Associate - Insolvency And Dispute Resolution - Dubai

Overview of role

Walkers is offering a unique opportunity to an ambitious and technically strong lawyer to join its market leading and dynamic Insolvency & Dispute Resolution ("IDR") team. The successful candidate will be based in the Firms Dubai office, joining a team of leading practitioners in the IDR team. 

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Advising on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious financial services related matters (including trust, funds, corporate and extensive multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes and dispute resolution matters);
• Advising on a variety of contentious insolvency mandates and restructuring advice. The role will include advising on liquidations, receiverships and schemes of arrangement, as well as assisting with the recovery of debts and advising directors on their obligations. 
• Advising a varied client base including insolvency practitioners, banks and other financial institutions, large corporations, directors, shareholders and limited partners on contentious and non-contentious corporate recovery and insolvency matters and company and partnership disputes;
• Advising commercial clients, intermediaries and high net-worth individuals on all aspects of commercial litigation, from pre-emptive injunction and disclosure applications through substantive matters to enforcement and asset recovery;
• Advising banks, lenders and PE funds on security and enforcement of security;
• Advising regulated service providers and individuals in respect of regulatory investigations and related issues;
• Provide technically sound advice and a highly responsive service to clients in all areas of practice.
• Manage files in accordance with the Firms requirements, expectations and practices from time to time.
• Proactively assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success, at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients. The desire to grow the business across the region is essential.
• Maintain a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability, following recommended billing rates, managing costs appropriately and ensuring personal utilization meets expectations.
• Adhere to the Firms values and professional ethics.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Commonwealth qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5-7 years post qualification experience gained in an international law firm.
• England & Wales qualification (can be via SQE) is essential.
• Excellent academics.
• Ambitious and commercially driven.
• Solid legal skills with competent understanding of relevant market and client industries and technical knowledge of the relevant law.
• Experience in participating, as well as instigating business development initiatives with new and existing clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, a team player, willing to support others regardless of personal role or task.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Offshore jurisdiction experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to use legal precedents and timekeeping and billing systems.
• Ability to support the partners and make independent efforts to attract new clients and develop new initiatives.