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Legal Director, Cyber & Data Risk — Dubai

A specialist boutique law firm

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Senior in-house facing role within a regional Cyber & Risk team, focused on advising insurers and corporate clients across cyber incidents, data breaches and related regulatory and litigation risk.

You will lead complex incident response mandates, provide coverage and claims advice under cyber policies, manage regulatory notifications across the Middle East, and supervise disputes and data subject claims. The role includes significant client contact, autonomy and responsibility for developing the practice in the region.

There is a strong emphasis on mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to business development and knowledge-sharing within a global cyber practice.

  • Typically 8+ years' PQE with strong experience in cyber, data privacy, insurance coverage or commercial litigation
  • Proven ability to lead complex incident response matters and supervise teams
  • Practical, commercially focused adviser with excellent drafting, analytical and client-management skills
  • Ideally qualified in a common-law jurisdiction (E&W, Australia, etc.); prior Middle East experience desirable

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