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. 

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. 

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. 

Legal jobs in UAE

  • Energy

Senior Lawyer, Project Finance

Senior Lawyer, Project Finance, UAE At the top end, the drive of the UAE’s economy continues to follow a well-worn path – the ethos of spend, invest and diversify now, in order to anchor down profitable assets and income streams for the future. Ensuring that government-backed companies have robust in-house legal departments is a key […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago
  • Energy

Senior Lawyer, International Investments

Senior Lawyer, International Investments, UAE At the top end, the drive of the UAE’s economy continues to follow a well-worn path – the ethos of spend, invest and diversify now, in order to anchor down profitable assets and income streams for the future. Ensuring that government-backed companies have robust in-house legal departments is a key […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago
  • Construction (in-house)
  • Energy

Senior Legal Counsel, Project Finance

Senior Legal Counsel, Project Finance, UAE If you’re a projects/project finance lawyer and you’re looking for an in-house role, you should keep reading. The work of this client is so critical, that if they didn’t do what they did, you’d be sitting in the dark and your bathroom wouldn’t work. It’s that important. So why […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks ago
  • Construction (in-house)
  • Energy

In-house Counsel, Disputes and Operations

In-house Counsel, Disputes and Operaitons, UAE Taylor Root is currently seeking multiple lawyers to join our client, a leading utilities manager and developer in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising the company on all legal aspects of construction and disputes and within the infrastructure and utilities sector. There are […]
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago
  • Banking (in-house)

Derivatives & Custody – Senior Counsel, Dubai, 5+

This prestigious investment bank is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel specialising in derivatives to join its Legal team in Dubai. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert legal and regulatory advice across a wide spectrum of asset classes in financial markets, with a focus on derivatives, repos, structured finance, and structured note issuances. While […]
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

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

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  • Career Advice

Kickstarting your legal career in the U.S., top cities to consider 

  • Posted April 17, 2025
We’ve already discussed why California is a great destination for your legal career, but what other locations should you consider?”    When it comes to launching a successful legal career, the location you choose can make a significant impact. Whether you’re a recent law school graduate, a lateral hire or someone looking to make a […]
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  • Market Insight

Navigating a growing regulatory landscape: A guide for German GCs

  • Posted April 17, 2025
In the aftermath of COVID-19, the regulatory environment in Germany and across Europe has evolved rapidly, presenting significant challenges for in-house General Counsel and their legal teams. Regulatory focus has intensified in supply chain transparency, ESG compliance and digital governance, while major EU regulations – including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence […]
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  • Hiring advice

Eight essential compensation strategies for in-house legal hiring managers

  • Posted April 15, 2025
In today’s competitive legal market, rising law firm salaries pose a significant challenge for in-house legal teams. If you’re hiring in-house legal talent and finding yourself competing on salaries, here are some practical tips to help you attract and retain top talent. Make a strong business case for budget increases Securing additional budget approval is […]
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  • Hiring advice

Your first legal hire in private equity: Scaling the right way

  • Posted April 14, 2025
The topic of culture has never been more critical in hiring discussions, particularly when recruiting in-house legal teams in private equity firms and portfolio companies, who are increasingly recognising that businesses thrive through the right hires.  Nowhere is this more important than in legal, where your first hire sets the foundation for how risk is managed, deals are […]
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  • In-house

UK in-house legal recruitment market update Q2

  • Posted April 10, 2025
Corporate and commercial We anticipated a cautious approach to legal hiring early in 2025; however, we are delighted to report a more positive start to the year. In the first quarter of 2025, we have observed nearly a 20% increase in vacancies, compared to the same period in 2024. This uplift is evident across both […]
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  • Private Equity

Effective legal hiring in PE: The role of strong portfolio relationships

  • Posted April 9, 2025
In the competitive world of private equity (PE), hiring the right legal talent is crucial for navigating complex transactions, regulatory changes and investor expectations. The relationship between PE firms and their portfolio companies (portcos) plays a pivotal role in this context, directly impacting the success of legal hiring and overall strategic alignment. The importance of […]

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