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<p>Join to apply for the <b>Legal PA</b> role at <b>Pinsent Masons</b></p> Overview <p>We are currently looking to recruit a Legal PA to join Pinsent Masons Saudi Arabia LLP based in Riyadh. This is a full-time contract, Sunday to Thursday, 40 hours per week.</p> Background <p>Pinsent Masons is an internal law firm with more than 25 offices globally. The firm has four offices in the Middle East: Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh. Pinsent Masons obtained a foreign law licence last year and is now in the process of building the team in Saudi Arabia.</p> Purpose of the role <p>Provide proactive and professional Legal PA support to the legal team. Deliver services to the business in a manner consistent with the increasingly competitive environment in which the firm operates. This role embraces a team-working approach, collaborating with lawyers and other members of Business Operations to fulfil the needs of the business. In addition to being assigned to a number of specific lawyers, a Legal PA will work with every member of the team to ensure that overall needs are met. Support may be provided to staff from more than one business unit, and the group composition may change to reflect the Firm's current structure.</p> Candidate Overview <ul><li>At least 3 years PA experience in a busy environment required, preferably in a law firm or professional services</li><li>Willingness and enthusiasm to work with and support the group and wider office</li><li>High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential matters</li><li>Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people and colleagues at all levels</li><li>Confident, organised and proactive</li><li>Bilingual in Arabic and English</li></ul> Key Responsibilities Client Service <ul><li>Building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external clients and their teams and developing knowledge of their business</li><li>Actively contributing to client service initiatives in the group, including attending client events and seminars where required</li><li>Developing and maintaining core sector understanding to support delivery of optimum client service</li></ul> Planning & Organisation <ul><li>Liaising regularly (at least weekly) with lawyers to identify work commitments and prioritise workload</li><li>Proactively identify areas of responsibility and tasks you can take ownership of</li><li>Extensive diary and inbox management for the Saudi Managing Partner, Head of Projects for the Middle East and other lawyers, liaising with the wider team across multiple time zones; arranging meetings, booking travel, meeting rooms, and refreshments as needed</li><li>Proactive advance monitoring of lawyers' diaries, reminding them of commitments and providing all supporting paperwork for each meeting</li><li>Liaising with external travel company to arrange travel and accommodation; keeping lawyers advised of changes and ensuring up-to-date itineraries</li><li>Liaising with Business Operations to resolve problems on lawyers' behalf and taking ownership of the issue</li><li>Delegation of appropriate work types/requests to available support services to promote efficiency</li></ul> Managing Communications <ul><li>Taking ownership of answering lawyers' telephone calls when unavailable, taking accurate messages and passing them on promptly; assisting with non-legal queries where possible</li><li>Screening, prioritising and dealing with lawyers' incoming emails, post and voicemail</li><li>Management and coordination of lawyers' emails</li><li>Preparing presentation slides and materials for internal/external meetings and events</li><li>Drafting letters, memos or notes (non-legal content) in a literate and professional manner</li></ul> Document & File Management <ul><li>Ensuring Document Services is utilised effectively</li><li>Managing production of documents, coordinating changes, and ensuring consistency (formatting, numbering, etc.)</li><li>Coordinating typing of audio files, drafting correspondence, producing documents/letters/e-mails and memos</li><li>Opening client files, including conflict searches and AML checks with lawyers, preparation of client engagement letters, and maintaining client files</li><li>Ensuring documents are filed on FileSite with correct file and matter details</li><li>Regularly reviewing files; liaising with lawyers to archive non-current files and store deeds appropriately</li></ul> Business Development / Relationship Management <ul><li>Inputting uniform practice group credentials into the Credentials Database</li><li>Organising events with Business Development, logging responses, and attending events to meet clients when required</li><li>Researching clients, potential clients and new business initiatives; preparing briefing packs as required</li><li>Collating information for client updates or reports, including alerts in InterAction and maintaining client information</li><li>Assisting lawyers with follow-ups from business development meetings</li><li>Collating information for bids, tenders, proposal documents, and keeping lawyers' CVs up to date</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date contact details in InterAction for all lawyers' contacts</li><li>Knowledge of key business development materials for the practice area</li></ul> Billing, Financial & Project Management <ul><li>Attending internal client or project meetings to take notes and assist with action points</li><li>Assisting lawyers with the billing process, agreeing dates for billing, and coordinating with lawyers for sign-off</li><li>Using Aderant to assist with financial queries and alerts</li><li>Developing knowledge of the Firm's accounts procedures</li><li>Helping lawyers manage client account balances to ensure funds are returned after matter completion</li></ul> PA/TA Team Member <ul><li>Participating in monthly PA Team meetings to support other team members</li><li>Covering for other PAs in the region during holidays</li><li>Coordinating and delegating tasks to TAs where appropriate</li></ul> What happens next? <p>Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Recruitment team will share the outcome with you by email. We typically hold two interview stages per vacancy, with opportunities to meet two members of the hiring team at each stage. The first stage is usually virtual and the second stage usually in person at the office. We strive to remain flexible depending on the role or candidate requirements.</p> Seniority level <ul><li>Entry level</li></ul> Employment type <ul><li>Full-time</li></ul> Job function <ul><li>Legal and Administrative</li></ul> Industries <ul><li>Legal Services and Law Practice</li></ul><p>Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pinsent Masons by 2x</p><p>Get notified about new Legal Personal Assistant jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?cfX0j3ddO%2bpLtDgypb4b2oGjyAPdxOALh" width="0" height="0" />

Legal PA

<div><p><b>Associate / Real Estate Associate
</b></p><p><b>Location: </b>Riyadh
</p><p><b>Brief
</b></p><p>We are currently looking to recruit an Associate with around <b>3-7 years&rsquo; PQE </b>to join the Projects team of Pinsent Masons LLP based in Riyadh.
