Job Description

The Contentious Matters Team of the Compliance Department of Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus is seeking to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel, at the level of Director, based in our Nicosia or Limassol office.

At Deloitte, every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential. 

 

The Team

The wider team handles matters relating to Compliance; Regulatory; Anti-Money Laundering (AML); Ethics; Anti-Corruption; Independence; and Risk Management for the Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus region. This is a unique opportunity to engage in cross-border collaboration with Deloitte professionals across the network, broaden your knowledge and develop your skills and competencies.

 

The Senior Legal Counsel Role

The successful candidate’s key responsibilities include the following:

·     Supporting the General Counsel (the Contentious Matters Leader) in the management of Contentious Matters portfolio.

·     Acting as the first point of contact for queries and escalations from Contentious Matters team members.

·     Overseeing the entire Deloitte Middle East Contentious Matters portfolio across 16 countries and approximately 20 jurisdictions.

·     Issuing clear and detailed instructions to external counsel.

·     Formulating case strategies, both procedural and substantive.

·     Preparing reports and updates for the General Counsel.

 

Requirements

·     Undergraduate degree in Law or a related field from a reputable university.

·     Qualified common law practitioner with a minimum of 12 years’ post-admission/qualification experience in dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. Civil law experience is an advantage.

·     Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in demanding situations and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

·     Excellent communicator, especially skilled in written English, with strong verbal abilities. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

·     Competent in using digital tools and software.

 

Benefits

·       Competitive remuneration package.

·       Pension plan.

·       Medical coverage and life insurance.

·       Continuous professional development.

·       Flexible hours and hybrid working (adapted to team-specific operational requirements).

·       Friday afternoon off throughout the year.

·       Public Holidays falling on weekends given as paid Wellbeing Day off on the Friday before.

·       Special types of leave.

·       Deloitte Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7/365 specialist counselling support.

 

Why Deloitte?

·         Be the true you! We foster diversity and inclusion and encourage you to bring your authentic self to work. Explore, question, and collaborate while building a career that inspires and energizes you.

·         Never stop growing! Diversity of thought makes us stronger. At Deloitte, we tailor a personalized learning experience, offering you the opportunity to grow at your own pace and achieve maximum impact.

·         We practice what we preach! As a Purpose-led organization, at the heart of everything we do is a set of timeless principles and unifying values.

 

Applications

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Join us to make an impact together - Apply now!

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at mdemosthenous@deloitte.com.

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Deloitte

Deloitte is one of the largest and fastest-growing professional services firms in Cyprus with more than 680 professionals. Its services include audit & assurance, tax & legal, consulting, financial advisory, wealth advisory and a complete range of services to international business focusing on accounting and payroll, tax compliance and the formation and administration of companies, partnerships and trusts. As part of the Deloitte global network, with approximately 286,000 people in over 150 countries, it has the advantage of a global sharing of knowledge with a local adaptation and personal approach, built on the solid foundations of over 60 years of successful operation on the island.