Senior Associate

at  DLA Piper

Senior Associate
We are one of the few firms in the UAE to have a dedicated team of lawyers that spend over 80% of their time on corporate investigations and compliance related matters, and we are well known for our expertise advising clients on global economic sanctions and export controls. As a Senior Associate within the compliance and investigations team of the Litigation & Regulatory Group at DLA Piper in Dubai, you will advise clients on a broad range matters related to sanctions compliance and export control regulations, including transactional counselling, design of compliance programs, license applications, and defending regulatory investigations. Operating within a team of nine fee earners, including two partners, this position requires 3 to 5 years of experience with U.S., EU, or UK economic sanctions or export controls, strong drafting skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple clients/matters in parallel.
The role will be based in our Dubai office, with a flexible work-from-home policy.

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS:

• A values-based approach - the candidate should be bold, supportive, collaborative and exceptional; Commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news;
• Excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working;
• A proactive, self-driven, entrepreneurial and innovative outlook
• Provides a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clients;
• Understands positive client support;
• Creates confidence in the team and the firm;
• Works co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge;
• Manages time effectively and efficiently;
• Seeks to manage own utilisation wherever possible in order to meet individual and team targets;
• Takes ownership for achieving agreed objectives;
• Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business;
• Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts;
• Develops and awareness of business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contribute;
• Maintains a controlled, objective and flexible approach under pressure; and
• Exhibits behaviour consistent with the firm’s values and builds relationships based on respect, trust and integrity.
  Job ID 4093

As part of our market leading global trade team, candidates will enjoy a high-quality range of work including, but not be limited to: