Head of Enforcement

Sloaneshorey; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international disputes and litigation finance platform is seeking a Head of Enforcement to build and lead its global enforcement and asset recovery capability. This hands-on senior role involves leading enforcement strategy, managing complex cross-border cases, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience in enforcement or asset recovery, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to operate autonomously. This position offers genuine influence over strategy and outcomes in a non-bureaucratic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in enforcement or asset recovery.
• A track record enforcing judgments across jurisdictions.
• Comfort operating autonomously and building something meaningful.

Responsibilities

• Lead enforcement strategy across funded matters globally.
• Own the enforcement pipeline from investment approval to execution.
• Manage enforcement strategy and discussions post-investment.

Skills

Experience in enforcement

Asset recovery knowledge

Strong communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Commercial judgement

Education

Strong legal foundation with excellent academic background

Job description

Head of Enforcement (Confidential)

An international disputes and litigation finance platform is seeking a Head of Enforcement to build and lead its global enforcement and asset recovery capability.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior enforcement professional to take full ownership of a growing enforcement practice, with the mandate, capital, and autonomy to shape strategy, originate matters, and drive recoveries across complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.

The role is responsible for judgment enforcement, asset recovery, investigations, and commercial strategy, and will suit someone who wants genuine influence rather than a narrow technical remit.

The Role

You will lead enforcement strategy across funded matters globally, acting as a senior advisor to clients and internal investment teams from the earliest assessment of recoverability through to execution and monetisation.

Responsibilities include:

• Owning the enforcement pipeline, from sourcing and assessment through investment approval and execution
• Shaping enforcement and recovery strategy on complex cross-border judgments and awards
• Working directly with clients, law firms, investigators, asset tracers, and experts
• Negotiating funding structures and supporting documentation
• Overseeing funded matters post-investment, including enforcement strategy, settlement discussions, and recoveries
• Managing specialist asset tracing and investigations resources across key jurisdictions
• Acting as the internal authority on enforcement risk, recoverability, and execution

This is a hands-on, senior role with meaningful discretion over strategy, prioritisation, and outcomes.

Market Presence & Growth

A core part of the mandate is to build the enforcement franchise.

You will be encouraged to:

• Develop relationships with law firms, corporates, advisors, and insolvency professionals
• Originate and shape enforcement opportunities rather than simply assess inbound cases
• Represent the platform discreetly in senior-level market conversations
• Help define how enforcement is positioned as a differentiated capability

The Person

This role is suited to someone who recognises themselves in the following:

• 12+ years’ experience in enforcement, asset recovery, investigations, or related disputes work
• A strong legal foundation, ideally with an outstanding academic background
• A demonstrable track record enforcing judgments and arbitral awards across jurisdictions
• Experience with complex commercial matters including fraud, defaulted debt, or asset tracing
• Commercial judgement and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and counterparties
• Comfort operating autonomously and building something with real ownership
• The ability to form and defend a clear view on recoverability and strategy
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel and engage internationally
• Confident speaking at conferences, networking, publishing articles, developing business

Why This Role

• Genuine ownership of a global enforcement capability
• Direct influence on strategy, investment decisions, and outcomes
• Exposure to complex, high-value, cross-border matters
• Platform, capital, and senior backing to build something meaningful
• A senior seat at the table without bureaucracy or dilution of responsibility