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Ankura

<div><div>Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.</div><div></div><div>
Role Overview</div><div></div><div>
We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate Management Consultant to play a key role in delivering complex client engagements across strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives. The Senior Associate acts as a bridge between project leadership and junior team members, taking ownership of workstreams, driving analyses, and supporting client relationships.</div><div></div><div>
This role is suited for experienced consultants ready to deepen their impact, lead workstreams, and mentor junior team members while continuing to build strong consulting and industry expertise.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities</div><div></div><div>
Client Delivery &amp; Analysis</div><ul><li><div>
Lead defined workstreams within consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery</div></li><li><div>
Structure complex business problems and develop hypotheses and analytical frameworks</div></li><li><div>
Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses to generate insights and recommendations</div></li><li><div>
Develop client-ready deliverables, including executive-level presentations and reports</div></li><li><div>
Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders with clarity and confidence</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Project &amp; Team Leadership</div><ul><li><div>
Mentor and guide Associate consultants, reviewing their work and supporting skill development</div></li><li><div>
Coordinate tasks and timelines within assigned workstreams</div></li><li><div>
Support project managers in tracking progress, risks, and dependencies</div></li><li><div>
Contribute to building a collaborative and high-performing project team environment</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Client &amp; Firm Development</div><ul><li><div>
Build strong working relationships with client counterparts</div></li><li><div>
Support proposal development, business development efforts, and thought leadership initiatives</div></li><li><div>
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, methodology development, and capability building</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Required Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field</div></li><li><div>
3&ndash;5 years of experience in management consulting or a relevant strategy, operations, or advisory role</div></li><li><div>
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a structured approach</div></li><li><div>
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools)</div></li><li><div>
Proven experience developing client-facing deliverables and interacting with clients</div></li><li><div>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Master&rsquo;s degree or MBA</div></li><li><div>
Experience leading workstreams or small teams</div></li><li><div>
Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL)</div></li><li><div>
Industry experience in one or more sectors (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology, energy)</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Key Competencies</div><ul><li><div>
Hypothesis-driven and structured problem solving</div></li><li><div>
Stakeholder communication and relationship management</div></li><li><div>
Coaching and feedback skills</div></li><li><div>
Ownership mindset and accountability</div></li><li><div>
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
What We Offer</div><ul><li><div>
Exposure to high-impact, complex consulting engagements</div></li><li><div>
Accelerated career development with a clear path to Manager</div></li><li><div>
Leadership and professional development training</div></li><li><div>
Competitive compensation and benefits</div></li><li><div>
A collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.</div></div><div></div>

Senior Associate, Disputes & Economics

<div>
 Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Role Overview
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate Management Consultant to play a key role in delivering complex client engagements across strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives. The Senior Associate acts as a bridge between project leadership and junior team members, taking ownership of workstreams, driving analyses, and supporting client relationships.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 This role is suited for experienced consultants ready to deepen their impact, lead workstreams, and mentor junior team members while continuing to build strong consulting and industry expertise.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Key Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Client Delivery &amp; Analysis
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead defined workstreams within consulting engagements, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
  </li>
  <li>
   Structure complex business problems and develop hypotheses and analytical frameworks
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses to generate insights and recommendations
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop client-ready deliverables, including executive-level presentations and reports
  </li>
  <li>
   Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders with clarity and confidence
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Project &amp; Team Leadership
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Mentor and guide Associate consultants, reviewing their work and supporting skill development
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate tasks and timelines within assigned workstreams
  </li>
  <li>
   Support project managers in tracking progress, risks, and dependencies
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to building a collaborative and high-performing project team environment
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Client &amp; Firm Development
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Build strong working relationships with client counterparts
  </li>
  <li>
   Support proposal development, business development efforts, and thought leadership initiatives
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, methodology development, and capability building
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Required Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
  </li>
  <li>
   3&ndash;5 years of experience in management consulting or a relevant strategy, operations, or advisory role
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a structured approach
  </li>
  <li>
   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools)
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience developing client-facing deliverables and interacting with clients
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Preferred Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Master&rsquo;s degree or MBA
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience leading workstreams or small teams
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL)
  </li>
  <li>
   Industry experience in one or more sectors (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology, energy)
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Key Competencies
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Hypothesis-driven and structured problem solving
  </li>
  <li>
   Stakeholder communication and relationship management
  </li>
  <li>
   Coaching and feedback skills
  </li>
  <li>
   Ownership mindset and accountability
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  What We Offer
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Exposure to high-impact, complex consulting engagements
  </li>
  <li>
   Accelerated career development with a clear path to Manager
  </li>
  <li>
   Leadership and professional development training
  </li>
  <li>
   Competitive compensation and benefits
  </li>
  <li>
   A collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
</div>


JAGUAR RESOURCES & CAPITAL PTE. LTD.

