Avoid like the plague. Why? Check Glassdoor reviews. Reach out to people who are still there (they may be looking out)/ or were there. Study employee attrition and average time spent there. Hiring from India is standard policy for them as their employees keep churning. Also, doesn't work like a law firm proper - keep picking up introductory commissions related work. Pay is insufficient to sustain in Dubai - between 9-15k AED for someone who is a 1-4 PQE Associate - so at 4 years PQE you earn AED 15k. No substantial career growth till you're pally with the bosses. They get you to Dubai but will limit external industry interaction for the fear of attrition. Hindi is the common language of the office, and it works like an Indian single owner run company.

Hi! Thanks for your question. There is a common notion in the market that KARM only does licensing applications, which mostly lawyers don’t do or is a very small part of their work experience. This may be bad for your career. Beyond this there is no work anymore. That said, reach out to people who are there and see?

Would recommend avoiding. I have spoken to several people at the firm, and the general sentiment remains the same. The only positives of joining KARM are (1) the opportunity to live in a new country, gain international exposure, and meet people from different cultures, and (2) the relatively low work pressure, except for instances where workload is artificially inflated by partners. It may be suitable for those moving to Dubai with a family or spouse, but career growth beyond this role is unlikely.

Now, the negatives—reiterating what many have already said: abysmal pay, work that is heavily focused on compliance (primarily licensing applications), and a management team that lacks professionalism and operates with clear favoritism. Senior management (PA level and above) is either technically incompetent or, if technically sound, lacks leadership and management skills. A strong grasp of legal fundamentals should be expected at that level, but this is not always the case at KARM. Career progression is arbitrary—being in the "good books" of seniors matters far more than talent or expertise.

Profiling and favoritism are deeply ingrained. Employees are categorized into "good" or "bad" books early on, and factors like skills, EQ, or IQ hold little weight. There is no structured mentorship—associates are expected to know everything from day one, and senior management often provides little to no meaningful guidance. While responsibilities are shared across levels, pay scales remain rigidly hierarchical.

Finally, always check a firm's attrition rate—especially with smaller firms—to gauge long-term prospects. A quick LinkedIn search will show that KARM has experienced a significant exodus almost every year. The firm is not growing, and the pay and skills gained do not justify staying. It is a sinking ship, and the returns—both financial and professional—are simply not worth it.

Fresher roles can start from as low as 4- 6k AED per month, because freshers aren’t employed as associates. Salaries are discretionary and go up to 8-9k at the top end for freshers. Others in the comments have also pointed out that salaries are not adequate to sustain in Dubai. If the role is remote, you are paid as per “Indian Stan