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

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)

Associate Director – Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation

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