Senior Litigation Counsel

GitMax
Dubai
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 7-10 yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Analytical skills","Legal research","Written communication","Verbal communication","Organizational skills"]

Oversee high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional disputes for a quantitative trading firm, including commercial litigation, international arbitration, and financial recovery matters. Draft and file legal pleadings and motions across UAE, UK, EU, and HK, manage litigation through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, and coordinate local counsel. Conduct legal research, manage e-discovery and case files, support settlement and alternative dispute resolution, and maintain litigation calendars and knowledge resources.

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GitMax
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Senior Litigation Counsel

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Job Summary

Oversee high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional disputes for a quantitative trading firm, including commercial litigation, international arbitration, and financial recovery matters. Draft and file legal pleadings and motions across UAE, UK, EU, and HK, manage litigation through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, and coordinate local counsel. Conduct legal research, manage e-discovery and case files, support settlement and alternative dispute resolution, and maintain litigation calendars and knowledge resources.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional disputes, including commercial litigation, international arbitration, and financial recovery cases.
  • •Draft and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents across multiple jurisdictions (UAE, UK, EU, HK).
  • •Independently direct litigation phases, including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
  • •Coordinate local counsels and conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
  • •Manage case files, pleadings, e-discovery processes, settlement negotiations, and litigation calendars; update case management systems.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • •Admission to practice law.
  • •7-10 years of litigation or dispute resolution experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
  • •Strong analytical and legal research skills, including proficiency with legal databases.
  • •Solid understanding of civil procedure, rules of evidence, and local court rules, plus experience with e-discovery and litigation support tools.
Experience:7-10 years
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:Analytical skillsLegal researchWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skills
Languages:EnglishRussian
Tech Stack:E-discoveryGoogle WorkspaceNotionLLMsCase management systemsLitigation support softwareLegal project management tools

Company Brief

GitMax
Offers Git-based code hosting and developer collaboration tools, including repository management, pull request workflows, and CI/CD integrations to streamline software development and team workflows.
Industry: Developer Tools
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