Corporate Senior Associate - Riyadh

We invite applications from exceptional candidates for the position of Senior Associate (6+PQE) within our Corporate practice in Saudi Arabia.

About The Role

This role presents a great opportunity to join a growing team with an extensive track record of delivering top-tier legal services to a varied and prestigious client base. The team handles a wide variety of work involving corporate, commercial and competition law matters including incorporating legal entities, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, commercial agency, distribution and franchising, commercial contracts as well as corporate restructurings and liquidations. A broad range of sectors are covered including the advertising and media, education, healthcare, trade, transport and logistic sectors.

As part of our team, the chosen candidate will have the benefit of a supportive and collaborative environment in which to develop their expertise, refine their strategic thinking, and cultivate lasting professional relationships. In addition, joining us provides exposure to a broad array of sophisticated legal mandates from both Saudi-based and international clients, enabling the successful applicant to enhance their skillset and accelerate the development of their career in one of the fastest growing legal markets across the globe.

About You

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. The successful candidate will be driven by excellence, possess a deep commitment to professional development, thrive in a team environment, and demonstrate an ambition that matches the firm’s own dedication to growth and innovation.

The ideal individual will have outstanding academic credentials and proven experience (6+PQE) in a firm well regarded for providing corporate law services. A robust grasp of company law principles, combined with keen analytical ability, top level work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, is vital. M&A, Capital Markets and IPO experience will all be beneficial to the role.

The successful candidate should exhibit readiness to advise on complex transactions, delivering creative, pragmatic, and commercially astute solutions. Furthermore, the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, coupled with a desire to forge new client connections and develop a broad practice, will be essential attributes for success within this role.

We foster a culture of mutual respect within the firm, and we are committed to ensuring that our people have every opportunity to excel. We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, along with exceptional prospects for career advancement, supporting those who strive for excellence in all facets of professional life. If you are an ambitious, motivated, and high-calibre lawyer seeking a position that will challenge, incentivise, and reward you, this is an outstanding chance to become an integral part of our team.

We are looking to appoint a Saudi/ GCC national to this role.

What’s in it for you?

As a future facing firm, we take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to help clients of every size face the future with confidence. We empower and support our people to realise their ambitions through access to high quality, interesting and engaging work alongside a competitive package.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.