Director Claims & Dispute Resolution

You will deliver highquality claims consulting and dispute resolution services to our clients with a focus on quantum matters. This is a clientfacing role that blends rigorous analysis with clear communication. Youll investigate and synthesise complex project data formulate defensible conclusions and help present those findings in reports meetings and formal proceedings.

This position is UAEbased. You will temporarily work on projects in KSA as required. Additional accommodation and transportation allowances are provided during KSA assignments.

Job Responsibilities

• Select and apply appropriate analytical methodologies (with guidance from your manager); contribute to earlystage commission reviews and claim strategy.
• Produce concise defensible event chronologies and draft completed sections of claim reports in polished professional English.
• Structure reports to a high standard ensuring consistency clarity and evidential integrity.
• Peerreview critique and edit work prepared by junior team members; provide realtime feedback and coaching.
• Manage allocated staff on assignments; plan tasks set quality expectations and support delivery.
• Own timelines and budgets for your workstream; provide status updates including inputs for biweekly client reports and internal timekeeping.
• Support invoicing accuracy and partner with accounts on timely fee recovery.
• Engage in business development activities (e.g. drafting thoughtleadership pieces attending networking/marketing events) and proactively surface opportunities.

Qualifications :

• A first degree in a construction or engineering discipline.
• A second degree in law or construction management (preferred).
• Formal training in dispute resolution or related processes.

Required experience

• Demonstrable initiative strong clientrelationship skills and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Experience preparing and presenting analytical findings to clients and stakeholders.
• Preferably prior consultancy experience on substantial and/or complex quantum disputes including supporting lead experts in formal dispute processes.
• Evidenced experience drafting highquality expert reports and strong industry exposure.
• A solid academic track record and a collaborative approach; able to operate effectively in a fastpaced highstandards environment.
• Willingness to travel temporarily to KSA for project assignments.

Additional Information :

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed

Generous Annual Leave Policy

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Other Duties

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time