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Clifford Chance

<div>
 
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm&rsquo;s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
 
 
 
 
 Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
 
 
 
 
 Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they&rsquo;ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that&rsquo;s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you&rsquo;ll find across all of our teams.
 
 
 
 
 Whichever area of the business you join, you&rsquo;ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Work
 
 
 
 
 Our work spans the whole of the MENA region and beyond. The team advise on the full range of banking and project finance transactions including limited recourse project finance, Islamic finance, secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated loans, leveraged and acquisition finance, rescheduling and restructuring, loan transfers, derivatives and other financial products.
 
 
 
 
 The team offers specialist advice in the following legal areas:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bank Lending: Advising on the full range of banking transactions including secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated loans, leveraged and acquisition finance, rescheduling and restructuring, loan transfers, participations and acquisitions and disposals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Projects: Clients include arrangers, lenders, debt and equity financiers, borrowers, project sponsors, export-credit agencies and international financial organisations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Islamic finance &ndash; we devise and deliver financing solutions that are specific to the needs of our clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 The team devises and delivers financing solutions that are specific to the needs of our clients. As a leader in the growing Islamic finance field, in the past year Clifford Chance has closed more than US$25 billion worth of transactions &ndash; groundbreaking deals that have provided innovative Shari'a compliant structures for clients in markets across the Middle East and beyond.
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Attractions
 
 
 
 
 You will work on leading deals for top tier clients. The range, calibre and international scope of the deal flow is unique.
 
 
 
 
 Recent deal highlights include advising:
 
 
 
 
 You will work on leading deals for top tier clients. The range, calibre and international scope of the deal flow is unique.
 
 
 
 
 Recent deal highlights include advising:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 The lenders to Saudi Aramco on a USD10 Billion Term Loan Financing;
 </li>
 <li>
 The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund on a number of high-profile mandates both in Saudi Arabia and internationally including a USD10 Billion Term Loan Financing;
 </li>
 <li>
 Several Government ministries on privatisation mandates, implementing one of the key objectives of the Saudi &ldquo;Vision 2030&rdquo;;
 </li>
 <li>
 The merger of SABB and Al-Alawwal, two of the leading banks in Saudi Arabia;
 </li>
 <li>
 The acquisition of souq.com (the Middle East&rsquo;s leading online retailer) by Amazon;
 </li>
 <li>
 Cr&eacute;dit Agricole on the disposal of a 16.2% stake in Banque Saudi Fransi to Kingdom Holding Company;
 </li>
 <li>
 the financiers on the US$10 billion revolving credit facility financing for Saudi Aramco. The financing combined a US$3 billion Islamic
 
 Murabaha
 
 facility, and a US$7 billion conventional facility, provided by over 30 banks; and
 </li>
 <li>
 General Electric on the Saudi aspects of its US$17bn acquisition of Alstom&rsquo;s global power transmission business.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 The sophisticated internal training programme offered is unmatched in the region and includes local monthly courses run by The Academy with the opportunity to attend training programmes across the Clifford Chance network of offices.
 
 
 
 
 The team is proud of their reputation for being a very informal, supportive, and meritocratic group.
 
 
 
 
 You will feel part of a well organised and structured team which forms a supportive environment in which you can learn and flourish.
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You will be given the opportunity to handle a variety of work, including general banking and finance, Islamic finance and, project finance transactions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven track record of acting on a variety of finance transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 All candidates should be fluent in English and will have previous experience working in a "Magic Circle" or top tier international law firm. Fluency in Arabic language would be valued but it is not a prerequisite.
 </li>
 <li>
 In all cases, candidates should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills; and enjoy being part of a friendly outgoing team. You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history. All candidates should be fluent in English.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in, or exposure to, advising on Saudi Law aspects of international cross-border transactions would be advantageous.
 </li>
 <li>
 You should also have a genuine and demonstrable interest in, or affinity for, the Middle East.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
 
 
 
 
 We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
 
 
 
 
 We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
 
 
 
 
 Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
 
 
 
 
 Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
 
 
 
</div>

Senior Level Banking & Finance Lawyer

<div>
 
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm&rsquo;s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
 
 
 
 
 Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
 
 
 
 
 Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they&rsquo;ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that&rsquo;s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you&rsquo;ll find across all of our teams.
 
