Balquis Hussein

Balquis specialises in compliance, financial crime, governance and risk recruitment for a range of clients, including both multinational and regional organisations. She works closely with firms across industries, including banking, financial services, government entities, law firms, corporate and commercial and professional services, working with both local and international talent.

Since 2015, Balquis has successfully worked and delivered on mandates globally and is now developing our presence for compliance, financial crime, governance and risk recruitment in the Middle East.

Balquis's Insights and Articles

North America in-house legal market update Q4

• Posted Oktober 9, 2026

Contents Key insights As we head into Q4, energy stands out as an important area of demand for organizations hiring in-house legal professionals across North America. We are seeing opportunities across the sector, from traditional oil and gas businesses to renewables and infrastructure.  That demand is not limited to one established legal center. Hiring activity […]

Southern Europe’s rise in mid-market PE and what it means for legal hiring

• Posted Oktober 9, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Southern Europe has emerged as one of the most attractive regions for mid-market private equity investment. Spain, Italy and Portugal are attracting growing interest from both domestic and international funds, driven by strong founder-owned businesses, succession opportunities and a growing number of companies entering periods of transformation and international expansion.  One of the […]

Broadening your perspective: Niro Dahanayake on growing through trusteeship

• Posted Oktober 8, 2026

Contents Share For Niro Dahanayake, Legal Director at Warner Bros. Discovery, trusteeship has been a chance to apply her legal skills beyond the corporate environment while supporting a cause she has long cared about.  Niro joined the board of Ealing Book Festival in 2024. The charity promotes the enjoyment of books, reading and writing across the […]

AI for in-house legal teams: what works, what doesn’t and what’s next

• Posted Oktober 7, 2026

Contents Share Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from an emerging technology to a strategic consideration for in-house legal teams. The conversation is no longer centred on whether lawyers should use AI, but on where it can deliver meaningful value, where caution is needed and how legal professionals can adapt as the technology evolves. At a […]

Five capabilities that matter in a first General Counsel hire for life sciences

• Posted Oktober 7, 2026

Contents Share Key insights When a life sciences or pharmaceutical business is ready to make its first senior legal appointment, our in-house legal recruitment team helps leaders define the capabilities the role must cover before they go to market. A funding round, clinical milestone, licensing agreement or move towards commercialisation can all create pressure to […]

Where are regional businesses struggling to hire lawyers?

• Posted September 22, 2026

Contents Share Key insights The UK regional in-house legal market continues to evolve at pace. Over the last decade, businesses across Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and other regional centres have invested heavily in legal capability, creating increasingly sophisticated legal functions outside London.  While this growth has created exciting opportunities for lawyers, it has also intensified talent competition. Many employers are finding […]