Tue, 3 Apr 2012

Research from headhunters Stanton Chase for news service Emirates247.com reveals the highest paying jobs in the region – with head general counsel at a legal firm at number one, earning on average US$330k (£206k).

Senior figures at accountants and auditing firms, architects practices, banking companies and media firms also see the highest remuneration, with IT professionals and HR managers also on the list.

Shane Phillips, MENA (Middle East & North Africa) regional practice leader for financial & professional services at Stanton Chase comments to the website: “Stability is becoming much more of a factor in today’s environment with so many layoffs, re-structuring, and divestments taking place.”