 
 
 
 Whichever area of the business you join, you&rsquo;ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a senior corporate lawyer with extensive 5-7 years post-qualified M&amp;A and private equity experience.
 
 
 
 
 Our offices in the UAE offer a full service which is completely integrated with, and supported by, our global network. We advise clients on major transactions in the Middle East and beyond. Our clients include public and private corporations, investment banks and financial institutions, governments and international bodies. Our lawyers specialise in providing a seamless integrated service.
 
 
 
 
 We have the market-leading M&amp;A and PE practice in the Middle East and can offer our lawyers the chance to develop their careers through advising on the pre-eminent transactions in the region.
 
 
 
 
 "
 
 Premier practice with exceptional expertise in major M&amp;A deals across the region. Represents clients from a broad range of sectors including food and beverages, aviation and financial services, and has played a key role in several major regional bank mergers and acquisitions of late. Has considerable experience acting for international financial institutions, major corporations and sovereign wealth funds. Much admired by the market for its seamless interdisciplinary approach and cross-border depth, with the capacity to work alongside the firm's other departments and offices with ease."
 
 Chambers Global 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
 "First-class firm with an impressive portfolio of big-ticket M&amp;A deals across the region.&rdquo;
 
 
 Chambers Global 2017: Corporate/M&amp;A, High End Cross Border, UAE &ndash; Band 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Having established a presence in the Middle east over 40 years ago, we have an excellent understanding of the business and legal environment in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and offer applied expertise based on our involvement in headline transactions. We have extensive M&amp;A and PE experience in the region.
 
 
 
 
 We apply our significant regional, European and international experience to a broad range of corporate, regulatory and commercial activities including mergers, acquisitions and disposals (both public and private), private equity, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and ECM.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key attractions
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance is the number 1 Law Firm in the Chambers Global Top 30 and has more Tier 1 rankings in the Global-wide tables than any other firm.
 </li>
 <li>
 We have long been recognized in directories, awards and by our peers as having the leading M&amp;A and PE practices in the region.
 </li>
 <li>
 Our work on the most complex and innovative deals has helped further cement our reputation and has established our team as the clear market leader. You will work on leading deals for top tier clients in a dynamic and fast-growing market. The range, calibre and international scope of our deal flow is unrivalled. For instance, we have recently advised on the following key transactions:
 <ul>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance advised
 
 M42
 
 , an Abu Dhabi-based tech-enabled healthcare company, in connection with its acquisition of the entire share capital of Diaverum AB, that has made M42 the largest healthcare group in the Middle East.
 </li>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance advised
 
 Abraaj Capital
 
 on the US$1.41 billion acquisition of Egyptian Fertilizers Company, the largest private equity transaction to date in the MENA region
 </li>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance advised
 
 Dubai International Capital
 
 and the founder shareholder in relation to their US$296 million disposal of a 75% interest in KEF Holdings Limited to Tyco
 </li>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance advised Mashreqbank on US$385 million NEOPAY sale (https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2024/09/clifford-chance-advises-mashreqbank-on-us-385-million-neopay-sal.html)
 </li>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance is advising
 
 ALAFCO
 
 Aviation Lease and Finance Company KSCP on the US$3.3 billion sale to Macquarie AirFinance of a portfolio of 75 aircraft and order book of 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2024/06/clifford-chance-advises-alafco-aviation-lease-and-finance-kscpt.html)
 </li>
 <li>
 Clifford Chance advised
 
 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
 
 (ADCB), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and a diverse group of other banks including Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC (who arranged and led an Islamic Murabaha facility) on Brookfield's &pound;2.2 billion recommended offer for Network International Holdings plc.
 </li>
 </ul>
 </li>
 <li>
 We are committed to working with clients as integrated team members - which means that, from day one, our lawyers have hands-on client contact.
 </li>
 <li>
 We are proud of our reputation for being a friendly, supportive, meritocratic and diverse group and reinforce this with regular social events - both ad hoc and organized.
 </li>
 <li>
 We run a sophisticated global training programme including local monthly courses run by The Academy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Our remuneration package is one of the most attractive in the market.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You will be given the chance to handle a variety of work, including public and private M&amp;A, and PE transactions across the Middle East.
 </li>
 <li>
 You will be expected to take responsibility for and manage transactions. This means that you will develop outstanding transactional and organisational skills as well as developing superb technical abilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 You will work closely with clients and other lawyers; and mentor junior associates.
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your experience
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven track record of acting or leading on M&amp;A and Private Equity transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 All candidates should be fluent in English and will have previous experience working in a top tier international law firm. Fluency in Arabic language would be valued but it is not a prerequisite.
 </li>
 <li>
 In all cases, candidates should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills; and enjoy being part of a friendly outgoing team. You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history.
 
