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Legal Consultant (Interim) — Litigation

  • Offices (2)Abu DhabiDubai
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience8+ PQE
  • PracticeLitigation

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Short-term legal consultancy roles in the UAE supporting contentious matters across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Assignments are typically six months full-time, with occasional roles offering flexible working arrangements.

The team is seeking experienced litigation lawyers to take ownership of casework in DIFC/ADGM and local courts, often in construction or banking & finance disputes. Opportunities will suit lawyers used to high-quality, client-facing work and who can integrate quickly into existing legal teams.

  • Minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience in litigation at a top-tier law firm
  • Experience in DIFC and/or ADGM procedures and UAE local courts
  • Background in construction disputes and/or banking & finance disputes preferred
  • Fluency in Arabic, including drafting, highly desirable
  • Regionally valid practising certificate or equivalent
  • Consultant mindset: adaptable, professional, able to work independently and manage own development

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