Head of Investigations, MENA

Head of Investigations, MENA | UAEGrowing international advisory firm is looking to appoint a senior hire to establish and lead its presence in the Middle East.Based in the UAE, the role will combine senior client relationships and business development with oversight of complex engagements across disputes, investigations, litigation support, and other sensitive corporate matters.The firm already has an established client base and meaningful volume of work in the region. The successful individual will work closely with the senior leadership team globally and, over time, build a small team locally.We are particularly interested in senior lawyers and advisers with an established reputation in the region, strong relationships with corporate and institutional clients, and experience across disputes, litigation, investigations or related advisory work.This could suit a law firm Partner interested in applying their experience, relationships and commercial skills in a broader advisory environment outside traditional private practice.Base salary: approximately US$300,000–400,000+, plus bonus and potential longer-term incentives.Confidential conversations and referrals welcome.*We do not represent unethical professionals.*Applicants who provide false answers to screening questions will be rejected, blocked and blacklisted. SLOANE | SHOREYSloane Shorey Consulting is an executive search firm specialising in senior appointments and specialist hires for advisory firms, corporates, financial institutions, and investment firms.The firm places professionals who assess geopolitical, regulatory, and reputational risk; lead investigations, asset tracing, and dispute support; and advise on market entry, policy, and strategic exposure.Operating across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, the UK, and the US, the firm partners with clients to identify leaders and build teams across corporate intelligence, investigations, risk, compliance, and strategic advisory.Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307