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Location:
  </strong>
  Dubai, UAE
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Experience:
  </strong>
  4&ndash;10+ years
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Employment Type:
  </strong>
  Full-time
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Role Overview
 </p>
 <p>
  We are seeking a commercially strong
  <strong>
   Senior Procurement Trader
  </strong>
  to lead
  <strong>
   ferrous and non-ferrous scrap procurement and trading activities
  </strong>
  based out of Dubai. The role will focus on sourcing, trading, and execution across
  <strong>
   Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa
  </strong>
  , requiring deep market knowledge, strong supplier/buyer relationships, and disciplined risk management.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Key Responsibilities
 </p>
 <p>
  Procurement &amp; Trading
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead end-to-end
   <strong>
    procurement and trading of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap
   </strong>
   , including sourcing, pricing, contracting, and execution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Build and manage relationships with
   <strong>
    scrap yards, recyclers, exporters, mills, and global trading counterparties
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify trading and arbitrage opportunities across
   <strong>
    Middle East, APAC, Europe, and Africa
   </strong>
   markets.
  </li>
  <li>
   Negotiate commercial contracts covering
   <strong>
    pricing formulas, volumes, Incoterms, payment terms, quality specifications, and risk clauses
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Market &amp; Commercial Analysis
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Monitor regional and global
   <strong>
    scrap price indices, freight movements, and supply&ndash;demand dynamics
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct margin analysis, exposure assessment, and risk evaluation to support trading decisions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Share actionable market intelligence and trade recommendations with senior management.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Risk Management &amp; Compliance
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Manage
   <strong>
    price volatility, counterparty exposure, logistics, and credit risks
   </strong>
   within approved limits.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure compliance with
   <strong>
    UAE trade regulations, international trade laws, and scrap export/import norms
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Work closely with legal, finance, and risk teams on contracts and trade execution.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Execution &amp; Stakeholder Management
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Coordinate with
   <strong>
    shipping lines, freight forwarders, inspection agencies, warehouses, and finance teams
   </strong>
   to ensure smooth execution of trades.
  </li>
  <li>
   Resolve quality, specification, delivery, or commercial disputes efficiently.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support mentoring of junior traders or procurement professionals as the team grows.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Key Requirements
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   4&ndash;10+ years of experience in
   <strong>
    ferrous and/or non-ferrous scrap procurement and trading
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong understanding of
   <strong>
    scrap grades, specifications, pricing benchmarks, and international recycling supply chains
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record in
   <strong>
    profit-driven trading and high-value negotiations
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to independently manage trades with
   <strong>
    P&amp;L ownership
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Preferred Qualifications
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Commerce, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience trading with
   <strong>
    Middle East, APAC, Europe, or Africa
   </strong>
   markets preferred.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  What We Offer
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Senior role with
   <strong>
    high autonomy and decision-making authority
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Competitive remuneration with
   <strong>
    performance-linked incentives
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Opportunity to scale and expand
   <strong>
    scrap trading operations from Dubai
   </strong>
   , a global trading hub.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Interested candidates can either DM or mail on ananya@jaguarresourcescapital.com
  </strong>
 </p>
</div>


