Opportunities in the Middle East with Jameson Legal

Jameson Legal is an international legal recruitment company founded in 2010, with specialist divisions for private practice, in-house, interim, and legal tech. We act for client law firms and companies and advise qualified lawyers from NQ to equity partner level, as well as paralegals, compliance professionals, and legal tech professionals.

Qatar

Commodities Compliance Officer, Energy Company

Our client is offering the opportunity to lead the trading compliance function within a major energy company in the Middle East. This is a broad compliance role encompassing advisory, monitoring, and trade surveillance. Applicants will require at least 5 years of trading compliance experience.

Reference: MBP-IM-12638

Saudi Arabia

Risk & Compliance Director, Investment Fund

A major investment fund in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Risk & Compliance professional to lead and develop their Risk & Compliance programme. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years’ experience, with strong knowledge of risk and compliance management, and Risk Management Standards.

Reference: MBP-IM-13878

Saudi Arabia

Corporate Legal Director, 5-15 PQE

An incredibly exciting opportunity has arisen to work with a key industry driver of Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will join an established legal team and provide expert legal advice on all corporate matters, focusing on M&A and joint ventures. Applicants will ideally have 5-15 years’ PQE with relevant corporate experience.

Reference: JRS-IM-13265

Saudi Arabia

Commercial/Procurement Lawyer, 4-6 PQE, Major Project

Our client is seeking a commercial attorney to work on Procurement matters. The successful applicant will be joining the legal team of one of the largest and most prestigious projects being developed in the Middle East. Our client is looking to hear from lawyers with 4-6 years’ PQE gained within highly regarded law firms or in-house teams, and strong experience working on general contractual matters.

Reference: JRS-IM-13501

Qatar

Senior Counsel, 10+ PQE, O&G Producer

Our client, a leading employer and O&G producer in Qatar, is looking to hire a Senior Counsel for its Trading & Marketing department. Applicants must be qualified in the UK, US, Australia, or an EU jurisdiction, with at least 10 years’ experience focused on trading and compliance.

Reference: IJR-IM-13208

Saudi Arabia

In-House Tech Lawyer, 7+ PQE

Our client is developing a one-of-a-kind project that prioritises innovation and technology. They are seeking a transactional lawyer with at least 7 years’ legal experience gained at a leading international firm and/or in-house legal team, focused on negotiating and drafting technology agreements.

Reference: SSK-IS-14032

Saudi Arabia

In-House IP Lawyer, 5+ PQE, Development Project

One of the world’s largest development projects is looking to hire an experienced IP lawyer. This is an incredibly interesting and varied role, comprising of patents, trademarks, and licensing work. Applicants will require at least 5 years’ PQE in IP law, gained within leading law firms or leading companies in industry.

Reference: JRS-PM-12988

Abu Dhabi

Legal Counsel, 3+ PQE, Manufacturing Company

A manufacturing company is looking to hire a Legal Counsel in Abu Dhabi. Working closely with the General Counsel, this role will encompass a range of in-house work, including general commercial contracts and drafting, sales agreements, and employment contracts. Applicants should be qualified in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or the US, with at least 3 years’ PQE.

Reference: IJR-IM-13664

For more information or to discuss any of these roles please contact Iain Rainey at iain.rainey@jamesonlegal.com, or Jeremy Small at jeremy.small@jamesonlegal.com