Integrity is the guiding principle that permeates every facet of our firm. We not only act with integrity but prioritise doing the right thing. This ethos directs our recruitment, employee retention, training, and the selection of clients and partners for collaborative endeavors.
Careers
Our people. They are our absolute strength.
At Horizons & Co. we are on an exhilarating journey, developing with our clients and evolving as the UAE and international legal landscape advance. As a firm, we are highly committed to growth, with our evermore diverse culture and an emphasis on supporting the professional development of our people. If you aspire to be a part of our team, build your career, and contribute to the advancement of the legal profession in the UAE and beyond, join us.
Grounded in our client-centric focus, we foster a hard-working and motivated atmosphere while recognising the significance of each individual and diligently ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Social and team-building activities are paramount to our approach, complemented by a strong focus on learning and development.
We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just moral imperatives; they are vital.
Over 45% of our employees are female and our firm represents over 20 nationalities, showcasing a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences, enabling us to cater to the varied needs of our local and international clients. Our multicultural and multilingual environment is a distinct asset, fostering relationships and trust. Leveraging our team's diverse perspectives and cultural insights leads to enhanced outcomes for clients and nurtures an inclusive and supportive culture, ensuring success for everyone.
Our values
- Integrity
- Excellence
We continuously strive for excellence in both our legal expertise and client service. As Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “The race for excellence has no finish line”. With this in mind, we consistently strive to exceed boundaries and achieve the unachievable.
- Forward-thinking approach
Proactively addressing our clients' legal and commercial needs distinguishes us. We shape the legal landscape, participating in the evolving discourse as laws become more advanced in the UAE and the broader region. We embrace a bold leadership role rather than following trends.
- Innovation
Being at the forefront entails embracing and investing in technology, empowering and training our team to provide a better, more efficient, and value-for-money service to clients. We cultivate an environment that welcomes new ideas and sets innovative standards.
- Openness and transparency
Being open and transparent extends to both clients and employees. Fostering trust, success, and growth means providing honest, upfront, and clear advice to clients regarding legal issues and fees. For employees, it pertains to professional development, rewards, and advancement.
- Service orientation
Our primary focus is on service — to clients, people, the legal industry, and our community. We aim to surpass clients' needs, acting as genuine partners who guide them from not only a legal but also a commercial perspective on their business issues. We foster development for our people on key client-facing skills, ensuring they can provide first-class client service alongside legal advice.
- Tolerance and inclusivity
We are one unified team, providing consistent support for our clients regardless of the specific team or individual. This inclusivity extends to our employees, embracing all cultures, religions, and nationalities. Our firm is a true reflection of the UAE, a symbol and incubator of tolerance. This combined environment produces comprehensive and nuanced advice, and a warm work environment, enhancing our ability to deliver the best results.
- Collaboration
Knowledge-sharing and collaboration are fundamental to our firm's philosophy. Beyond being a law firm, we aim to enhance legal understanding on a local and international level. Our lawyers advise, often with global law firms and clients on international matters, contributing to advancing UAE law abroad, shaping the local, regional, and international legal landscape, through not just their legal work but also at conferences and in publications. We prioritise continuous training, internships, and maintain strong ties with UAE universities. Advancing our expertise and practical know-how is a declaration of our commitment to furthering legal best practices.
Available careers
Senior Associate – Arbitration
We are seeking to recruit a talented disputes lawyer with 5-6 years PQE to join our arbitration department, operating from our Dubai office. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting experience in construction and commercial disputes, have a client-focused approach, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Associate – Litigation
We are currently seeking an Associate with an excellent academic background and a passion for litigation, to support and assist in handling high-profile complex cases.
Our hiring process
1. Apply
Before applying, check that the skills and achievements on your CV align with our job description - candidates who match our requirements have greater success. Once you have submitted, you will receive an email acknowledgement confirming your application.
2. Review
CVs are read by an expert within our talent segment, familiar with the type of candidate we are looking for. This spans all vacancies, not just the role you applied for.
3. Interviews
Our competency-based interview technique helps us identify those who will thrive in our environment while minimising unconscious bias. Steps will vary depending on the team but typically include a screening by HR, a combination of technical tests, and interviews with an HR representative and the relevant department head.
4. Offer
After satisfactorily completing the interview process, we can review your employment contract for your perusal and acceptance.
5. Pre-onboarding
After accepting the job offer and passing our background check, you willreceive an email from HR welcoming you and giving you instructions for your first day on the job.
What our people say
Having joined almost 5 years ago, Horizons has offered me tremendous growth opportunities and learning initiatives. The positive attitude of my colleagues and supportive culture from top management provided a fostering environment for learning, developing new skills and focusing on delivering quality in everything we do at Horizons. I would like to stress the independence that is enjoyed by the department heads in spearheading their departments which allows us to have complete control and couples with great responsibilities for improvement and advancement.
Nadeem Khan, Head of FinanceI joined Horizons over a year ago from a city-based law firm in London. Horizons is a multidisciplinary law firm which embraces a culture of client satisfaction paralleled with a focus on resolving domestic and international legal challenges. I integrated into a capable, enthusiastic and success-driven team where I continue to learn new skills and competencies. I enjoy the versatility of the work as everyone is engaged to assist our clients, from senior management level to paralegals. Horizons has offered me a wide spectrum of knowledge and enhanced my professional development.
Mahmoud Hamed, Senior Associate, Insolvency Restructuring and BankruptcyI joined the firm in 2010 after seeing there were openings. The compassion and love to educate people from scratch at the firm is unique and led from the top down. When I was interviewed in 2010, I thought I would stay for perhaps five years, however I am still here to this day. I believe what my leaders believe in when it comes to education, as Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Yasmin Al Sughayyer, Associate, Private NotaryI have learned a lot since I joined Horizons & Co. and my knowledge and experience have been greatly expanded. I have been able to achieve a lot of success in my work and grow as a lawyer because of the support of the partners and their belief in my abilities and capabilities.
Nouf Almatrooshi, Lawyer, LitigationHorizons & Co. is the first local law firm I have worked at in the UAE, having previously worked at global law firms. There is a huge difference in terms of diversity and collaboration because there is a much greater mix of people and nationalities and, as a result, I have, and continue to, learn so much. There is much more creativity and active listening in relation to learning, growth, development, and firm strategy due to the close involvement and openness of senior management and partners. I have never worked somewhere where people are so empowered to share ideas - all opportunities and initiatives are fairly considered and individuals at all levels have a voice and are really valued.
Polly Lloyd, Marketing and Business Development Manager
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