Senior Arbitration and Disputes Associate

About the role

Al Sulaiti Law Firm is seeking a highly driven, bilingual (Arabic/English) Senior Associate to strengthen its Arbitration practice. The successful candidate will manage complex commercial and investment arbitration matters across multiple jurisdictions, delivering strategic advocacy from case assessment through enforcement.

Key responsibilities

• Handle arbitration cases from initial assessment to final award and enforcement.
• Draft and review pleadings, memorials, written submissions, arbitration clauses, and related documents.
• Contribute to case strategy, legal analysis, and dispute‑resolution planning.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, including oral submissions and witness examination.
• Advise clients on commercial and investment arbitration matters across various jurisdictions.
• Support arbitration‑related court proceedings, such as annulment actions and jurisdictional disputes.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and practical legal advice.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law and a valid legal qualification with admission to practice.
• Minimum 7 years post‑qualification experience, focusing on arbitration.
• Full fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Extensive experience in commercial and investment arbitration, familiar with leading arbitration rules and institutions.
• Proven ability to prepare high‑quality pleadings, submissions, and arbitration agreements.
• Experience in oral advocacy, hearing preparation, and witness examination.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and research skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage arbitration cases independently and efficiently.
• Solid knowledge of arbitration laws in Egypt, Qatar, and the wider MENA region.
• Commercial awareness, sound judgment, and a solution‑focused mindset.

Required skills