Associate General Counsel, Disputes

Taylor Root

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Location
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted
July 10, 2026

Job Description

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 attrib...