eDiscovery & Digital Forensics, Legal Tech & Data Analytics (Dubai)

Ankura; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a professional for an eDiscovery role in Dubai. You will deliver outcomes on client matters and support project teams with technical execution. Ideally, you have over 2 years of experience in eDiscovery and are passionate about technology and data analysis. The firm offers a hybrid work model, enabling in-office collaboration alongside remote flexibility. Candidates must be based in Dubai or willing to relocate.

Benefits

Accelerated career growth opportunities

Collaboration with expert professionals

Opportunities to work on international projects

Structured development and training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in analytical fields preferred.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in eDiscovery.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support users on eDiscovery platforms and tools.
• Design and maintain standard operating procedures documentation.
• Process and analyse electronically stored information.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree

Tools

eDiscovery platforms (Relativity)

Job description

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Company and Team Overview

Ankura is a global consulting firm, consistently recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. With over 2,200 professionals across 35+ offices worldwide—including a rapidly expanding footprint in the Middle East—Ankura delivers strategic advisory, risk, and transformation services to clients navigating complex challenges.

This role sits within Ankura’s Legal Tech & Data Analytics practice, one of seven specialist service lines focused on delivering high-impact solutions across investigations, litigation support, and business process improvement. Our team leverages advanced analytics, AI, and review optimization to uncover insights and drive outcomes for clients across sectors.

In Dubai, we’re at the heart of regional innovation, working closely with public and private sector leaders to shape resilient, forward‑looking organizations. At Ankura, we define success in one word: Value. Value for our clients is our currency, our mantra, our driving force. Every solution, every service, every offering we provide is built to deliver value.

What We Offer You

• Accelerated career growth opportunities supported by structured development, global training programs, and Ankura Academy’s e-learning platform.
• Collaboration with internationally recognised experts in a high-impact, global consultancy.
• A flat team structure that encourages innovation, curiosity, and open dialogue.
• Opportunities to travel and contribute to international projects across Ankura’s global network.
• A culture that values initiative, learning, and creative problem-solving.

Our professionals are trusted advisors who work collaboratively and in a very measured and expedient way to maximise value for our clients. We are experts known for leading challenging processes and bringing together disparate stakeholder groups.

Role Overview

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes on client matters, supporting project teams with technical execution and workflow optimisation. You will be exposed to cutting‑edge technologies and methodologies in eDiscovery and digital forensics, contributing to impactful solutions in a fast‑paced, client-focused environment.

The role is perfectly suited for a professional with 2 or more years of experience in eDiscovery and it is advantageous if the candidate has experience with or is keen to explore digital forensics including data collections. The eDiscovery and digital forensics service plays a vital role in investigations, litigation support, and business process improvements, specialising in leveraging innovative analytics, AI, data reduction and review optimisation to get the best insights and outcomes for our clients.

The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, client-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality work. We’re looking for confident, self-motivated professionals who can work independently across a broad range of tasks and contribute meaningfully to the growth of our Middle East team.

This role is based in our Dubai office and follows a hybrid working model, combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Dubai and be available for regular in-person engagement with clients and our team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support users in performing tasks on eDiscovery platforms, including Relativity.
• Design and maintain SOP documentation and assist in implementation.
• Process and analyse electronically stored information (ESI) using industry-standard tools.
• Manage databases and workflows to support efficient document review and retrieval.
• Perform data remediation, including case disposition, deletion, and workspace archiving.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and recommend solutions to client challenges.

Requirements

• Minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree (or GPA 3.75+), preferably in analytical fields such as Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in eDiscovery; exposure to digital forensics is a plus.
• Passion for data analysis and eagerness to grow as a data consultant in a global firm.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Must have the ability to travel locally and internationally, with a focus on low-friction mobility across the GCC region and Europe, including eligibility for visa processes that support short-notice client engagements.

Desired Attributes

• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong work ethic with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy in all interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technologically savvy with strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

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 [e-mail] 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.

Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative lateral thinking that delivers ™, hard‑earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivaled in its ability to assist clients to protect, create, and recover value ™. For more information, please visit, ankura.com.