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<div><div>After another strong year, the MENA Global Transactions (Corporate) practice has a solid pipeline of work for the most high profile and highly sophisticated clients in the region. As a result, we are looking to recruit a mid level Associate to join the Global Transactions (Corporate) practice in Riyadh.</div><div></div><div>
The successful candidate will work on a broad mix of transactions, with a primary focus on private and public M&amp;A and joint ventures. Much of the work will have a significant international dimension, providing visibility across our global network. Transactions will range from some of the largest and most complex deals to smaller matters that offer greater responsibility and direct client exposure.</div><div></div><div>
For this position, we are looking for a 3 to 6 years PQE lawyer (England &amp; Wales or equivalent) to work on a wide variety of transactions for clients across the region and globally.</div><div></div><div>
If you are interested in joining a Band 1-ranked corporate practice, working on some of the most prestigious deals in the market, we would love to hear from you.</div><div></div><div>
Department:</div><div></div><div>
We are widely regarded as having one of the leading corporate transactional and advisory practices in the world and we continue to act on some of the most prestigious and complex international deals &ndash; the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is no exception to this, where our corporate practice covers M&amp;A (particularly cross border), joint ventures, securities and capital market transactions, regulatory, restructurings and reorganisations as well as more general corporate advisory work.</div><div></div><div>
We act for a variety of organisations including sovereign wealth funds and government investment vehicles, leading regional and international corporates, international and regional banks, some of the most successful regional and international private equity houses, supporting them with their most complex and strategically important transactions.</div><div></div><div>
Our core sectors include financial institutions, energy (especially oil &amp; gas) and utilities, healthcare, retail and consumer and telecommunications within which we advise on outbound investments across the globe as well mandates throughout the region including in the GCC, wider Middle East and North Africa.</div><div></div><div>
Our practice is ranked Band 1 across the Middle East by all of the leading legal research directories.</div><div></div><div>
Our Middle East team has over 50 lawyers across the region in the UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai), Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Our Global Transactions (Corporate) Practice is Freshfields MENA&rsquo;s largest practice with experienced lawyers throughout the region.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Working on a wide variety of transactions for a range of clients</div></li><li><div>
Working on full scale worldwide acquisitions of existing businesses, new ventures and a variety of joint ventures</div></li><li><div>
Involvement in the highest profile transactions in the market, not only regionally but globally</div></li><li><div>
Contributing to developing and deepening relationships with existing key clients</div></li><li><div>
Mentoring more junior colleagues and demonstrating leadership on corporate transactions</div></li><li><div>
Contributing to developing and managing client relationships</div></li><li><div>
Initiating specific business development activities</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Key Requirements:</div><ul><li><div>
3 &ndash; 6 years PQE in England and Wales terms (or equivalent)</div></li><li><div>
Committed to pursuing a legal career in Saudi Arabia</div></li><li><div>
Strong academic record and qualifications</div></li><li><div>
Strong technical and commercial background</div></li><li><div>
Highly effective communicator (both oral and written)</div></li><li><div>
Able to work effectively as part of a team</div></li><li><div>
Confident, self-motivated and committed to providing excellent client service</div></li><li><div>
Able to manage a high degree of responsibility of work demands</div></li><li><div>
Enthusiastic participant in business development activities, including networking, organising and delivering seminars, attending conferences and publishing as well as proactive involvement in knowledge management</div></li><li><div>
Our lawyers in Saudi Arabia work closely with colleagues in other offices and are responsible for transactions throughout the MENA region. The candidate must be willing and able to travel across the MENA region and further afield as and when required</div></li></ul></div>

Associate (Riyadh)

<div><div>Our Emirati internship programme at Freshfields will provide access to experienced lawyers and a wide-range of cross-border work, including some of the most complex, challenging, and interesting projects and risk management issues/disputes in the market. This programme offers opportunities to gain practical knowledge of a law firm and gain experience working with business services departments and legal professionals. Your role as a junior member of the team will be to assist with all aspects of the department&rsquo;s caseload.</div><div></div><div>
The opportunities are to work across our market leading dispute resolution and global transactions or business services departments in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and with colleagues from international backgrounds. Some of the tasks work experience students will be involved in are (but not limited to) legal research, translations, preparation for business development, job shadowing, and career conversations with established legal professionals.</div><div></div><div>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For</div><ul><li>
High performing individuals who have a desire to succeed in an international environment</li><li>
Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Ability to communicate (write and speak) in English confidently</li><li>
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management</li><li>
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (training will be provided)</li></ul><div></div><div>
Application process:</div><div>
Please complete all the questions on the application form and upload a copy of your CV.</div><div>
A part of your application you are required to indicate which month(s) you are available to complete the internship, your preferred month(s) will be accommodated where possible.</div></div>

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