Associate Director - MENA Legal team - Senior Legal Counsel Litigation - Doha

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel – Litigation

Doha, Qatar

MENA General Counsel

Your Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Lead all aspects of litigation, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations across commercial, regulatory, and professional disputes.
• Legal Advice: Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with legal, commercial, and strategic priorities.
• Case Strategy Development: Evaluate case merits, assess risks, and advise on settlement options.
• Compliance & Regulatory Affairs: Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Stay updated on legal developments impacting the firm.
• External Counsel Management: Oversee external law firms, monitoring costs, progress, and quality of services.
• Risk Management: Identify legal risks associated with disputes and provide proactive mitigation strategies.
• Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct thorough research and draft, review, and amend legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and submissions.
• Collaboration & Training: Work with cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior legal members on litigation strategy and risk mitigation.
• General Legal Support: 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.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• 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).
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ideally, you’ll also have
• Have sector experience in professional (audit) or financial services.
• Knowledge of international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build credibility across all levels.

What We Look For

• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and strong leadership in litigation and risk management.
• Adaptability and composure under pressure with changing deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours as required.

What We Offer You

• 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.
• At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences.
• We’ll empower you in a flexible environment and fuel your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
• Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?
• Apply today.
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