Senior Associate (Dispute Resolution- DIFC & ADGM)

At M&CO Legal, we believe that the key to providing exceptional legal services is understanding our clients businesses and working environments. Our team of experts brings a wealth of experience in litigation, arbitration, and negotiation to every case, but we don't stop there. We pride ourselves on providing personalized legal solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients. This approach leads to cost savings, faster resolution of legal issues, and better outcomes for our clients.

What sets M&CO Legal apart from other legal firms is our ability to innovate and find creative solutions to complex legal issues. Our team of diverse lawyers and staff from different legal backgrounds and jurisdictions share a common goal: to bring their unparalleled experience to the table with a modern and innovative approach to problem-solving. We use unique technologies and methods that make us stand out from the competition, and our expertise in certain industries or types of legal issues gives us an edge.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising DIFC and ADGM court matters. 
• Briefing and assisting barristers as and when required by the client.
• Working with Associates, Junior Associates, and Trainees in the team.
• Corresponding with court registries, etc. as and when required.
• Drafting expert witness statements and opinions assistance which would be submitted before various judicial authorities.
• Assisting the Head of the Department.

Skills

• Strong procedural and substantive legal knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• High attention to detail with the ability to analyse complex case files and data.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years overall legal experience.
• At least 3 years hands-on experience handling DIFC and ADGM Court matters.
• English law qualification preferred.

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Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview stages. If you do not hear from us, it is unlikely we are able to hire you at this time, in which case we would keep your application on file and consider it again should we have additional openings in the future. Meanwhile, we encourage you to follow our LinkedIn page to stay updated for any potential opportunities.