Director, Regional Head of Investigations â MENA

Director Regional Head of Investigations Middle East

Disputes & Executive Due Diligence

Seeking a Regional Head of Investigations to lead our clients Middle East practice overseeing high-stakes disputes and executive due diligence assignments.

This is a senior leadership position at the forefront of litigation support regulatory inquiries arbitration and sensitive internal investigations.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on expertise requiring a leader who can drive complex case strategy manage regional teams and deliver actionable intelligence to law firms corporates and financial institutions.

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in investigations within adversarial and regulatory environments strong client-handling capabilities and the ability to elevate our regional offering through both execution and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex disputes and due diligence investigations across the Middle East including litigation arbitration regulatory and internal matters.
• Develop and oversee case strategy in alignment with legal timelines and client objectives.
• Act as the primary client contact for sensitive high-profile matters advising on risk fact development and jurisdictional nuances.

Investigative Excellence

• Direct and conduct advanced research source interviews asset traces and intelligence gathering.
• Synthesize findings into clear client-ready deliverables tailored to legal and corporate audiences.
• Uphold evidentiary standards and investigative integrity in contentious settings.

Practice & Team Development

• Mentor and develop investigators and case managers building a high-performing regional team.
• Share knowledge on litigation-driven investigations cross-border risks and best practices.
• Champion innovation in investigative tools workflows and methodologies to improve quality and efficiency.

Regional Growth & Strategy

• Represent the practice with clients industry stakeholders and external partners in the Middle East.
• Shape the firms regional footprint by aligning investigative capabilities with market opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership and reputation-building initiatives in the disputes and investigations arena.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 1215 years leading complex investigations with significant exposure to disputes litigation support and executive due diligence. Regional Middle East experience strongly preferred.
• Client Expertise: Proven success managing relationships with law firms corporates financial institutions and regulators in high-pressure adversarial contexts.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams while setting strategic direction for a practice area.
• Investigative Skills: Advanced research analysis and human intelligence development; ability to distil large complex datasets into concise actionable insights.
• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong familiarity with evidentiary standards arbitration processes and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
• Communication: Exceptional writing and presentation skills; able to deliver compelling polished reports for senior stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred. Multilingual skills a plus.

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