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 Counsel, Project and Asset Finance, UAE

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL FINANCE AND 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 […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Information technology

Technology lawyers, Abu Dhabi

Technology lawyers, Abu Dhabi We have great clients with a need for commercial technology lawyers across a broad range of PQE levels. Whilst the roles vary, there are common themes, as outlined below: So why these roles? Strength in numbers – large, supportive legal and commercial teams. Cutting edge – interesting work across a wide […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Technology (in-house)

Legal Counsel, Commercial Technology, Arabic

Legal Counsel, Commercial Technology, Arabic Everybody knows there is significant growth across the tech sector, but tech is broad, and it can span many different areas. This client straddles all the core, cool stuff, and beyond. It’s the stuff that will truly shape the future. You can be part of that journey: So why this […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Leisure/travel

Legal Counsel, Hospitality and Leisure

We’re running a search for a totally unique leisure project in the UAE that is bound to get lawyers with a good commercial contracts background interested. So why this role in particular? This is a high profile and ambitious venture, and you’ll be one of the first lawyers handling it. The work will be extremely […]
  • Posted Posted 3 weeks 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

  • In-house

Taylor Root at the NextGen GC Summit, Sydney

  • Posted June 12, 2025
We are delighted to be participating in the NextGen GC Summit, taking place in Sydney on 18th and 19th June 2025. Now in its third year, the NextGen GC Summit—hosted by Law Ninjas—has firmly established itself as a premier gathering for in-house legal professionals, both regionally and globally. This two-day summit will unite General Counsel […]
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  • Career Advice

How to become an M&A Lawyer

  • Posted June 9, 2025
If you’ve read our article on what a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Lawyer does, you’ll know this role sits at the sharp end of corporate strategy—negotiating deals, advising on structure, and navigating regulatory and commercial risks. For law students and early-career professionals, M&A offers an intellectually rewarding and fast-paced career path with global relevance. So, […]
  • Career Advice

Top 5 reasons to pursue an offshore legal career

  • Posted June 6, 2025
In today’s increasingly globalised legal landscape, offshore jurisdictions have emerged as dynamic hubs for legal professionals seeking new challenges and opportunities. Whether it’s the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, or British Virgin Islands, these financial hubs offer a unique blend of international exposure, financial reward, career growth, and lifestyle benefits. Here are the top five reasons why […]
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  • Market Insight

Q1 2025 market moves: UK senior legal leaders in financial services

  • Posted June 4, 2025
The start of 2025 has brought with it signs of renewed activity in the UK legal recruitment market—particularly for senior legal hires in financial services. Following a year of economic uncertainty and cautious hiring, the sector is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Here, we summarise data from our inaugural quarterly report on ‘market moves: UK […]
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  • Hiring advice

Hiring your first General Counsel for a private equity-backed portfolio company 

  • Posted June 4, 2025
As a legal recruiter at Taylor Root, I’ve guided numerous private equity-backed portfolio companies and their investors through the critical process of hiring their first General Counsel (GC). This pivotal hire can shape your company’s trajectory, and getting it right requires strategy, foresight and precision.  A GC in a PE-backed business is far more than […]
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  • Career Advice

What does an M&A Lawyer do?

  • Posted June 4, 2025
In the fast-paced world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal moments that can redefine entire industries. These complex corporate transactions involve the consolidation of companies or assets, often aiming for growth, competitive advantage, or diversification. At the heart of these high-stakes deals is the M&A lawyer, a key player who ensures that every […]

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