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We’re a global business law firm transforming how legal services are delivered.

We’re constantly challenging the expectations of what a law firm is and can be. For our people, that means a unique opportunity to build careers exactly tailored to their aspirations and strengths. With a global network of offices, clients in every major sector and an innate desire to innovate, this is where you’ll seize opportunities of today and tomorrow. Come and see who we are and what we stand for.

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Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion

At DLA Piper we celebrate our diversity and differences. We empower ourselves and each other with knowledge and empathy. And we commit to speaking up and making real progress.

Sustainability

Sustainability and ESG are core to our firm. Our team plays a crucial role in helping clients transition to and thrive in a sustainable future.

Life at DLA Piper

At DLA Piper, we don’t put limits on our people. Starting with ensuring everyone can be themselves, to providing everything they need to realise their full potential, you’ll have everything you need to seize the world of opportunity on offer.

Innovation

Law& combines law and innovation to create value, delivering efficient legal services and unlocks transformative change. Join our creative, growing team to help leaders harness innovation and efficiency to achieve their goals together.

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DLA Piper in the Middle East

We are one of the largest international full-service law firms in the region, boasting 31 partners and 100 lawyers strategically located across seven offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Al Khobar, Manama, Muscat, and Doha. 

Through delivering legal excellence and providing tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients, we’re a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the legal landscape across the Middle East region.

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Opportunities and achievements

Local talent for global success

Furas is our pioneering Emiratisation programme designed to unlock more potential in one of the most exciting areas in the business world. The programme focuses on hiring and developing more homegrown UAE talent to help us build a sustainable UAE workforce and deliver a positive impact for DLA Piper and for the UAE economy. We are championing and investing in local talent who want to use their skills and local knowledge combined with our international exposure to create exciting opportunities.

Driving client success through innovation

We have multiple accolades over the last couple of years nine including band one rankings across legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners in 2024. being named the top M&A legal advisor across Africa & the Middle East by Mergermarket's league tables in 2023, UAE Restructuring & Insolvency Law Firm of the Year, UAE Corporate Compliance & Investigations Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2024; and Middle East TMT Team of the Year at the Middle East Legal Awards 2024. 

Action against Climate Change

The world is changing, and the role of professional business advisors is changing with it. By evolving our relationships with clients, we have a unique opportunity to support the transition to a more sustainable future. We are committed to making businesses better by helping clients and communities transition to, and thrive in, a more sustainable future. We strive to integrate sustainability and responsibility into the fabric of our firm, so that it is embedded into everything we do, both operationally and into all the services we provide to our clients.

Lulwa Al Zain, Senior Associate, Manama

What keeps me engaged at DLA Piper is the supportive and collaborative work environment, with open dialogue and a strong sense of community among colleagues. The endless opportunities for learning through internal training sessions, along with the flexibility of a hybrid work system, keep me motivated and driven.

Lulwa Al Zain
Celia Johnson-Morgan, Associate, Dubai

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the very heart of DLA Piper. The firm’s commitment in this regard is a constant source of inspiration and encouragement to continue to advocate for DE&I both in my professional and personal life.

Celia Johnson-Morgan
Nadeem Shariff, Management Accountant, Dubai

I joined over ten years ago and have progressed in leaps and bounds. Every day comes with new, exciting challenges. This keeps me always looking forward for more.

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