Our client is seeking to hire an experienced Partner, with extensive experience in international arbitration, particularly in construction law. The ideal candidate should be a seasoned arbitration practitioner with a strong presence in the Middle East legal market, capable of independently handling clients, leading complex matters, and managing a team of lawyers in the construction arbitration practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Accept and perform duties as an arbitrator (sole, chair, or wing) when conflict-free, enhancing the firm's reputation for impartiality and expertise.
- Drive revenue growth by acquiring new mandates from government entities, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Actively contribute to the firm's business development initiatives in the Middle East, leveraging professional networks to grow the construction arbitration practice.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing strategic legal and commercial advice.
- Lead and manage high-value international construction arbitration matters.
- Draft, review, and finalize pleadings and submissions for complex disputes.
- Appear and assist in international arbitration hearings; must have attended at least seven such hearings.
- Work closely with barristers and expert witnesses in arbitration proceedings.
- Supervise and mentor a team of associates and junior lawyers handling arbitration work.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: LL.B. (or equivalent); LL.M. or arbitration-related certification (e.g., CIArb) preferred.
- Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years specializing in construction arbitration.
- Could be a Senior Associate with Dubai based law firm (international)
- Proven experience in at least seven international arbitration hearings related to construction disputes.
- Demonstrated capability in drafting pleadings and submissions for at least seven international arbitration matters.
- Strong professional network within the Middle East construction and legal community.
- Track record of independently handling clients and managing end-to-end arbitration mandates.
- Experience collaborating with barristers in international arbitration settings.
- Excellent analytical, advocacy, and communication skills.
- Leadership experience in team management and mentoring.
