We’re a global search consultancy, specialising in risk, compliance and legal recruitment in the Middle East.

From our office in Dubai, we’re forming lasting partnerships with our clients and candidates across the UAE. And as a global consultancy, we are constantly evolving and continue to shape the world’s legal, risk and compliance markets. 

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Our services

Leading the way for legal recruitment in Dubai, we tailor our services to suit your needs and goals. We offer contingent and retained search, permanent, temporary and interim recruitment as well as consultancy solutions.

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Our sectors

We recruit legal, risk and compliance specialists for law firms, corporate and commercial businesses, and banking and financial services companies.

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Resources

Including legal recruitment industry news, career advice, salary guides, hiring trends and more, offer insights for our clients and for legal, risk and compliance professionals.

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Job search

Ready to find your next legal job in Dubai or the UAE? We offer opportunities across legal, risk and compliance at all levels for a wide range of companies throughout the middle east and internationally.

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Our events

Our in-person and virtual sessions cover a range of thought leadership topics as well as events which offer the legal, risk and compliance community an opportunity to come together.

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Meet our team

Our legal, risk and compliance teams are experienced specialists who have extensive knowledge of their markets.

Our specialisms

With a global, market leading team of experienced consultants we are known as a leader and recruitment partner of choice within the in-house legal market. 

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Law firms

Recruiting at all levels from newly qualified to partners, we are the global go-to specialist in law firm search and recruitment.  

Risk

We recruit across all risk disciplines, supporting a wide range of businesses internationally. 

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Compliance

With a proven track record and an exceptional network of professionals and businesses, we are a trusted compliance recruiter. 

Legal

  • General Counsel 
  • Head of Legal 
  • Partner
  • Legal Director
  • Legal Counsel 
  • Senior Legal Counsel 
  • Associate
  • Professional Support Lawyer
  • Document Review Paralegal
  • Patent Attorney
  • Contract Manager 

Compliance

  • Chief Compliance Officer
  • Head of Risk and Compliance
  • Compliance Manager
  • Compliance Director 
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Company Secretary

Risk

  • Chief Risk Officer
  • Risk Director 
  • Head of Operational Risk
  • Risk Quant Manager
  • Risk Business Partner

As a trusted name in risk, compliance and legal recruitment, we’re expert advisors to companies, firms and legal professionals globally. We connect the top talent with leading businesses and law firms across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and beyond. 

We’re delighted to present our Middle East
In-house market overview 2024

This last year has seen unprecedented growth across multiple industries within the Middle East, and the legal, compliance, governance, and risk markets have been no exception. In our guide you can expect to find:

  • A detailed market overview of both the in-house legal market and the risk and compliance market in the Middle East
  • In-house legal salary data for the UAE, from NQ to Chief Legal Officer

Meet our team in the Middle East

Healthcare M&A in the US: Strategic shifts and the rising demand for General Counsel talent

  • Posted October 31, 2025
The US healthcare industry is booming, driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. From hospital systems consolidating to private equity firms targeting specialty practices, the landscape is being reshaped by strategic M&A deals aimed at improving operational efficiency, expanding market share and adapting to evolving care models. This wave of dealmaking is […]
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Exit-ready legal teams: how interim GCs prepare portfolio companies for sale

  • Posted October 29, 2025
In private equity and venture capital, hiring the right legal team is critical, especially as exits approach and timing, preparation, and legal strategy converge to shape the outcome. As portfolio companies gear up for sale, legal readiness becomes a critical success factor. While financial metrics and operational efficiency often take centre stage, legal preparedness can […]
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The business case for wellbeing in the legal profession

  • Posted October 27, 2025
Our recent panel discussion in Birmingham brought together Emma Pioli, Chair, Gowling WLG, Richard Martin, CEO, Mindful Business Charter and Abbie Evans, Associate, Gowling WLG, to explore strategies that HR professionals can employ to improve wellbeing in law firms. Why wellbeing matters more than ever The legal sector has long been associated with high-pressure environments, but recent data paints an increasingly […]
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What is the difference between a General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer?

  • Posted October 20, 2025
Contents Understanding the difference between a General Counsel and a Chief Legal Officer The main difference between a General Counsel (GC) and a Chief Legal Officer (CLO) lies in scope. A GC typically manages the company’s day-to-day legal matters, compliance, and risk, while a CLO takes on a broader strategic role in the c-suite, overseeing […]
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Unlocking neurodiverse potential in the legal profession 

  • Posted October 16, 2025
Inclusion is no longer a compliance checkbox – it’s a strategic lever of innovation and performance for hiring legal teams in private equity to attract diverse talent and foster a neuroinclusive culture. Among the most transformative aspects of this shift is the growing recognition of neurodiversity as a competitive advantage.   Our recent breakfast session, hosted […]
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Example interview questions for in-house legal interviews

  • Posted October 14, 2025
Whether you’re applying for a General Counsel role or a junior legal position, in-house interviews are designed to assess how your legal expertise supports the company’s broader strategy, risk posture, and operational goals. The questions below are commonly asked by employers to evaluate your ability to navigate legal complexity, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to long-term […]

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