Associate General Counsel, Dispute

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior disputes lawyer to join a leading international organisation in a high-impact leadership role.

Based in Abu Dhabi, this position will play a critical role in leading complex disputes and arbitration matters across a large, global business, while shaping dispute strategy and driving team performance.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the disputes and alternative dispute resolution function, providing strategic oversight across UAE and international matters.
• Advise on high-value, complex disputes, including international arbitration and cross-border litigation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing commercially focused legal guidance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of legal professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.

Who you'll likely need to be in order to succeed:

You will ideally bring the following experience and attributes:

• 15+ years' experience in dispute resolution, gained within leading international law firms and/or in-house environments, with significant leadership exposure.
• Experience in energy, oil and gas, or similarly complex, regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage large-scale disputes, and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, strategic, and capable of operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

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