Foreign Judges – Abu Dhabi Judicial Appointment

hace 3 días

Madrid, Madrid, España Abu Dhabi Judicial Department A tiempo completo

Position based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company Description

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) is one of the leading judicial institutions in the Gulf region, known for its judicial innovation, cosmopolitan courts, and commitment to international best practice.

It is the only court in the region where Arabic and foreign judges sit together on the same bench, operating under a bilingual (Arabic–English) framework that reflects Abu Dhabi's diverse and globally connected society.

ADJD is recognized for its Civil Family Court, the first in the Middle East to offer civil marriage, civil wills, and no-fault divorce services for expatriates, alongside bilingual commercial courts and the region's first English Notary Services Bureau.

With its multicultural judiciary, advanced digital transformation, and transparent procedures, ADJD continues to lead judicial modernization across the region.

Role Description

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department invites applications from European judges and senior legal professionals to join its expanding Money Claims Court in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

As part of Abu Dhabi's judicial modernization program, you will serve as a foreign judge hearing and deciding cases across a wide range of civil, commercial, employment, and debt-related matters.

You will collaborate with Emirati and international colleagues in a bilingual (Arabic–English) judicial environment focused on clarity, efficiency, and international standards of justice.

Arabic is not required. All proceedings are bilingual, and judgments are issued in both English and Arabic.

This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to one of the most progressive and cosmopolitan court systems in the Middle East, with strong institutional support, full digital access, and a globally engaged professional environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the judiciary.
  • Background in civil, commercial, employment, or debt law.
  • Proven record in litigation, adjudication, or dispute resolution.
  • Strong command of English (Arabic not required).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and deliver reasoned judgments.

Benefits and Terms

  • Tax-free annual salary: approximately USD 225,000 per year (tax-free).
  • 43 days of paid annual leave.
  • Relocation assistance, annual flight, and full medical coverage.
  • Opportunity to serve within one of the most progressive and internationally integrated court systems in the region.
  • Balanced work–life environment with access to on-site gym and wellness facilities.
  • Full-time appointment based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under a renewable fixed-term judicial contract.

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