Foreign Judge – Abu Dhabi Judicial Appointment

Important Notice

Only applications from
judges
,
prosecutors
, or
judicial officers
will be considered.

Applicants without judicial or court experience will
not
be shortlisted.

Position based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

About the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) is a leading judicial institution in the Gulf region, recognized for its innovation, bilingual (Arabic–English) courts, and adherence to international judicial standards.

It is the only judiciary in the region where Arabic and foreign judges sit together on the same bench, reflecting Abu Dhabi's multicultural and globally connected society.

ADJD has pioneered several firsts in the Middle East, including:

• The Civil Family Court, offering civil marriage, wills, and no-fault divorce for expatriates.
• Bilingual commercial courts and the region's first English-language Notary Services Bureau.

With a diverse judiciary, complete digital infrastructure, and a commitment to transparency and efficiency, ADJD continues to lead judicial modernization across the region.

Role Overview

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department invites experienced
judges
,
prosecutors
, and
judicial officers
to apply for appointment to the Abu Dhabi Money Claims Court.

This position involves adjudicating a wide range of civil, commercial, employment, and debt-related disputes, contributing to the Department's mission to deliver precise, efficient, and internationally aligned justice.

Judges will work within a bilingual judicial framework alongside Emirati and international colleagues.

Knowledge of Arabic is not required, as proceedings and judgments are bilingual (Arabic–English).

Key Responsibilities

• Hear, manage, and adjudicate assigned civil and commercial cases.
• Deliver clear, well-reasoned judgments consistent with best judicial practices.
• Collaborate with a diverse, multicultural bench to ensure fair and efficient case resolution.
• Uphold the principles of judicial independence, transparency, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of judicial, prosecutorial, or equivalent adjudicative or dispute resolution experience.
• Background in litigation, dispute resolution, commercial, employment, or debt law.
• Strong record of drafting or delivering judgments, rulings, or prosecutorial decisions.
• Demonstrated capacity for analytical reasoning, case management, and collegial work.

Benefits and Terms

• Tax-free annual salary: approx. USD 225,000.
• 43 days of paid annual leave.
• Comprehensive benefits: relocation support, annual flight, and full medical coverage.
• Work–life balance: access to on-site gym and wellness facilities.
• Fixed-term, renewable full-time judicial appointment based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Application

Interested
judges, prosecutors, and judicial officers
are invited to submit their CV and brief cover note highlighting their judicial experience and areas of adjudication.

Only applications meeting the judicial experience criteria will be considered.