</p><p><b>Background
</b></p><p>Pinsent Masons has four offices in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh. The current role sits within the Middle East Projects team based in the Riyadh office. The team carries out a wide range of work focused on the energy &amp; infrastructure sectors, including project finance, PPP, front-end construction and sector-focused acquisitions and joint ventures across the Middle East Asia and Africa.
</p><p>We are a recognised leader in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Clients include international and local banks, development banks, governments, infrastructure asset owners, developers, contractors and service companies. This is a transactional role, involving a large amount of client contact and providing opportunities to work on innovative and high-profile projects in the Middle East region and globally. You would be working with a team of lawyers across the region but principally reporting to Tim Armsby; as senior projects partner based in Riyadh. The role demands a readiness to undertake business development and marketing activities with enthusiasm. The team and its projects have been the recipient of a number of awards and nominations including:
</p><ul><li>'Project Finance Deal of the Year' - Capital Markets &amp; ESG Finance Awards 2024
</li><li>&lsquo;Alternative Infrastructure Award&rsquo; -IJ Global April 2024
</li><li>&lsquo;Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year&rsquo; - Bonds, Loans &amp; Sukuk Middle East Awards 2023
</li><li>&lsquo;Water Treatment Deal of the Year&rsquo; (IJ Global April 2024),
</li><li>&lsquo;PPP Deal of the Year&rsquo; (PFI February 24)
</li><li>&lsquo;Project &amp; Infrastructure Finance Law Firm of the Year&rsquo; - IFN Awards 2023
</li><li>&lsquo;Social Infrastructure Project of the Year&rsquo; - IJ Global Middle East Awards 2023
</li><li>&lsquo;Project Finance Deal of the Year&rsquo; at the PFI Awards 2024
</li>&lsquo;Legal Adviser of the Year&rsquo; at the Middle East Solar Industry Association Awards 2019 to 2022<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Candidate Required
</b></p><p>This is a dynamic team where every team member can make his or her own mark. Associates are a key part of the team's structure and future development and are expected to take responsibility for leading and managing projects, developing and leading client relationships, contributing to the team's business development plans, and supporting the growth of more junior team members. We have been operating in Saudi Arabia for a number of years through an exclusive association with Saudi law firm; Alsabhan &amp; Alajaji. Following a change in law last year, Pinsent Masons LLP was granted a foreign law licence and has come together with Alsabhan &amp; Alajaji to expand our presence in Saudi Arabia along all business lines including projects.
 </p><p>The role is wide-ranging and includes:
</p><ul><li>having excellent technical legal skills;
</li><li>leading and managing transactions;
</li><li>developing on-going relationships with the existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities;
</li><li>developing close working relationships as part of an international team.
</li><li>the opportunity to be involved in work on high profile projects and cross-border transactions on a global scale.
</li><li>contributing to our globally read Outlaw e-publication and external publications on topical issues and developments in our markets; and
</li>taking an active role in our business development campaigns, the development of our innovative products and pitching for new work.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p>The successful candidates will:<br>
</p><p></p><ul><li>Strong legal foundation with extensive experience advising on all aspects of project finance transactions from inception to financial close.
</li><li>Proven ability to structure, draft, and negotiate complex financing and security agreements, including guarantees, intercreditor arrangements, and security packages.
</li><li>Skilled in conducting and overseeing comprehensive legal due diligence across regulatory, contractual, and financing aspects.
</li><li>Advises on bankability and risk allocation in large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, ensuring alignment with local laws and international financing standards.
</li><li>Experienced in liaising with lenders, sponsors, export credit agencies, and government stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
</li><li>Demonstrated involvement in project development from both commercial and financial perspectives.
</li><li>Specialized expertise in contract law and real estate, supporting diverse project structures and asset classes.
</li><li>Capable of leading negotiations, managing cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior colleagues.
</li><li>Highly proactive and independent, with a strong sense of ownership and client service.
</li><li>Substantial experience working within Saudi Arabia and/or the broader GCC region in legal contract and agreement.
</li><li>Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong relationships across legal, commercial, and technical teams.
</li><li>Strong technical legal skills paired with sound commercial judgment and strategic thinking.
