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Director – Investigations & Disputes Advisory (UK/UAE)
London, London · CompetitiveDirector – Investigations & Disputes Advisory
Location: United Kingdom or Dubai, UAE
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Director to lead high-value investigations, with a focus on complex disputes and international asset tracing. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep investigative expertise, strong client management skills, and the ability to drive commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Preferred:
This is a senior role offering the opportunity to shape high-stakes investigations and work with leading legal and corporate clients on some of the most challenging matters in the market.
SLOANE | SHOREY
Trusted advisor on risk hires in complex, contentious, and regulated sectors.
Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on leadership and specialist appointments across the risk lifecycle—from pre-transaction strategic intelligence, through ongoing risk, and compliance, to post-event investigations and crisis response.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307
Location: United Kingdom or Dubai, UAE
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Director to lead high-value investigations, with a focus on complex disputes and international asset tracing. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep investigative expertise, strong client management skills, and the ability to drive commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage cross-border investigative assignments, particularly in support of litigation, arbitration, and asset recovery
- Develop case strategies, present methodologies to clients, and oversee project execution to a client-ready standard
- Prepare proposals, reports, and deliverables that meet the highest standards of analytical rigour and clarity
- Manage billing, case profitability, and internal resourcing for multiple concurrent matters
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, including conversion of new opportunities into live engagements
- Support the development and mentoring of junior team members
- Contribute to the firm’s internal initiatives and operational growth
Requirements:
- 8–12+ years of experience in corporate investigations, ideally with a focus beyond pre-transactional due diligence or basic integrity reviews
- Proven expertise in international asset tracing and the ability to articulate investigative strategy and methodology
- Track record of leading complex cases with minimal supervision, including client engagement and delivery
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing project financials and business development activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable presenting to senior legal and corporate stakeholders
- UK or UAE experience strongly preferred; willingness to travel internationally as required
Preferred:
- Experience across a diverse range of dispute-related investigations, including fraud, enforcement, or reputational matters.
- Prior background in consulting, legal, intelligence, or financial investigations
- Arabic language skills (for UAE-based candidates) would be advantageous
This is a senior role offering the opportunity to shape high-stakes investigations and work with leading legal and corporate clients on some of the most challenging matters in the market.
SLOANE | SHOREY
Trusted advisor on risk hires in complex, contentious, and regulated sectors.
Sloane Shorey Consulting is a boutique recruitment firm advising on leadership and specialist appointments across the risk lifecycle—from pre-transaction strategic intelligence, through ongoing risk, and compliance, to post-event investigations and crisis response.
Sloane Shorey is a Ministry of Manpower Licensed Employment Agency: EA License 20S0307