In-House Counsel

Connecting You with Legal Excellence.

Finding Top-Tier In-House Lawyer

At Collins Search we specialise exclusively in placing senior in-house lawyers across the Middle East. Legal Counsel, General Counsel, Senior Legal Advisors - our network spans the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, RAK, Sharjah), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah) Qatar (Doha) and Bahrain. We don’t simply fill a role, we empower your business with legal leadership positioned for both current challenges and future growth.

Why Choose Us

  • Specialist focus on senior legal & compliance roles: Our sole concentration is executive-level in-house counsel appointments across the GCC region, which gives us unmatched market insight and access.

  • Deep regional experience: With clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, we know local regulatory regimes, cross-border issues and cultural fit imperatives.

  • Tailored search process: From role design to onboarding we provide a high-touch experience. We go beyond “find a CV” to deliver the ideal candidate aligned with your legal strategy.

What We Do Differently

  • We work with you to craft a comprehensive role profile tailored to attract the right calibre of legal executive. This includes:

    • Company overview: business model, legal structure, strategic priorities

    • Stakeholder map: who the legal hire will work with and report to

    • Role selling points: what makes the opportunity standout
      Putting this in place ensures your search differentiates in a competitive legal market.

  • For each search we provide an online portal giving you full transparency. Track long-lists, interview status, feedback and candidate progress in real-time.
    Transparency and control enable better hiring decisions.

  • Our consultants handle a limited workload so they can deeply focus on your search. They invest time to understand your business, culture and candidate motivations.
    This means faster turnaround, stronger candidate match and fewer distractions.

Clients & Sectors We Serve

  • Multinationals

    Large global firms establishing or expanding their Middle East legal team

  • Start-ups & growth companies

    Agile businesses requiring in-house counsel with strategic vision

  • Government & quasi-government entities

    Regional agencies seeking proven legal leadership

  • Family offices & private investment groups

    High-net-worth structures requiring experienced counsel

FAQs

What differentiates hiring through Collins Search for in-house counsel roles?

Our exclusive focus on senior in-house legal roles in the Middle East means we bring unmatched candidate networks, regional insight and cultural intelligence - not just standard recruitment.

Which locations and jurisdictions do you cover?

We cover senior in-house counsel appointments in key GCC jurisdictions including UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), Qatar (Doha) and Bahrain.

What types of companies benefit from your service?

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

How do you ensure culture fit alongside legal expertise?

We develop role profiles that include leadership style, stakeholder environment and the strategic impact expected. Then we assess candidates against these cultural and strategic criteria, not just legal credentials.

Get in touch

If you are looking to hire a senior in-house counsel or lawyer, or if you are a candidate considering your next major role, we would welcome a conversation.

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