters you will be working on, the department takes on a broad range of projects across the Middle East including general employment and immigration advisory work. You will be working on employment litigation matters across the region, advising on the employment law aspects of M&A transactions, drafting policies and procedures, as well as working on disciplinary and grievance issues. An additional part of your role will be working with restructures, redundancies and handling workplace investigations.
Requirements
The successful candidate should be a qualified Lawyer with between 2 - 5 years PQE. You should have excellent academic credentials and experience working with global clients. Knowledge and experience of working in the UAE/wider Middle East would be advantageous. Individuals who are looking to relocate to Dubai from the UK, Australia or other jurisdictions are invited to apply. Excellent tax free remuneration and competitive benefits 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.