Legal Advisor – Experienced Associate (Contentious Matters & Compliance)

About the role

The Contentious Matters Legal Advisor will support the Contentious Matters Leader in managing the current contentious matters workload and preventing new issues from escalating. You will act as a liaison between internal functions, external counsel, and the team, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance across multiple Middle East jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with monthly reporting, maintain an up‑to‑date database of all contentious matters and prepare internal reports.
• Manage case files on SharePoint, diarise deadlines, draft email correspondence and keep records in the case management system.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, compile case statistics and conduct legal research.
• Analyze facts, gather evidence, draft legal memorandums, letters of demand and legal notices.
• Provide general legal advice on routine issues and manage simple cases end‑to‑end.
• Support internal training on contentious matters, monitor legal developments and report updates.
• Assist in developing policies, guidelines and templates to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

Required profile

• Undergraduate law degree from a common‑law jurisdiction (civil‑law qualification is a plus).
• Minimum 2 years post‑admission experience at a reputable law firm, preferably in the UK, US, Australia or Canada.
• Strong interpersonal skills, proactive attitude and self‑motivation.
• Excellent organisational, planning and communication abilities with exceptional command of English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• SharePoint

What we offer

• Remuneration package aligned with responsibilities and experience.
• Pension plan, medical coverage and life insurance.
• Continuous professional development and flexible hybrid working.
• Friday afternoons off year‑round, paid wellbeing days and special leave types.
• Deloitte Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 specialist counselling support.