Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management and resolution of legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Develop and implement effective dispute resolution strategies to minimize risks and financial exposure.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel to coordinate case management and ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of disputes.
- Provide expert legal advice on potential and ongoing disputes to senior management and relevant departments.
- Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements and related legal documents.
- Monitor legal developments and trends in dispute resolution to inform company strategies.
- Mentor and guide junior legal team members in the disputes practice area.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks.
Law degree & qualified to practice law.
- Minimum 10 years of experience focused on dispute resolution, litigation, or arbitration, preferably within an in-house legal environment or law firm.
- Strong expertise in managing complex disputes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and case management skills.
- Proven ability to develop and execute effective dispute resolution strategies.
- Outstanding communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple cases, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