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hybrid working
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
 
 
 
 
 We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
 
 
 
 
 We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
 
 
 
 
 Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
 
 
 
 
 Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
 
 
 
 
 
</div>

Senior M&A / Private Equity Lawyer

<div>
 
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 
 
 
 
 AS&amp;H Clifford Chance provides a market-leading legal offering for Saudi and international clients in the exceptionally dynamic and fast-growing market in Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 AS&amp;H Clifford Chance helps clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. Focusing on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&amp;A; finance and banking; real estate; litigation and dispute resolution.
 
 
 
 
 We have amassed a wealth of experience in Saudi Arabia and have led the market in developing many of the features of existing market practice. The team regularly advises key Saudi Ministries and government-owned entities as well as a wide range of government owned, privately and publicly held Saudi and international businesses, listed companies and financial institutions. The firm has a strong track record of advising on some of the most innovative and ground-breaking transactions in Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We apply our significant regional, European and international experience to a broad range of corporate, regulatory and commercial activities including mergers, acquisitions and disposals (both public and private), joint ventures, corporate restructurings and ECM.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key attractions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 AS&amp;H Clifford Chance is the current holder of the prestigious IFLR Saudi Arabian Law Firm of the Year, and the team has won the award for all but one of the past fourteen years since the inception of this award. The team was also ranked first by Merger market, both in terms of M&amp;A deal value and deal volume in Saudi Arabia for 2018 and 2019.
 
 
 
 
 You will work on leading deals for top tier clients. The range, calibre and international scope of the deal flow is unique.
 
 
 
 
 Recent deal highlights include advising:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Americana Restaurants PLC in relation to the first-ever concurrent dual IPO and listing on UAE and KSA&rsquo;s stock exchanges
 </li>
 <li>
 Saudi Tadawul Group Company on its SAR 3.78 billion landmark IPO and SAR 12.6 billion listing on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)
 </li>
 <li>
 The National Petrochemical Company (Petrochem) on its merger with Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) by way of a share exchange transaction
 </li>
 <li>
 Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) on the &ldquo;First of its Kind&rdquo; transaction for the sale of treasury shares (through a rights issue mechanism) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
 </li>
 <li>
 the Public Investment Fund on its secondary public offering of 100,200,000 shares in STC, with an offering size of SAR 12 billion; a first of its kind in the market
 </li>
 <li>
 the Public Investment Fund on the US$ 69.1 billion disposal of a 70% stake in SABIC to Saudi Arabian Oil Company, the largest M&amp;A ever in the region
 </li>
 <li>
 the largest banking merger between NCB and SAMBA Financial Group
 </li>
 <li>
 the first statutory banking merger between SABB and Al-Awwal Bank
 </li>
 <li>
 Saudi Electricity Company on the conversion of its financial government liabilities into a SAR 167.92 billion (approx. USD 45 billion) Shari'a compliant subordinated financial equity-like instrument with a redemption option, considered the world's largest Shari&rsquo;a compliant transaction ever to be executed the first Rule 144A IPO for Arabian Centres in Saudi Arabia
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 The sophisticated internal training programme offered is unmatched in the region and includes local monthly courses run by The Academy with the opportunity to attend training programmes across the Clifford Chance network of offices.
 
 
 
 
 The team is proud of their reputation for being a very informal, supportive, and meritocratic group.
 
