Director, Regional Head of Investigations â MENA

Sloane Shorey Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sloane Shorey Consulting seeks a Director Regional Head of Investigations to lead the Middle East practice, overseeing high-stakes disputes, executive due diligence, and regulatory inquiries. This senior role requires strategic oversight, regional team leadership, and delivering actionable intelligence to law firms, corporates, and financial institutions.

The candidate brings a proven investigations track record, strong leadership, and the ability to elevate the regional offering through

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading investigations in disputes and regulatory contexts.
• Strong client-handling capabilities and leadership across regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex disputes and due diligence investigations in the Middle East.
• Develop and oversee case strategy aligned with legal timelines and client objectives.
• Act as the primary client contact for sensitive high-profile matters and risk assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Investigations

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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.