Procurement Trader

Confidential Global

<div>
 <p>
  We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Litigation Counsel to join our legal team in Dubai. This pivotal role requires an individual with deep expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the company&rsquo;s litigation portfolio, providing legal advice on complex disputes, and delivering strategic guidance on a range of legal matters. You will work closely with senior management, external counsel, and other key stakeholders to protect and advance the company&rsquo;s interests in a wide variety of legal contexts.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Contentious Legal Matters:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead and manage high-profile litigation cases in various sectors, including commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, intellectual property, and employment matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide strategic advice on dispute resolution and represent the company in court proceedings and arbitration's.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage relationships with external law firms, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective handling of legal disputes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee the preparation and review of pleadings, legal submissions, evidence, and witness statements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop case strategies and provide tactical advice to senior leadership to manage representational risk and mitigate business risks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Handle contentious matters across various jurisdictions, particularly with regard to international disputes.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Non-Contentious Legal Matters:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Provide legal counsel on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, including contract negotiations, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate governance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Draft, review, and negotiate high-value and complex contracts, ensuring that legal risks are mitigated, and business objectives are met.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on intellectual property rights, data protection, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with UK and EU laws.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with internal business units to proactively identify potential legal risks and offer practical, solutions-focused advice to resolve non-contentious legal issues.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop and implement policies and procedures for legal compliance and risk management.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Mentor and provide leadership to junior legal team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative working environment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, HR, and risk, to ensure that legal perspectives are integrated into business decisions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage external counsel relationships to ensure legal services are delivered efficiently and within budget.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Strategic Advisory:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Advise senior management and the board of directors on key legal risks and strategic business decisions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assess the potential legal impact of emerging business opportunities and challenges, ensuring proactive risk management.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 </li>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications &amp; Experience:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Education:
   </strong>
   Qualified solicitor or barrister with a Law degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Experience:
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   At least 8-10 years of experience in both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, ideally gained in a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience managing complex litigation, including high-stakes commercial disputes and regulatory matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong background in non-contentious legal work, such as contract negotiation, corporate governance, and compliance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in managing cross-border legal issues and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Skills:
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to manage competing priorities and complex legal challenges in a fast-paced environment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated ability to provide clear, strategic legal advice to senior business leaders.
  </li>
  <li>
   A practical, solutions-focused approach to legal issues with the ability to influence and drive business outcomes.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Desirable:
   </strong>
   Experience in specific sectors such as technology, finance, or intellectual property is advantageous.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Personal Attributes:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   High level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen.
  </li>
  <li>
   Resilient, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the business.
  </li>
  <li>
   A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Litigation Counsel

Asma Ali Almessabi Advocates and legal consultants

<p>Professional Commercial Lawyer, common law</p><p>Provide specialized legal advice to businesses and corporations, ensuring compliance with UAE commercial laws, while focusing on major transactions and safeguarding intellectual property rights.</p><p>Key Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (Master&rsquo;s in Commercial or International Law preferred).</li><li><b>Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in commercial law.</b></li><li>In-depth knowledge of UAE commercial laws and related regulations.</li><li>Proven expertise in intellectual property matters, employment contracts, and corporate legal structuring.</li><li>Specialization in CME-A (Commercial Middle East &ndash; Asia).</li><li>Strong negotiation skills and ability to represent companies before courts and official authorities.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English (additional Asian language such as French or Russian is a plus).</li></ul><p>Main Duties</p><ul><li>Manage mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UAE commercial laws and regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Support employment agreements and address legal HR matters.</li><li>Monitor legal risks and provide strategic advice to senior management.</li><li>Handle legal disputes between individuals or companies</li><li>Draft and review contracts and agreements</li><li>Advise clients on UAE civil laws and procedures</li><li>Represent clients in civil court cases</li><li>Resolve issues related to property, tenancy, and compensation</li><li>Assist with arbitration and settlement negotiations</li><li>Ensure legal documents comply with UAE regulations</li></ul><p><b>Applicants must demonstrate solid knowledge and practical experience in dealing with the legal and financial frameworks of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), including company registration, regulatory compliance, and management of commercial disputes.</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From AED20,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Applicants must demonstrate solid knowledge and practical experience in dealing with the legal and financial frameworks of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), including company registration, regulatory compliance, and management of commercial disputes.</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Junior Lawyer

