Junior Legal Counsel (UAE National)

Commercial Bank of Dubai
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 1-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Time management"]

Support the Litigation function in managing legal disputes, court cases, and coordination with external counsel under UAE law. Assist in preparing pleadings, case files, and correspondence; liaise with courts, authorities, and internal stakeholders; maintain case trackers and support debt recovery and enforcement proceedings to protect the Bank’s interests.

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Commercial Bank of Dubai
Commercial Bank of Dubai
3 months ago

Junior Legal Counsel (UAE National)

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Job Summary

Support the Litigation function in managing legal disputes, court cases, and coordination with external counsel under UAE law. Assist in preparing pleadings, case files, and correspondence; liaise with courts, authorities, and internal stakeholders; maintain case trackers and support debt recovery and enforcement proceedings to protect the Bank’s interests.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist in handling litigation cases, disputes, and legal claims involving the Bank.
  • •Support in preparing case files, pleadings, legal briefs, and correspondence for court proceedings.
  • •Liaise with external lawyers, courts, and authorities under the supervision of senior legal staff.
  • •Track litigation matters, court hearings, deadlines, and judgments to ensure timely follow-up.
  • •Assist in reviewing and responding to legal notices, claims, and court documents.

Key Requirements

  • •1–3 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation or dispute resolution, with understanding of UAE laws and court procedures
  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized university
  • •UAE Bar or relevant legal certification is an advantage
  • •Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases
  • •Ability to liaise with external lawyers, courts and authorities under supervision
Experience:1-3 yearsLegalLitigationUAE law
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAttention to detailTime management
Certifications:UAE Bar
Languages:ArabicEnglish

Eligibility

Nationality:UAE National

Company Brief

Commercial Bank of Dubai
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is a UAE-based full-service bank providing personal, corporate and digital banking solutions, trade finance, treasury and wealth services. Operating for over 50 years, CBD supports UAE businesses and individuals through branches and digital channels.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1969
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