</li><li>Effective project manager with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and deliver under tight timelines.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, well-suited for client-facing roles.
</li><li>Active contributor to business development initiatives, including delivering seminars and training sessions to external audiences.
</li>Arabic language proficiency is considered an asset.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p>What will we offer you?
</p><ul><li>The opportunity to join the market leading team, yet one that remains dynamic with the ambition to continue to grow in the region.
</li><li>A collaborative environment where colleagues work together across offices and countries to produce outstanding results for our clients.
</li><li>Colleagues who are leading specialists in energy and infrastructure law and practice.
</li><li>A first class training and career development programme. Our training reflects our position as a market leader in energy and infrastructure. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver &quot;best of breed&quot; services.
</li>The opportunity to be part of a team working on stand out high profile international, national and local assignments.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About the firm
 </b></p><p>Pinsent Masons is a purpose-led, professional services business with law at its core. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from more than 27 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, Pinsent Masons is well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.
</p><p>In recent years it has achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and is recognised among the most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services and advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Services provided across these sectors include corporate and M&amp;A, commercial, competition, litigation and arbitration, banking, restructuring, insurance, regulatory, construction, projects, pensions, property, planning and environmental, procurement, outsourcing, employment, share plans, technology and tax advice.
</p><p>We have been established in the Middle East since 2004 and now have more than 60 lawyers based in our offices in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. We were recently nominated &ldquo;International Law Firm of the Year&rdquo; at the Oath Middle East Legal Awards.
</p><p>Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery, for example, the firm operates a hub of freelance lawyers, called Vario. Pinsent Masons has also recently acquired a global Diversity and Inclusion consultancy, Brook Graham which further enhances the firm's innovative and market leading offering.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b><i>Should you require further details, please contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor Anwen Wallington who can discuss the role and requirements.
</i></b></p><p><b><i>Contact details:
</i></b></p><p><b><i>https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwen-wallington-36177ba1/
</i></b></p><p><b><i>anwen.wallington@pinsentmasons.com
</i></b></p><p><b><i>At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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Commercial Real Estate Associate

<div><div><div><p><b>Marketing and Business Development Assistant<br>
</b></p></div><p></p><div><p><b>Dubai<br>
</b></p></div><p></p><div><p><b>Role Overview
</b></p></div><div><p>Here at Pinsent Masons we bring together the best people to get the job done. We&rsquo;re naturally curious, constantly learning, listening, and growing. We&rsquo;ll truly value your ideas. You&rsquo;ll be joining an award-winning, hardworking and commercially minded team, where you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to work with leading experts and form meaningful relationships, while making a difference. You&rsquo;ll get the opportunity to be involved in varied and challenging work. Working in an open and supportive environment, to deliver outstanding results.
</p></div><div><p>Our people are our success, and we work as one team.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p>We are recruiting a Marketing and Business Development Assistant <b>on an initial 12 month contract </b>, to support delivery of strategy, business development initiatives, marketing campaigns, and client relationship programmes.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p>As a key member of the Middle East BD and Marketing Team you will report to the Business Development Manager and collaborate across sectors, offices, and central teams to enhance the firm&rsquo;s brand, win new work, and deepen client engagement.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p>This role will be based out of our Dubai Office, and our standard working hours are 9.00am-6.00pm, however as an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider any flexible working requests.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>Candidate Overview
</b></p></div><div><p>We are looking for candidates who ideally hold the following skills and experience:
</p></div><div><ul><li>Previous experience in a Marketing or Business Development role &ndash; ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Extensive experience in customer facing roles, with the ability to build internal and external relationships to enhance the firms&rsquo; reputation,
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to deal with stakeholders at multiple levels and across various teams.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Great organisational skills, with experience creating highly accurate and detailed work.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Evidence of being proactive in your work and taking the initiative for your own workload.
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Able to adapt to a fast-changing environment, showing resilience and bouncing back if setbacks occur.
</li>Already be situated and have experience in the UAE.<br>
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</li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>What happens next?
</b></p></div><div><p>Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Recruitment team will share the outcome with you by email.
</p></div><div><p>We typically hold two interview stages per vacancy providing the opportunity to meet two members of the hiring team at each stage. The first stage is typically conducted virtually and the second stage typically in person at the office in which the role would be based. However, we strive to remain flexible depending on the requirements of the role or the candidate.
</p></div><div><p><b>Our strength lies in our differences.
</b></p></div><div><p>We are a Disability Confident, a Valuable 500 member, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and a proud partner of Neurodiversity in Law. We encourage and value different ideas and styles of thinking. It&rsquo;s with different perspectives that we&rsquo;ll find solutions to our clients&rsquo; most complex challenges. It&rsquo;s how we&rsquo;ll deliver outstanding results today, and tomorrow. We want everybody attending an interview to be comfortable and able to fully demonstrate their experience and talents.<br>
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Marketing and Business Development Assistant - 12 month contract

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Marketing and Business Development Assistant - 12 month contract