Confidential

<div>
 <p>
  Role Overview
 </p>
 <p>
  We are seeking an exceptional General Counsel to act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, and to lead all legal, regulatory, and governance matters across the Group. This role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer trained at a top-tier law firm, with deep experience supporting telecommunications and/or technology-driven businesses.
 </p>
 <p>
  The General Counsel will play a critical role in enabling growth, managing risk, navigating complex regulatory environments, and supporting strategic initiatives including M&amp;A, partnerships, and international expansion.
 </p>
 <p>
  Key Responsibilities
 </p>
 <p>
  Strategic &amp; Commercial Advisory
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Act as principal legal adviser to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice aligned with business objectives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, joint ventures, product launches, and market entry.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Corporate &amp; Governance
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Oversee corporate governance, Board and committee processes, and shareholder matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage company secretarial obligations and ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support capital raises, financing arrangements, and investor relations as required.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Regulatory &amp; Compliance
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead all regulatory matters, with particular focus on telecommunications, technology, data, and digital services regulation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain oversight of compliance frameworks (e.g. telecoms licensing, data protection, cybersecurity, competition law).
  </li>
  <li>
   Engage with regulators and industry bodies as needed.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Commercial Contracts
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Oversee drafting, negotiation, and management of complex commercial agreements, including:
  </li>
  <li>
   Technology and SaaS agreements
  </li>
  <li>
   Telecoms supply and network agreements
  </li>
  <li>
   Customer, partner, and vendor contracts
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop scalable contracting processes and playbooks.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Risk Management &amp; Disputes
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Identify and manage legal and regulatory risk across the business.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee disputes, litigation, and external counsel relationships.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead internal investigations and manage sensitive issues.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Leadership &amp; Legal Function
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Build, lead, and develop a high-performing in-house legal team.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage external advisers efficiently, ensuring high-quality advice and cost control.
  </li>
  <li>
   Embed a strong legal, ethical, and compliance culture across the organisation.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Candidate Profile
 </p>
 <p>
  Experience
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Qualified lawyer with training at a top-tier / Magic Circle / elite international law firm.
  </li>
  <li>
   Significant post-qualification experience, including:
  </li>
  <li>
   Time in private practice, ideally followed by senior in-house experience.
  </li>
  <li>
   Direct experience in telecommunications, technology, digital, or regulated industries.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience advising senior executives and Boards.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Technical Expertise
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Strong grounding in corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   In-depth understanding of telecoms and/or technology regulatory frameworks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience with data protection, cybersecurity, and IP is highly desirable.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Personal Attributes
 </p>
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   Commercial, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented.
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   Gravitas and confidence to operate at Board level.
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   Excellent judgment and ability to balance risk with opportunity.
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   Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
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<p></p><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The Role</b></h2>
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Teneo is looking for a talented and driven Senior Associate with fluency in Arabic and a passion for strategic communications to join our Strategy and Communications team in the Middle East. Teneo's Strategy and communications service offering provides all aspects of integrated communications counsel to business and government leaders and CEOs. This role is part of a thriving team advising high-profile clients on how to create effective narratives, manage reputation, engage with key audiences and tell proactive stories which support clients' strategic objectives.</p>
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We're interested in meeting candidates with wide-ranging perspectives, and we're open to hearing from you whether you currently work agency side or in-house.</p>
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It's key for us that you can cut across sectors and switch seamlessly between all our disciplines, from reactive issues management to proactive storytelling. And we'd love it if, like us, you're intellectually curious, creative, collaborative, and eager to learn.</p>
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 As a Senior Associate you'll be responsible for providing the highest quality of service to our clients and play a pivotal role in driving forward activity across multiple account teams, delivering regular insight and analysis, and supporting clients' reputational and strategic objectives. Senior Associates help mentor and coach Executives and Associates, and work closely with Vice Presidents. They report into our Senior Vice Presidents and Managing Directors.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Working at Teneo </b><b>in the Middle East</b></h2>
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Teneo works with some of the world's biggest public sector and corporate entities across a wide range of sectors and issues, including energy, tech, FMCG, financial services and government offices. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations and government entities. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people.</p>