 
 
 
 You will feel part of a well organised and structured team which forms a supportive environment in which you can learn and flourish.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and oversee complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
 </li>
 <li>
 You will be given the chance to handle a variety of work, including public and private M&amp;A, and ECM transactions across the Middle East.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide high-level strategic legal advice to clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of sophisticated corporate documents and agreements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supervise, mentor, and develop junior associates and fostering a collaborative team environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with other practice areas within the firm to provide comprehensive and integrated legal solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and enhance client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends to provide proactive and forward-thinking advice to clients.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your experience
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Qualified lawyer with 7-8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, preferably within a top-tier international law firm.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record of acting or leading on M&amp;A and ECM transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in, or exposure to, advising on Saudi Law aspects of international cross-border transactions would be advantageous.
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience in managing and executing complex corporate transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactive, with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Arabic is advantageous.
 </li>
 <li>
 You should also have a genuine and demonstrable interest in, or affinity for, the Middle East.
 </li>
 <li>
 In all cases, candidates should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills; and enjoy being part of a friendly outgoing team. You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
 
 
 
 
 We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
 
 
 
 
 We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
 
 
 
 
 Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
 
 
 
 
 Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
 
 
 
 
 
</div>

Senior Associate Corporate M&A

<div>
 
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm&rsquo;s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
 
 
 
 
 Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
 
 
 
 
 Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they&rsquo;ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that&rsquo;s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you&rsquo;ll find across all of our teams.
 
 
 
 
 Whichever area of the business you join, you&rsquo;ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal &amp; Regulatory Knowledge Management
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proactively monitor, analyse, and summarise legislative and regulatory developments across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including guidance from key regulatory authorities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the dissemination of critical updates to fee-earners and practice groups, ensuring relevance and clarity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct in-depth legal research and produce high-quality internal briefings, analysis, and strategic insight reports.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and enhance local knowledge repositories and intranet pages to ensure timely access to relevant knowhow.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the categorisation, curation, and uploading of knowledge materials into global knowledge platforms (e.g. Bound Volumes, ACKCs).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Training &amp; Induction
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and deliver legal inductions for all new joiners, including lawyers, trainees, and secondees in Riyadh.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify training needs and implement bespoke legal and regulatory training for internal teams and, where appropriate, external clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with the global Clifford Chance Academy team to ensure Riyadh lawyers are integrated into firm-wide learning programmes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee and facilitate monthly regulatory update and in-depth sessions, coordinating closely with partners. Identify training requirements and deliver tailored legal and regulatory training for lawyers
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Templates, Precedents &amp; Tools
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Take ownership of developing, maintaining, and updating Saudi law-specific templates, standard form documents, and practice notes in collaboration with the wider fee earner teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure consistency, quality, and accessibility of legal documentation across practice areas.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the development of checklists, toolkits, and knowhow to drive efficiency and legal excellence
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Thought Leadership &amp; Strategic Initiatives
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate on global and regional thought leadership initiatives including newsletters, legal briefings, ESG, FinTech, Hydrogen, and other emerging legal trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Author or contribute to client publications, white papers, and internal legal horizon scanning pieces relevant to the Saudi market.
 </li>
 <li>
 Play an active role in global knowledge transformation projects such as
 
 Knowledge Reimagined
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Collaboration &amp; Advisory Support
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Act as a trusted legal advisor and internal consultant to lawyers across the Riyadh office, supporting transactional work with technical legal insight.
 </li>
 <li>
 Respond to complex legal or knowledge queries and escalate matters when required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build strong relationships with Knowledge &amp; Information (K&amp;I) teams across the Middle East and Clifford Chance&rsquo;s global network.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support knowledge infrastructure growth, including library services and legal content subscriptions in KSA.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Experience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Qualified lawyer with at least 4&ndash;6 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained within an international law firm or a top-tier legal environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong grounding in one or more of AS&amp;H Clifford Chance's core practice areas including corporate/M&amp;A, general banking, Islamic finance or capital markets is desirable
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to analyse and communicate complex Saudi Arabian legal and regulatory developments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience in legal research, drafting, training, or professional support work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach to legal operations and knowledge sharin
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Law degree and strong academic credentials are essential.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Key Attractions
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You will be joining AS&amp;H Clifford Chance, the market-leading law firm in Saudi Arabia.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be part of a high-performing and innovative K&amp;I team with access to global best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute directly to the strategic development of our KSA knowledge infrastructure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Gain exposure across practice areas and global knowledge initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Access to the firm&rsquo;s award-winning global learning and development platform, the Clifford Chance Academy.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
 
 
 
 
 We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
 
 
 
 
 We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
 
 
 
 
 Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
 
 
 
 
 Find out more about our inclusive culture here.
 
