Commercial Litigation Solicitor/Barrister

Court 1 Capital is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor/Barrister to join its growing team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer at Associate level seeking high-quality international work and accelerated responsibility within a partner-led environment.

The firm is a specialist disputes boutique known for handling complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, and multi-jurisdictional matters across the Middle East, Asia, Singapore and Europe. They are looking for a technically gifted lawyer to contribute to their growing team.

Company Overview

Court 1 Capital is a boutique international disputes practice with a strong cross-border and Asia-focused client base. The firm specializes in complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, and multi-jurisdictional matters, acting on high-value cross-border disputes, enforcement actions, asset-recovery matters, fraud-related disputes, and strategic advisory mandates.

Quick Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 1-6 years’ pqe
• Qualifications: Called to the English Bar or Solicitor England & Wales

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with partners on international commercial arbitration.
• Handle cross-border commercial litigation, including DIFC litigation experience.
• Manage enforcement, asset-tracing, and fraud-related matters.
• Engage in complex advisory work involving multi-jurisdictional issues.
• Draft submissions, conduct research, prepare evidence, and support client strategy.

Requirements

• 1-6 years’ pqe.
• Called to the English Bar or Solicitor England & Wales.
• Ideally experience in Dubai or UK with solid commercial litigation experience.
• Strong drafting skills and analytical ability.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving disputes environment.
• Interest in developing an international practice and relocating to Dubai if not already on the ground.
• Confident, commercially minded, and able to work closely with partners.

Benefits

• High-quality international work.
• Close client contact.
• Accelerated responsibility within a lean, partner-led environment.
• Hands-on exposure and client interaction.
• Opportunity to develop quickly within a high-performing boutique.