Head of Legal, Sustainability Consultancy

Taylor Root

  • دبي
  • دائم
  • دوام كامل
  • قبل 22 يوم
A brand new role has emerged with a client of ours, interested in expanding their legal team and establishing a presence in the MEA region.So why this role in particular?
  • Options to be based in Joberg, Cape Town, or potentially Dubai.
  • Fast moving consultancy style business with global operations and rapid growth.
  • Run your own MEA region. You'll get support of course, but you'll be in the driving seat too.
  • Well backed by thought leaders and experts.
What you'll be doing:
  • Covering the Middle East and Africa region, you'll be assisting the business in driving expansion, M&A and general commercial matters.
  • Additional matters will cover disputes, insurance, bids, tenders and outside counsel management.
  • Board, shareholder, compliance, governance and regulatory responsibilities.
  • HR and employment issues as and when they arise.
Who you'll likely need to be in order to succeed:Whilst there is a degree of flexibility, there are some core guidelines that make the backbone of the client expectations:
  • Have a corporate and commercial skill set, but ideally also with exposure to private equity and M&A.
  • Deal driven, problem solving, 'can do' attitude where you take a collaborative approach.
  • At least 8+ PQE, with a combination of a strong law firm background, and ideally some in-house work.
  • Fluent English is essential, French is helpful.
We have a full job description to share and discuss with you, please get in touch.Job number: JN -082025-286432The SR Group (Dubai) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our .CompanyEstablished in 1989, Taylor Root is widely recognised as one of the world's leading .Global reachOur specialist consultants match professionals and employers across the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Our extensive global network and unrivalled reach allows us to source exceptional talent with law firms and in-house legal teams.Specialist expertsOur expert recruiters can assist your job search in:- Law firms: we have established relationships in place with international law firms as well as regional, domestic and boutique practices- In-house legal: we connect in-house legal professionals with employers of choice across all sectors, from non-qualified legal roles to GCs and CLOs- Risk: from entry-level Analyst through to Chief Risk officer, we assist risk professionals with their next career move- Compliance: we help data protection, ethics and governance specialists to find roles across a variety of industries- Internal audit: we match leading employers with talented internal audit professionals, from junior Auditors to Heads of Audit- Company secretarial: we support Company Secretaries, from trainees to senior-level candidates, with finding the best possible role- Interim: from fixed-term contracts through to day rates and project-based assignments, we place interim professionals across the above specialismsA tailored approachTogether with our extensive sector knowledge and established networks, our consultants' success is underpinned by a commitment to excellence and a bespoke approach to each placement.Employers and candidates return to us time and again, and we're proud to outperform traditional search firms on agility, service excellence and strategic consultancy.We are delighted to connect the best legal, risk and compliance talent with leading businesses and law firms.For more information,Company info WebsiteShare this jobApply for Head of Legal, Sustainability ConsultancyAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs
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