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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead all aspects of litigation, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations across commercial, regulatory, and professional disputes
- Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with legal, commercial, and strategic priorities
- Evaluate case merits, assess risks, and advise on settlement options
- Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Oversee external law firms, monitoring costs, progress, and quality of services
- Identify legal risks associated with disputes and provide proactive mitigation strategies
- Conduct thorough research and draft, review, and amend legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and submissions
- Work with cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior legal members on litigation strategy and risk mitigation
- Advise the firm’s service lines and internal functions such as real estate, procurement, finance, HR, IT, and marketing
- Act as the legal lead on firm-wide projects where applicable
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree; admitted to practice in a MENA country or a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK/US) with MENA experience
- 15+ years post-qualification experience in litigation within a corporate environment or leading law firm
- Strong expertise in complex litigation, civil law, common law, and regulatory matters
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills
- High level of professionalism, credibility, and trust-building capabilities
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; able to work independently under tight deadlines
- Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets
- Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex legal matters
- Continuous learning and skill development to navigate evolving challenges
- Flexibility and empowerment to make a meaningful impact
- Exposure to transformative leadership, coaching, and guidance
- Inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture across globally connected teams
- Occasional travel within the MENA region
- Office-based role with flexibility to work remotely as needed
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
litigationpre-litigation strategypleadingsdiscoverytrial preparationsettlement negotiationslegal document draftingrisk assessmentregulatory matterscomplex litigation
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationadvocacyprofessionalismcredibilitytrust-buildinganalytical thinkingstrategic thinkingindependencetime management
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)admitted to practice in MENA countryadmitted to practice in common law jurisdiction