Commercial Disputes Associate (5+ PQE) – Offshore Litigation

About the role

A leading international offshore law firm is hiring an experienced Commercial Disputes Associate (5+ PQE) for its Dubai office. The role sits within a highly regarded disputes practice working closely with experienced partners on complex, high-value international litigation, with particular exposure to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cayman Islands. The team advises investment funds, financial institutions, multinational corporates and insolvency practitioners on disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation and cross-border disputes
• Deal with shareholder disputes and corporate litigation
• Work on restructuring, insolvency and contentious financial matters
• Carry out offshore litigation, enforcement and asset recovery work
• Collaborate with international counsel and colleagues across a global offshore network

Required profile

• Approximately 5+ PQE, qualified in England and Wales (for Cayman and BVI admission)
• Strong commercial litigation experience from a leading Legal 500-ranked or international law firm
• Experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes
• Previous BVI, Cayman Islands or offshore disputes experience is advantageous but not essential; strong transferable commercial litigation experience will be considered

Required skills

• Drafting
• Analytical skills
• Case management

What we offer

• The chance to build specialist offshore disputes expertise with direct partner exposure and significant responsibility
• Excellent long-term career development
• An attractive tax-free remuneration package