Senior Associate – Dubai

An international law firm based in Dubai is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Shipping and International Transactions team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value, complex maritime and international trade matters within a dynamic and growing practice.
  
The Role
You will advise on a broad mix of transactional and contentious shipping matters, working closely with international clients across multiple jurisdictions.
  
Key responsibilities include:

• Negotiating and drafting documentation for ship sale & purchase transactions
• Acting as escrow agent and party representative, including drafting and reviewing completion services agreements
• Supporting clients with vessel registration, flagging, and structuring (including SPVs)
• Liaising with flag registries and managing mortgage releases and registrations
• Advising on ship finance matters, including acquisitions, refinancing, facility agreements, and sale & leaseback structures (including yachts and superyachts)
• Assisting on arbitrations and disputes (MOA disputes, charterparty claims, commodity contracts)
• Preparing submissions, reviewing evidence, liaising with witnesses, and supporting hearing preparation
• Drafting legal opinions, notices, and transactional documentation
• Participating in closings and client negotiations

About You

• Qualified lawyer with strong experience in shipping, maritime, or international trade law
• Confident handling both transactional and contentious matters
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment

Why Apply?

• Exposure to high-value, cross-border work
• Collaborative and internationally focused team
• Strong career progression within a growing Middle East platform
• Offering relocation package (flights and temp accommodation)

If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.