Assistant General Counsel – Dubai

About the role

Oliver Wyman is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join its Dubai office. The role supports the India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region, providing commercial‑focused legal advice across a wide range of matters.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as senior legal advisor to IMEA businesses, delivering strategic advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory and risk issues.
• Lead the full contract lifecycle for complex consulting engagements, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating client, vendor, alliance and subcontractor agreements.
• Provide expert guidance on GCC regulatory compliance, including financial services regulations, data protection laws and sector‑specific frameworks.
• Partner with HR and business leaders on employment law, mobility, disciplinary actions and immigration matters.
• Identify, assess and manage legal, contractual and operational risks, proposing pragmatic solutions.
• Lead negotiations with major corporate clients, government entities and strategic partners, escalating critical issues as needed.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions, overseeing budgeting and scope.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience as a senior legal advisor in a multinational environment.
• Solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to provide practical, commercially viable advice.
• Strong ability to prioritize work, work independently and manage high volumes of contracts.
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to build trusted relationships with business leaders.

Required skills