Overview

We are partnering with a leading local law firm who is looking to hire a Partner to join either their Dubai or Abu Dhabi office. 

The firm is open to candidates across a broad range of practice areas, with a primary focus on the strength and sustainability of the candidate’s client base, rather than a fixed minimum book size.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow an independent practice within the firm’s Abu Dhabi or Dubai office.

• Manage and expand client relationships, providing strategic and commercially sound legal advice.

• Contribute to business development efforts and the expansion of the firm’s market presence.

• Collaborate with peers across offices to deliver integrated legal solutions.

• Support the development of junior lawyers and actively contribute to the firm’s leadership culture.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience, ideally gained within the UAE or wider GCC region.

• Demonstrable portable client base with the potential for continued growth and long-term value.

• Practice area is flexible 

• Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential.

• Senior Associates from reputable regional firms with a portable book of business and readiness to step into a Partner role will also be considered.

Compensation & Incentives

• Compensation packages are aligned with market benchmarks.

• The firm offers a performance-based incentive model that rewards contributions beyond individual expense benchmarks.

• Tailored packages are available based on client portfolio, practice focus, and strategic alignment.