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Although this role is to primarily support our publicly listed corporate clients with financial communications and investor relations, we actively encourage our people to grow and develop their advisory skills across all our disciplines, including financial and M&amp;A, digital, creative campaigning and corporate communications, change and employee engagement, leadership coaching, sustainability, strategy and research, issues and crisis management, and restructuring and management consultancy, to solve complex business issues for our clients.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></h2>
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As a Senior Associate with the Strategy and Communications team at Teneo, your role will include:</p>
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<ul><li><b>Horizon scanning and advisory &ndash; </b>proactively uses regional market and business intelligence to keep abreast of key trends and provide valuable insights and advisory to clients.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Monitoring and reporting - </b>around business and capital markets issues, media and news cycle, social media, client comms activities and campaigns. Providing input into the creation of advisory notes for clients.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Supporting financial communications &amp; investor relations planning and implementation - </b>research, ideation, messaging, content creation and copywriting, and providing input into financial communications and IR strategy and advisory work. Takes a leading role in developing client ready documents e.g. presentations, reports, earnings releases, Q&amp;A etc</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Supporting account management - </b>supporting all client account activities, monitoring and reporting on progress and flagging issues, mentoring Executives and Associates on accounts, supporting PMO activities. Takes ownership for specific deliverables in their entirety.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Supporting client management - </b>building client relationships, proactively identifying opportunities or areas of concern.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Supporting new business development - </b>starting to build network of client relationships, supporting senior members of the team with new business proposals e.g. conducting research and developing insights to support the proposal building process.</li></ul>
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<p><b>Furthermore, you will be expected to:</b></p>
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<li>Build strong client and team relationships</li>
<li>Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities, and potential areas of concern</li>
<li>Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally</li>
<li>Proactively seek formal and informal learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth and contribute to the sharing of learnings across the wider team; and actively coach and mentor Executives and Associates on your account teams</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Skills and Experience</b></h2>
<ul><li>A bachelor's degree or higher in communications, journalism, political science, finance / economics, law, public policy, international relations, business, finance, accounting or a related field</li>
<li>3-5 years of experience in a strategy, communications or finance/investor relations role &ndash; within agency or in-house</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Arabic (verbal and written)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of the region &ndash; its media and business landscapes</li>
<li>Strong interest in finance, investor relations and capital markets</li>
<li>Experience offering client counsel at the appropriate level, based on in-depth insight of client's business and sector</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of wider corporate reputational or market issues arising</li>
<li>Strong ability to grasp clients' business objectives and relevant wider industry dynamics to enable drafting of messaging and communications materials</li>
<li>Experience working with international media</li>
<li>Exceptional written and verbal communications skills</li>
<li>Good presentation skills</li>
<li>Analysis and data visualisation skills</li>
<li>Excellent command of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word)</li>
<li>Good project management skills</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Skills and Attributes</b></h2>
<ul><li>Strategic and critical thinker</li>
<li>Collaborative and a team player</li>
<li>Problem solver with a positive attitude</li>
<li>Flexible and always willing to try</li>
<li>Detail oriented and committed to high quality deliverables</li>
<li>Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit</li>
<li>Humble, honest and respectful</li>
<li>Aspiration to line-manage individuals and lead teams</li>
<li>Resilient and performs well under pressure</li>
<li>Comfortable with uncertainty</li>
<li>Readiness for frequent travel and stints at clients' offices</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What we can offer</b></h2>
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New joiners are supported by an induction programme, and continuous development is a key focus of life at Teneo - learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of this. We have an environment and culture that is focused on supporting your development and career progression. We support this with a dedicated Learning Team who provide a range of learning opportunities and personal development support.</p>
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Given our client base you'll be working on career-defining work that is exciting, rewarding and one where you can make a real impact to high profile projects.</p>
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Teneo works with clients on complex issues and challenges that often require a multidisciplinary approach that leverage our main business segments &ndash; Strategy &amp; Communications, Management Consulting, Financial Advisory, People Advisory and Risks Advisory. You will have opportunities to work alongside our experts in these disciplines to develop and deliver an integrated solution.</p>
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Company Benefits</b></h2>
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As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including:</p>
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<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Discretionary annual bonus</li>
<li>Annual salary review</li>
<li>25 days holiday</li>
<li>10 days remote working abroad per year</li>
<li>End-of-service benefits (For UAE: DEWS as per the law)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service)</li>
<li>Private medical insurance (individual and immediate family members)</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Regular social, cultural and charitable activities</li>
<li>Flexible and remote working with office laptop provided</li></ul></div><p></p>

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