NEW 2026: M&A. Corporate, Finance, In-House, Saudi Arabia, KSA, Middle East

Ellis-Wake; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Partner for a unique opportunity in Saudi Arabia. This role requires 8+ years of PQE in M&A or corporate finance. Ideal candidates will possess excellent analytical and client handling skills, with a dedication to nurturing relationships and fitting within a distinct company culture. Interested individuals should contact the Director for more details.

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE experience in M&A and corporate finance.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Ability to work flexibly with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a partner based in KSA or ME.
• Nurture relationships and handle client matters.
• Fit within the company's culture and team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Client handling

Flexibility

Job description

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 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 [e-mail] or on ([phone].

Ellis-Wake acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.