Senior Arbitration & Disputes Associate (Arabic/English)

About the role

Al Sulaiti Law Firm is seeking a highly driven Senior Associate to strengthen its Arbitration practice. The successful candidate will manage complex commercial and investment arbitration matters across the MENA region, providing strategic advice and advocacy in high‑stakes disputes.

Key responsibilities

• Handle arbitration cases from initial assessment through award and enforcement.
• Draft and review pleadings, memorials, written submissions, arbitration clauses and related documents.
• Develop case strategy, conduct legal analysis and plan dispute resolution approaches.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, including oral submissions and witness examination.
• Advise clients on arbitration matters in multiple jurisdictions and support related court proceedings such as annulment actions.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and practical advice.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law and a valid legal qualification with admission to practice.
• Minimum 7 years post‑qualification experience, primarily in arbitration.
• Full fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated ability to manage arbitration cases independently.
• Solid knowledge of arbitration laws in Egypt, Qatar and the wider MENA region.

Required skills

• Complex commercial arbitration
• Investment arbitration
• Familiarity with leading arbitration rules and institutions
• Legal drafting of pleadings, submissions and arbitration agreements
• Oral advocacy and hearing preparation
• Case strategy development