Spotlight on Saudi: Middle East legal market and salary update

Sophy Moyes • 3 May 2024

This exclusive webinar delved into the latest findings from our comprehensive salary survey, spotlighting the dynamic legal landscape of Saudi Arabia. While our recent focus has been on the UAE, we shone a light on the diversity of opportunities emerging in Saudi demands.


We explored:


  • A comprehensive overview of the current market landscape, highlighting key trends and developments shaping the industry in the Middle East.


  • Valuable insights into the latest salary trends prevalent in the Middle East job market for the year 2024, and how they impact professionals across various sectors.


  • The compensation landscape within law firms and in-house legal departments in Saudi Arabia, examining salary benchmarks, factors influencing pay, and emerging trends.


  • The nuances of compensation packages offered to Saudi nationals versus expatriates, exploring disparities, considerations, and strategies for equitable remuneration practices.


  • The standard benefit packages being offered in the Middle East job market, including perks, allowances, and additional incentives that are becoming increasingly prevalent.

 

You can view this webinar on-demand from your computer, tablet or mobile phone.

 

This discussion was tailored specifically to partners and HR professionals within legal practice, as well as legal hiring managers and HR business partners for lawyers operating within the Financial Services (FS) and Industrial & Commercial (I&C) sectors in the Middle East.

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