Legal
Counsel
US Firm · Dubai, DIFC · 8-9
Private PracticeUS FirmDIFC
Base Salary (Median)
97,500AED
per month
High Confidence
MinMedianMax
97,500
88,636 AED107,250 AED
Updated April 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle
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Market Positioning
Above market median — established and premium employers
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Full Compensation Breakdown
Base Salary
97,500AED/mo
Range: 88,636 – 107,250
Bonus
22% typical
Range: 15% – 35%
Performance bonus is primary variable compensation
Est. Total Cash Annual
1.4MAED/yr
Housing Allowance
13,636AED/mo
Range: 13,636 – 16,500
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Career Progression — US Firm, Dubai
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Senior Pre-Partner Pay by Firm Tier — Dubai
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Benefits & Perks
US firm premium, housing, education, flights
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Sources & Methodology
Methodology
This salary data is compiled from verified industry sources, including:
- • Industry compensation surveys and reports
- • Published job postings with salary bands
- • Portfolio company salary benchmarks
- • Industry peer data and market reports
All figures are in AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) and represent base compensation. Bonus, housing allowances, and other benefits vary by firm and individual circumstances.
Last updated: 2025-2026
Role Details
SectorLegal
FunctionPrivate Practice
Firm TierUS Firm
CityDubai, DIFC
Experience8-9
Data Year2025-2026
ConfidenceHigh
Compensation Summary
Base (annual)1.2M AED
Bonus (typical)~257k AED
Total Package~1.4M AED
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