Deloitte, established globally in 1845, is the world’s largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit and assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, and risk advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. We are present in more than 150 countries, and as the world's largest management consulting business, Deloitte is distinct in its ability to help clients solve their most complex problems, from strategy to implementation.
Deloitte has a proud legacy in the Middle East region, with an uninterrupted presence since 1926, and is present across 23 offices in 15 countries with 7,000+ professionals in the Levant region and the wider GCC. We have served as trusted advisors for clients for almost 100 years and contributed to the advancements and growth of the professional services industry in the region.
We have received numerous awards in the last few years, such as Brand Finance’s strongest and most valuable "commercial services" brand in the world for the 6th consecutive year (2024), the Great Place to Work® and Best Workplaces™ in the UAE (2022-2023), the Great Place to Work® and Best Workplaces™ in the KSA (2022-2023), "World’s Most Attractive Employers" (2023), the Middle East Tax Firm of the year (2023). These awards are a recognition of how Deloitte makes an impact that matters to its clients, talent, and society.
We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. Our organization has grown in scale and diversity, providing services across the region, with our shared culture remaining the same. We aim to help clients realize their ambitions, make a positive difference in society, and maximize the success of our people. This drive fuels the commitment and humanity that run deep through our every action.
Our Purpose
Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges, and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations, and supporting our communities.
Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
- Lead the way
- Serve with integrity
- Take care of each other
- Foster inclusion
The successful candidate will be supporting the client facing teams within contractual and commercial negotiations, as well as supporting practitioners on engagement risk management. The role will also involve supporting the business on jurisdictional legislation across the Middle East (including Free Zones). This is a unique opportunity to engage in cross-border collaboration with Deloitte professionals across the Deloitte network, broadening your knowledge and building your competencies and skills.
- Review ongoing projects on any lifecycle – legal, reputational, or other risks.
- Liaise with relevant leadership, functions or industries to ensure that legal risk has been identified and recommend actions or safeguards to be implemented.
- Provide legal and legal risk management advice on contract management, contracting risk and deal structuring.
- Formulate legal opinion and disseminate as communication.
- Interpretation and advice on legal documentation.
Leadership capabilities:
- Act as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.
- Develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.
- Deliver exceptional client service; maximize results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.
- Influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.
- Understand key objectives for clients and Deloitte, align people to objectives and set priorities and direction.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate degree from a reputable University in Law or related disciplines
- Relevant 8+ years post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate degree from a reputable University in Law or related disciplines
- Admitted Attorney / Lawyer / Solicitor / Barrister.
- Relevant 8-10+ years post-qualification experience.
- Fast-paced and focused on finding solutions within legal bounds. (Tax specific)
- Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written (Knowledge of Arabic and / or Greek language is preferable)
- Ability to handle internal and sensitive information with strictest confidentiality.
- Ability to manage a demanding workload effectively and to be responsive
- Strong time management skills with ability to priorities workload and work under pressure with a flexible approach, while meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to quickly assess the risk areas and recommend ways of mitigating or managing them
- Good level of technical proficiency and computer literacy particularly with spreadsheets (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)