Legal Counsel

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a highly renowned and globally recognised name within their industry. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Legal Counsel to join their Dubai head office.

This role provides an outstanding opportunity to move from Private Practice to an in-house position that offers exposure to a lucrative market as well as extremely interesting projects and in return for hard work, dedication and commitment, the company offer a clear career path. You will join a team that has consistently exceeded expectations in the delivery of outstanding legal advice to the business in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have between 1 to 5 years PQE and come from a Private Practice background, within a Magic Circle or Top Tier firm. Ideally you should be admitted to practice in the UK, Australia or the US, however our client will consider applications from elsewhere, particularly if you have regional GCC experience. It is essential you have experience of working on corporate matters for leading blue-chip organisations. Arabic communication skills are not essential but would be highly advantageous.

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.