Head of Legal (Arabic Speaking)

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a globally renowned company which is one of the most recognisable brands in the market. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Arabic speaking Head of Legal (Corporate) to join their Dubai head office.

You will join a team that has consistently exceeded expectations in delivering outstanding legal advice to the business. With the majority of the operations based in the GCC, you will manage all corporate all corporate commercial aspects across the group globally.

Requirements

The successful candidate will currently either be a Partner, General Counsel or Head of Legal. You should be able to work at the highest level and possess experience recruiting and managing a team of 7 members including support staff. You should preferably be admitted to practice in the UK, Australia or the US however applications from elsewhere will be considered, particularly if you have regional GCC experience. It is essential you are fluent in Arabic.

This is an excellent opportunity in a position that offers exposure to a highly lucrative market and extremely interesting projects.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.