Senior Associate - Litigation

Job description / Role

Position Title: Senior Associate - Litigation
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Open for discussion
Job Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Client:
The hiring company one of the most prestigious law firms in the region, excelling in litigation before UAE Courts.

Job Role:
• Work with the clients to understand the case matter and provide legal advice to local and foreign businesses
• Develop case strategies to resolve litigation matters favorably and in a cost-efficient manner for clients
• Provide clients with insights and the available legal options on cases to make them transparently aware on the possible outcomes of the proposed proceedings
• Develop client relationships to be able to mine more business for the firm
• Develop the case memos for court representation and work closely with the representing attorney on all litigation matters
• On litigation matters – work with the team and prepare legal documents such as contracts, case memos, statement of claims, depositions and pleadings, accurately and as per the timelines of each case
• Update yourself on the changes in legislation, especially concerning our service lines
• Generate business for the firm and meet the targets; acquire new clients & mine business from the existing client base; be the ambassador for the firm
• Develop relationships with clients as they establish legal needs, provide counsel, help them understand their legal options, and represent them in court and/or, negotiations
• Foster an effective team culture and take responsibility for the growth of team members, including Associates, Paralegals etc.
• Encourage open communication and proactively resolve possible conflicts

Requirements

Requirements:
• Open to Arabic nationals
• Male, 45 years old and below
• Minimum of 5 years of UAE experience as Legal Consultant in a reputable Law Firm
• Must have experience in litigation cases
• Expert in handling any case independently and handling a team
• Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and UAE laws
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic language
• Must have UAE Driving License

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.