International Arbitration Counsel

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle is seeking an International Arbitration Counsel for its Muscat office near the Ruwi commercial district. This senior role involves representing clients in investor-state and commercial arbitration proceedings under the Oman Arbitration Law (Royal Decree 47/97), ICC, LCIA, and ICSID rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead arbitration proceedings arising from oil and gas concessions, joint ventures, and infrastructure projects
• Advise on bilateral investment treaty claims involving the Sultanate of Oman
• Draft arbitration clauses, submissions, and witness statements for Omani-seated arbitrations
• Represent clients before the Oman Commercial Court and Court of Appeal on enforcement of arbitral awards
• Advise on the interplay between Omani civil law, Sharia principles, and international arbitration frameworks

Requirements

• LLB and LLM in International Arbitration, Public International Law, or Dispute Resolution
• Called to the Bar in a recognised jurisdiction; Oman Bar admission advantageous
• 8-15 years PQE in international arbitration with energy sector disputes experience
• Published record in arbitration or international law preferred
• Fluent English and Arabic