MENA Senior Legal Counsel - Litigation

Senior Legal Counsel – Litigation, 12 – 15 years PQE Position: Senior Legal Counsel – Litigation Reporting to: General Counsel Location: Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region (role will be based in GCC (preferably KSA) or Levant (Jordan, Lebanon)) About EY: EY is a global network of professional services firms engaged in advisory, transaction, assurance, and tax services with member firms in over 170 countries worldwide. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with at least 12 years post-qualification experience, specializing in regulatory and litigation matters. The successful candidate will join our dynamic legal team covering the MENA region and will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, providing strategic legal advice, and representing the company in various processes. Your Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation Management: Handle all aspects of litigation, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations in a wide range of contentious matters.
• Legal Advice: Provide expert legal advice to internal stakeholders on potential or actual disputes.
• Case Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Compliance and Regulatory Affairs: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to litigation.
• External Counsel Management: Work closely with and manage external law firms.
• Risk Management: Identify legal risks associated with potential litigation.
• Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct thorough legal research and draft various legal documents.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other legal team members and cross-functional departments.
• Training & Development: Provide training and guidance to junior members of the legal team.
• General: Provide legal advice to the firm’s service lines and internal support functions.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree; admitted to practice law in a foreign jurisdiction such as UK/US.
• 12 or more years of post-qualification experience in litigation.
• Demonstrated experience in handling complex litigation.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess legal risks.
• Experience in managing external counsel and legal budgets.
• A proven level of English fluency, both spoken and written.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• A proven level of Arabic fluency, both spoken and written.
• Experience in a specific sector such as professional services.
• Knowledge of international arbitration and cross-border disputes.
• Commercial awareness of the business issues facing us.

Why Join Us?

• Great opportunity: work on high-profile and complex legal matters.
• Continuous learning: develop the mindset and skills to navigate challenges.
• Collaborative and Diverse Culture: work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based role with flexibility to work remotely on some days.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us. EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people, and society. #J-18808-Ljbffr