 
 
</div>

Senior Knowledge Lawyer

<div>
 
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm&rsquo;s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
 
 
 
 
 Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
 
 
 
 
 Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
 
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they&rsquo;ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that&rsquo;s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you&rsquo;ll find across all of our teams.
 
 
 
 
 Whichever area of the business you join, you&rsquo;ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 AS&amp;H Clifford Chance is Saudi Arabia's leading law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the KSA and focuses on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&amp;A; finance and banking; real estate; public policy and regulatory; litigation and dispute resolution.
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a skilled and commercially astute Real Estate Lawyer to join our Corporate team in Riyadh. The work primarily focuses on large development projects and real estate financing in the region, as well as investment deals (both direct and indirect) and transactions in the hospitality sector. The successful candidate will work on high-profile real estate transactions and advisory matters, supporting clients across a range of industries, including real estate investment, development, and corporate real estate.
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Advising PIF on the acquisition of the King Abdullah Financial Centre, the largest real estate project in the KSA and one of the largest in the region.
 </li>
 <li>
 Disposal of the Riyadh Bank Building in the King Abdullah Financial Centre.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advising King Abdullah Financial Centre on leasing and related matters.
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 Advising on Hotel Management Agreements and general real estate matters for Qiddiya
 
 Development Company, the developers of the Qiddiya "Entertainment City".
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 Advising Al-Tayyar Group on the acquisition of a 30% beneficial interest in certain land in Makkah for SAR 803 million.
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 Advising Jadwa Investment Company on the establishment of a real estate fund for the purposes of developing and owning the Al Basateen residential villa complex located in Riyadh.
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 Advising the lenders of Jabal Omar Development in Makkah, Saudi Arabia in connection with the development of land to the west of the Al-Haram mosque and comprising 22 hotels (with 20,990 keys), residential towers and retail areas.
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 Advising Limitless Saudi Real Estate Development Co on a US$12 billion mixed use development in Riyadh, to include homes, mosques, offices, hotels, health and educational facilities, shopping malls and sports stadium.
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 Key Attractions
 
 
 
 
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 We are committed to working with clients as integrated team members - which means that, from day one, our lawyers have hands-on client contact.
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 We are proud of our reputation for being a friendly, supportive, meritocratic and diverse group and reinforce this with regular social events - both ad hoc and organized.
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 We run a sophisticated global training programme including local monthly courses run by The Academy.
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 Our remuneration package is one of the most attractive in the market.
 
 
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 Your experience
 
 
 
 
 
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 Solid experience advising on real estate acquisitions and disposals (direct and indirect), landlord and tenant matters, real estate development and asset due diligence.
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 Must have experience of advising on Hotel Management Agreements and general real estate matters for Qiddiya
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 Advising on real estate acquisitions, disposals, and leasing transactions.
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 Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing real estate agreements, including sale and purchase agreements, lease agreements, and development contracts.
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 Assisting with real estate aspects of corporate transactions, including M&amp;A deals and joint ventures.
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 Advising on regulatory and compliance matters related to real estate in Saudi Arabia, including land ownership, foreign investment, and zoning laws.
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 Collaborating with the wider Corporate team on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
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 Engaging with government authorities and regulators to ensure compliance with local real estate laws and regulations.
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 Providing strategic advice to clients on real estate financing, structuring, and risk management.
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 Some real estate finance is useful
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 Have a detailed and strong knowledge of commercial and legal issues affecting the real estate sector.
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 You will have strong legal skills with the ability to provide commercial solutions.
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 Good transactional and management skills.
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 Experience of taking a leading role in advising clients, supervising junior Lawyers/ trainees and completing transactions.
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 You will enjoy working in a busy and supportive team, supervising others and liaising with Lawyers in other practice areas and/or offices in the firm.
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 Candidates should be fluent in English and have previous experience working in an international law firm.
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 In all cases, candidates should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills; and enjoy being part of a friendly outgoing team. You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history.
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
 
 
 
 
 We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
 
 
 
 
 We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
 
 
 
 
 Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
 
 
 
 
 Find out more about our inclusive culture here
 
 
 
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Real Estate Associate Mid-Level Lawyer (Saudi National)