Building lasting legal capability for a Middle Eastern energy leader
Embedding senior projects expertise on the ground in Saudi Arabia to upskill and strengthen an in-house team.
The challenge
A leading Middle Eastern energy company needed a western‑trained Saudi national, projects lawyer able to operate on the ground in Saudi Arabia. The brief went beyond technical capability: the client needed someone who could train, mentor and upskill junior team members to embed long‑term capability within the legal function.
What we did
Leveraging our regional network and specialist market insight, we identified a highly experienced projects lawyer, who was also a Saudi national based in Dubai who could travel regularly to Saudi Arabia. The consultant combined deep projects expertise with a demonstrable track record in team development and mentoring. Our team managed end‑to‑end onboarding, including scoping, scheduling and travel logistics, to ensure seamless integration with the client’s in‑house team and uninterrupted delivery on live matters.
The outcome
The consultant was able to provide consistent in‑country support on priority projects while systematically building internal capacity through structured coaching and day‑to‑day guidance for junior lawyers. The client reported stronger delivery quality, improved turnaround times and clearer matter management, alongside measurable uplift in junior team confidence and capability. The arrangement met the brief for immediate senior support while creating a sustainable pipeline of in‑house talent, delivering value beyond the initial resourcing need.
