Legal Consultant - Litigation

Role Purpose :

The Legal Consultant – Litigation is responsible for filing, managing and reporting on civil cases, payment orders, labour, tenancy and criminal matters assigned to them, in line with the Litigation team’s guidelines and the direction of the Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation. Working across the Group’s portfolio of companies, the role protects the Group’s legal and financial interests by managing cases efficiently, supervising external counsel, supporting debt recovery and out-of-court settlements, and keeping accurate, up-to-date litigation records that enable informed decisions by Group leadership.

► Case Management & Litigation

– Handle assigned litigation cases — civil, criminal, tenancy and labour — in line with Group Legal guidelines and the instructions of the Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation. – File and follow up on civil claims, payment orders and related proceedings before the UAE courts, committees and relevant authorities. – Prepare case summaries, status updates and progress reports for the Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation and Group Head – Legal.

► External Counsel & Debt Recovery

– Supervise external law firms on assigned matters, monitoring strategy, deadlines, quality of work and costs. – Support Group businesses and Credit Control in debt collection, negotiating and documenting out-of-court settlements where appropriate. – Coordinate with police and government authorities on case-related filings, follow-ups and enforcement steps.

► Documentation, Notarisation & Case Data

– Draft standardized legal documents, notices and correspondence using approved templates and guidelines. – Support the commercial teams with notarization requirements at the notary public. – Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date data in the Group’s litigation case management system, ensuring records are audit-ready.

► Communication & Team Support

– Communicate and engage effectively with internal and external parties in both Arabic and English, including in challenging or adversarial situations. – Support initiatives led by the Senior Legal Advisor – Litigation to improve litigation processes, reporting and outcomes.

Desired Candidate Profile

► Education – Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).

► Experience – 1–2 years of relevant litigation experience in the UAE. – Exposure to civil, labour, tenancy and/or criminal matters and court procedures is expected.

► Skills & Languages – Native-level Arabic and fluent English, written and spoken. – Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies. – Ability to execute assigned work precisely and effectively in line with guidelines and instructions. – Excellent oral and written communication skills, including with challenging or adversarial counterparts.

► Other Requirements – Valid UAE driving licence (mandatory).