Senior Manager - Legal Counsel | QRS | Contentious Matters

About Deloitte

Our Purpose

• Deloitte makes an impact that matters.
• Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society.
• We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges, and unlocking sustainable growth.
• We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations, and supporting our communities.
• Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
• Lead the way
• Serve with integrity
• Take care of each other
• Foster inclusion
• Collaborate for measurable impact
• The Quality, Risk, Security (QRS) Department is handling matters pertaining to Compliance; Regulatory; Anti-Money Laundering (AML); Ethics; Anti-Corruption; Independence and Risk Management for the entire Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus region.
• This is a unique opportunity to engage in cross-border collaboration with Deloitte professionals across the Deloitte network, broadening your knowledge and building your competencies and skills.
• During Your Tenure As a Senior Manager - Legal Counsel, You Will Demonstrate And Develop Your Capabilities In The Following Areas
• Supporting the General Counsel (the Contentious Matters Leader) in the management of Contentious Matters portfolio.
• Acting as the first point of contact for queries and escalations from Contentious Matters team members.
• Overseeing the entire Deloitte Middle East Contentious Matters portfolio across 16 countries and approximately 20 jurisdictions.
• Issuing clear and detailed instructions to external counsel.
• Formulating case strategies, both procedural and substantive.
• Preparing reports and updates for the General Counsel.

Leadership Capabilities

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Law or a related field from a reputable university.
• Qualified common law practitioner with a minimum of 12 years’ post-admission/qualification experience in common law, dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. Civil law experience is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in demanding situations and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communicator, especially skilled in written English, with strong verbal abilities. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Competent in using digital tools and software.