Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.
The Team and Job Summary We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Consultant to join JS Held\xe2\x80\x99s Dispute Consulting practice in London or Dubai. In this role, the successful candidate will be required to work on a number of investigative assignments including asset tracing; evidence gathering and other intelligence-led litigation/arbitration support.

This position is for an individual with a minimum of three year\xe2\x80\x99s relevant experience in the industry, or similar experience outside the industry with a particular focus on investor state disputes. The position requires a strong academic background and excellent written and oral English as well as Russian language skills. In addition, the role requires proficiency in research and report writing skills, and directly relevant commercial experience.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is committed to developing their skills and strengthening their career in the investigations sector with a focus on dispute consulting and asset recovery.. They will be a self-starter who takes initiative in their approach to work and is enthusiastic about our sector, as well as being analytically minded and having a proven record of carrying out research and writing of the highest standard. They will also have experience working in a commercial environment and will be familiar with business, legal and financial terminology. They will be committed to personal growth and development aided by a wide range of supporting programs which we as a firm provide to help develop internal skills. The ideal candidate will have the desire to progress his or her case management skills, having enjoyed and excelled in investigations where they had exposure to case management responsibilities. They will be looking for a company that will support them in this developmental area and take from this role the opportunities that will be presented to strengthen these skillsets.
The successful candidate will be under the guidance of senior members of the Associates team and report directly to one of the Managing Directors.
This role requires flexibility as the successful candidate will on occasion be required to travel and work outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays, as the requirements of projects may dictate.
Job Responsibilities

• Desk-based research, drawing upon the range of search engines and databases generally available, and those available to the company under licence or other authority;
• Field research, utilising access to files, records and other information held publicly;
• Other proactive research and enquires as required, including interviews conducted by telephone and face-to-face;
• Present analytical findings to the highest standard in the form of written reports, verbal briefs and visuals;
• Support researching and drafting of project proposals;
• Maintenance of project files, electronically and/or in hard copy as required;
• Develop and maintain a network in relevant jurisdictions;
• Keep updated on political developments and conduct field research;
• Contribute to identifying and developing resources useful for investigative research.
• A full and active part in the overall activities of the company, lending support and assistance to the Partners and other members of staff as and when necessary.
• Working closely with more junior members of staff and supporting them in their research during group projects.

Required Qualifications

• Native or near-native English speaker;
• Russian language skills.
• Minimum 2:1 degree;
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
• Experience in research and report writing on a quick turnaround basis;
• Experience in reporting directly to clients;
• Ability to debrief external resources in person and by telephone;
• Knowledge of research databases;
• Ability to handle and manage a number of different time sensitive matters simultaneously;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel);
• Ability to work independently on assignments across JSH\xe2\x80\x99s areas of work;
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and deadlines at once.
• At least three years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the investigations sector or other relevant commercial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ISDS disputes/asset recovery against states/SOEs
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject;
• Experience living/working abroad;
• Knowledge of additional foreign languages

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience.
Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear- cut analysis and advice. 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 team\xe2\x80\x99s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous Annual Leave Policy
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Please explore what we\xe2\x80\x99re all about at www.jsheld.com.
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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email jobs@jsheld.com and include \xe2\x80\x9cApplicant Accommodation\xe2\x80\x9d within the subject line with your request and contact information.
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