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. 

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

Competency-based interviews

  • Posted November 27, 2024
What are competency-based interviews? Competency-based interviews form an important part of the recruitment process, with many employers placing great importance on their outcomes. This guide provides practical advice on how to approach competency interview questions, including typical competencies and example competency questions to help you prepare. While competency-based interviews can feel intimidating, with the right […]
Seymour-Tower, Jersey
  • Offshore

Living and working guide for lawyers in Jersey

  • Posted November 27, 2024
Overview of Jersey Are you a lawyer and looking to move to Jersey? It’s a popular destination for many legal professionals looking to relocate to an offshore territory – and for good reason. Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands, covering 118 km² and just 22 km from the Normandy coast of […]
  • Market Insight

Singapore risk management – 2024 year end market update

  • Posted November 21, 2024
The risk management industry in Singapore is witnessing notable changes and shifts both in recruitment and salary trends. As we slowly close off 2024 and reflect on a year of economic challenges and opportunities, the corporate governance recruitment landscape in Singapore remains dynamic as organizations navigate regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and sustainability imperatives. While the […]
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  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: Interview with Vicky Harris

  • Posted November 20, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Sarah Ingwersen recently spoke to Vicky Harris General Counsel for Norstella about her experience as a Trustee for Bishop Simeon Trust. What did your charity do? I was Trustee of a small charity called Bishop Simeon Trust for eight years. It was […]
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  • Career Advice

MyTaylorRootJourney – Jon Coles

  • Posted November 15, 2024
Jon is a legal recruitment specialist based in our Orlando office. He’s focused on both lateral hires for leading law firms as well as mid to senior in-house searches across a range of industries. Jon, you joined Taylor Root in March 2024 to launch the brand in Orlando, what drew you to this opportunity? There […]
Natalie Perez-Duel, Taylor Root Recruiter
  • US

MyTaylorRootJourney – Natalie Perez-Duel

  • Posted November 15, 2024
Natalie specialises in recruiting legal and business support professionals into the leading law firms across the US. Natalie, you have been with Taylor Root for a year now, how did you hear about Taylor Root and what made you want to join us? I was approached by a recruiter for the position, but quickly learned […]

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