Dispute Resolution Partner - Leading Law Firm

The Role

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dispute resolution cases involving litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Develop and implement effective dispute resolution strategies tailored to client needs.
• Advise clients on legal risks and opportunities related to disputes and conflict management.
• Represent clients in court hearings, arbitration panels, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior lawyers, fostering professional growth and expertise within the team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients to enhance business development efforts.
• Stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends impacting dispute resolution.

Requirements

• Qualified legal professional with admission to practice law in relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration.
• Demonstrated success in handling complex dispute cases in a leading law firm or comparable environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and client relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced legal setting.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic or other languages is an advantage.
• Commitment to professional ethics and exceptional client service.
• About the company
• Executive search involves working with a third party, such as JEX Personnel.
• Executive search is relationship driven.
• JEX Personnel will work closely with you to understand the requirements of the role.
• It is a research-led approach, meaning a search firm will be paid a retainer fee upfront to carry out analyse the marketplace and benchmark for skills/roles and salaries.
• A search firm will tend to have extensive knowledge of and access to board directors and senior executives across industries and functions, allowing them to build a large pool of top executive talent