Litigation Counsel
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Litigation Counsel to join our legal team in Dubai. This pivotal role requires an individual with deep expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
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About the Company
We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Litigation Counsel to join our legal team in Dubai.
This pivotal role requires an individual with deep expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the company’s litigation portfolio, providing legal advice on complex disputes, and delivering strategic guidance on a range of legal matters.
You will work closely with senior management, external counsel, and other key stakeholders to protect and advance the company’s interests in a wide variety of legal contexts.
About The Role
This role involves managing high-profile litigation cases and providing legal counsel on various corporate and regulatory matters.
Responsibilities
- **Contentious Legal Matters:**
- Lead and manage high-profile litigation cases in various sectors, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, intellectual property, and employment matters.
- Provide strategic advice on dispute resolution and represent the company in court proceedings and arbitrations.
- Manage relationships with external law firms, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective handling of legal disputes.
- Oversee the preparation and review of pleadings, legal submissions, evidence, and witness statements.
- Develop case strategies and provide tactical advice to senior leadership to manage representational risk and mitigate business risks.
- Handle contentious matters across various jurisdictions, particularly with regard to international disputes.
- **Non-Contentious Legal Matters:**
- Provide legal counsel on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including contract negotiations, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate governance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex contracts, ensuring that legal risks are mitigated, and business objectives are met.
- Advise on intellectual property rights, data protection, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with UK and EU laws.
- Collaborate with internal business units to proactively identify potential legal risks and offer practical, solutions-focused advice to resolve non-contentious legal issues.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for legal compliance and risk management.
- **Team Leadership & Collaboration:**
- Mentor and provide leadership to junior legal team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, HR, and risk, to ensure that legal perspectives are integrated into business decisions.
- Manage external counsel relationships to ensure legal services are delivered efficiently and within budget.
- **Strategic Advisory:**
- Advise senior management and the board of directors on key legal risks and strategic business decisions.
- Assess the potential legal impact of emerging business opportunities and challenges, ensuring proactive risk management.
Qualifications
- Education: Qualified solicitor or barrister with a Law degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Experience: At least 8-10 years of experience in both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, ideally gained in a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
- Proven experience managing complex litigation, including high-stakes commercial disputes and regulatory matters.
- Strong background in non-contentious legal work, such as contract negotiation, corporate governance, and compliance.
- Experience in managing cross-border legal issues and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and complex legal challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear, strategic legal advice to senior business leaders.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to legal issues with the ability to influence and drive business outcomes.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in specific sectors such as technology, finance, or intellectual property is advantageous.
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