Senior Associate (6+ PQE) - Employment at Charles Russell Speechlys

The role

Charles Russell Speechlys is seeking a Senior Associate (6+ PQE) with expertise in Employment law to join their Dubai office. This role is for an experienced lawyer who will handle a broad range of employment matters for a diverse international client base.

What you'll do

Provide practical and commercial legal advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievances, family-friendly issues and redundancy processes
Run employment litigation, attend Preliminary Hearings and deal with case management steps
Carry out due diligence on transactions and advise on “red flag” issues, drafting warranties and indemnities
Advise Senior Executives on maximising their severance terms on exit
Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively
Draft documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents and negotiating related transaction documents
Support in client marketing and events, thought leadership, and business development activities to develop the practice’s client base in the Middle East, the individual’s contacts and the team’s network of referrers
Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice
Contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives
Live by and promote the Firm’s values and reputation, demonstrating professionalism, leadership and a client‑focused approach in all internal and external interactions

What we're looking for

6+ years PQE

Qualified across both Middle East onshore and offshore jurisdictions

Experience in dealing with/managing local firms across the wider GCC will be an advantage

Experienced in giving advice on corporate transactions both for buyer and seller

Expertise in dealing with employment status issues including worker status and drafting contracts for services

Experienced in all aspects of grievances, performance issues and disciplinary matters

Candidates must be located in the UAE region already

Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of clients’ particular needs

Understand scope of task, manage time effectively and perform well under time and work pressures

Possess excellent team working skills with the ability to work with colleagues of all levels, including supervising, delegating appropriately to, and mentoring less experienced members of the team, as required

Have a high degree of attention to detail

Have strong problem-solving skills

Be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks

Be a pro-active team player, who is also highly self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative

Be confident in both verbal and written communication with a diverse range of clients

Be able to build rapport with clients and colleagues and develop an effective working relationship

Demonstrate a collaborative mindset and a commitment to the Firm’s values and responsible business agenda

Ideally DIFC/ADGM experience· nice to have

Benefits

Annual salary review

Discretionary annual bonus

Annual time recording (Fee Earner) bonus

Premium international medical, dental and optical insurance

30 days’ annual leave

International Employee Assistance Programme

DIFC Employee Workplace Savings Plan (DEWS)

Life Assurance

Hybrid working — We adopt a hybrid and flexible working approach, dependent on the requirements of the role and subject to manager approval

Senior Associate (6+ PQE) - Employment

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