NEW 2026: M&A. Corporate, Finance, In-House, Saudi Arabia, KSA, Middle East
Posted 1 week ago by The Lawyer Events
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Harrow, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a Partner-designate or Partner in M&A and Corporate Finance, based in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on candidates who are already located in the KSA or the Middle East. The position is with a multi-global UK company and requires strong analytical, drafting, and client handling skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in banking and finance, with a preference for those from Australia, the City, or the US. This opportunity offers a unique working environment distinct from traditional law firms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with a lead partner and team on M&A and corporate finance matters.
- Handle client relationships and nurture connections within the KSA region.
- Collaborate with team members on various legal matters.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
- Utilize excellent analytical and drafting skills in legal documentation.
Key Skills:
- 4-6 years PQE or 7+ years PQE in M&A and corporate finance.
- Strong analytical and drafting skills.
- Excellent client handling and relationship-building abilities.
- Flexibility to work with diverse team members.
- Strong interest in the KSA region and its legal landscape.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Harrow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
NEW 2026: M&A. Corporate, Finance, In-House, Saudi Arabia, KSA, Middle East
Employer Ellis-Wake
Location Saudi Arabia
Salary Highly Competitive
Closing date 6 Feb 2026
Reference EW/9008.332224
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Vacancy Type Solicitors, Private Practice, In-House
Experience Level Partner-designate, Partner, Management/Head of Department
Contract Permanent
Hours Full Time
Practice Areas Banking/Finance, Corporate, Energy
PQE 4-6 Years, 7+ Years, Partner
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NEW KSA / Saudi: 2026: 8+ PQE / Partner ideally for this rare role to work with a partner that has just joined .. you must be 'on the ground in the KSA or the ME' .. this is a multi-Global UK company. This role is rare and offers an amazing and wholly different opportunity for the right person. Preferably Aus, City or US, but all M&A, corporate finance - banking, finance will also be considered. You will have excellent analytical and drafting skills, flexibility to work with different team members on a range of a range of matters, excellent client handling skills and ability to nurture relationships and a strong pull to the KSA region to work in a company that little bit different to a law firm. This lead partner and team is one of the leading teams in the area and as such is searching not only for the best recruit, but also someone that is going to 'fit it' with its culture and staff.
Based in the City of London, Dan qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and is the owner of one of the longest serving legal recruitment agencies in London and the South East of England, Ellis-Wake. He regularly advises his clients on the complexity of the legal market, on their strategic future and is a known 'connector' and 'influencer' in the recruitment market. Dan's experience stretches back to 2004 and he's seen many significant changes in Global and local legal and recruitment markets and has recruited successfully in all of them.
If this role is of interest please contact Dan Wake (Director) in confidence at dan.wake@elliswake.com or on (+44) 7894 085 790. Ellis-Wake acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
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