Overview
A leading global consulting firm is seeking an Associate Director – eDiscovery & Forensics.
As the firm expands its footprint, is now seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking Associate Director / Senior Managing Consultant to strengthen our eDiscovery & Forensics practice in the Dubai office, with influence extending across the wider APAC region.
This is your opportunity to work with high‑profile clients, lead transformative projects, and shape the future of digital investigations.
Key Responsibilities
As senior consulting staff, you’ll take charge of complex, high‑stakes matters — guiding teams, partnering with clients, and delivering world‑class solutions. Your impact will be felt across every phase of the digital investigation lifecycle. You will:
- Lead strategic communication with clients, ensuring clarity, confidence, and exceptional service.
- Run electronic evidence collection operations on‑site across the UAE, navigating diverse environments and challenges.
- Use industry‑leading and proprietary tools to extract, analyze, and process complex datasets.
- Direct teams as they apply advanced analytics and create bespoke solutions for evolving client needs.
- Oversee high‑quality data handling — from processing to conversion, analysis to QC.
- Collaborate across teams globally to deliver seamless, integrated results.
- Support the business development initiatives and go-to-market strategy to further promote the firm’s capabilities in the region.
- This is a role for someone who thrives in complexity, leads with confidence, and excels in the intersection of technology, investigation, and strategy.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
The firm is looking for a seasoned digital forensics and eDiscovery professional with the experience and presence to lead major engagements.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in computer forensics, eDiscovery, compliance, or investigations
- Proven leadership in forensic technology or eDiscovery settings
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Forensics, MIS, or similar
- Hands‑on mastery of leading forensic tools: EnCase, FTK, Axiom, XWays, Cellebrite, etc.
- Exposure to enterprise email and archiving systems (Exchange, O365, G Suite, eVault, etc.)
- Strong data skills: SQL, MS Excel, databases (MS SQL, Access), scripting/querying
- Experience advising high‑profile, multinational clients
- A passion for solving complex technical puzzles with precision and creativity
- Certifications such as Relativity Expert/Master, Nuix Discover Master, Brainspace/Reveal Admin, EnCE, CCE, ACE, GCFE, and more
