Sector
Legal
Over two decades of combined experience specialising in Legal recruitment
At Novus Executives, we bring over two decades of combined experience specialising in legal recruitment across both private practice and in-house markets. Operating across the EMEA region, we have developed deep-rooted expertise within complex, international legal ecosystems, with a particular focus on the Middle East.
Our approach is defined by long-term, relationship-led partnerships with both clients and candidates, allowing us to deliver tailored, insight-driven solutions on critical hires. Over the past 20 years, we have built a highly curated regional talent pool, positioning us as a trusted partner on nationalisation initiatives, particularly within Saudi Arabia.
Our approach is defined by long-term, relationship-led partnerships with both clients and candidates, allowing us to deliver tailored, insight-driven solutions on critical hires. Over the past 20 years, we have built a highly curated regional talent pool, positioning us as a trusted partner on nationalisation initiatives, particularly within Saudi Arabia.
We actively support clients navigating Saudization strategies, leveraging our network of high-calibre Saudi legal professionals alongside international talent to deliver balanced, compliant, and commercially effective hiring outcomes.
Our core focus spans across leading law firms and a diverse range of in-house organisations, including sovereign-backed institutions, global corporates, and high-growth platforms. Through our established network and market intelligence, we provide access to exceptional legal talent across a broad range of mandates, from mid-level to senior leadership positions.
Our core focus spans across leading law firms and a diverse range of in-house organisations, including sovereign-backed institutions, global corporates, and high-growth platforms. Through our established network and market intelligence, we provide access to exceptional legal talent across a broad range of mandates, from mid-level to senior leadership positions.
Private Practice & Law Firm Recruitment
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Private Practice & Law Firm Recruitment
We support a broad spectrum of law firms, ranging from leading local and regional practices to top-tier international firms, including Magic Circle, Silver Circle, and US firms. Our approach is highly consultative and relationship-driven, enabling us to deliver on complex mandates across multiple jurisdictions.
Through long-term engagement with both clients and candidates, we provide detailed market intelligence and guide stakeholders through every stage of the hiring process. Our credibility in the market is underpinned by consistent delivery and our ability to access high-performing, often off-market talent.
We have extensive experience advising on strategic hires across key practice areas, including corporate, disputes, and project development, with a strong track record across the Middle East.
Example mandates and placements include:
Saudi Arabia
Partner – Regional Head of Disputes – International Law Firm
Senior Associate – Corporate – Magic Circle Law Firm
Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution – Magic Circle Law Firm
UAE
Senior Associate – Project Development – International Law Firm Associate – Project Development – Silver Circle Law Firm (x2)
Associate – Dispute Resolution – International Law Firm
Through long-term engagement with both clients and candidates, we provide detailed market intelligence and guide stakeholders through every stage of the hiring process. Our credibility in the market is underpinned by consistent delivery and our ability to access high-performing, often off-market talent.
We have extensive experience advising on strategic hires across key practice areas, including corporate, disputes, and project development, with a strong track record across the Middle East.
Example mandates and placements include:
Saudi Arabia
Partner – Regional Head of Disputes – International Law Firm
Senior Associate – Corporate – Magic Circle Law Firm
Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution – Magic Circle Law Firm
UAE
Senior Associate – Project Development – International Law Firm Associate – Project Development – Silver Circle Law Firm (x2)
Associate – Dispute Resolution – International Law Firm
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In-House Legal Recruitment
Our in-house legal practice is built on deep-rooted relationships and a strong understanding of complex, strategic hiring environments. With over 24 years of combined experience, we partner closely with both clients and candidates, offering trusted access to market insights and delivering seamless, high-calibre recruitment processes.
Our in-house coverage spans a diverse range of institutions, including Sovereign Wealth Funds, Saudi giga-projects, oil & gas majors and supermajors, energy and power developers and investors, family offices and conglomerates, as well as sports and entertainment organisations and regulatory bodies.
Example mandates and placements include:
Legal Counsel – Oil & Gas Company – UAE
Legal Counsel – Sovereign Wealth Fund – UAE
Senior Legal Counsel – Sports Club – Saudi Arabia
Our in-house coverage spans a diverse range of institutions, including Sovereign Wealth Funds, Saudi giga-projects, oil & gas majors and supermajors, energy and power developers and investors, family offices and conglomerates, as well as sports and entertainment organisations and regulatory bodies.
Example mandates and placements include:
Legal Counsel – Oil & Gas Company – UAE
Legal Counsel – Sovereign Wealth Fund – UAE
Senior Legal Counsel – Sports Club – Saudi Arabia
In-House Legal Recruitment
