Assistant General Counsel – Dubai

About the role

We are seeking an experienced legal professional to join Oliver Wyman’s Dubai office as Assistant General Counsel. The role supports the India, Middle East and Africa region, providing strategic, commercially‑focused advice across a broad spectrum of corporate and regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a senior legal advisor to Oliver Wyman Group businesses across the IMEA region, delivering strategic advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory and risk issues.
• Lead the full contract lifecycle for complex consulting engagements, including structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating client, vendor, alliance and subcontractor agreements.
• Provide expert guidance on GCC regulatory compliance, covering financial services regulations, data protection laws and sector‑specific frameworks.
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting consulting work, such as independence, conflicts, client acceptance, cross‑border service delivery and licensing considerations.
• Partner with HR and business leadership on employment law, employee relations, mobility, disciplinary actions, investigations and immigration compliance.
• Identify, assess and proactively manage legal, contractual and operational risks, proposing pragmatic, commercially viable solutions.
• Lead negotiations with major corporate clients, government entities, financial institutions and strategic partners, escalating novel issues as needed.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions, overseeing scoping, budgeting and performance.

Required profile

• Experienced legal professional with a strong background in corporate and commercial law.
• Solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to provide practical advice while managing risk.
• Proven ability to prioritize work, work efficiently and independently.
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience handling high‑volume, complex agreements.
• Familiarity with GCC regulatory frameworks, including financial services and data protection.
• Experience collaborating with HR on employment‑related legal matters.
• Ability to manage external counsel and multi‑jurisdictional legal projects.

Required skills