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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link EY MENA General Counsel Office - Legal Associate - Riyadh Location: RiyadhOther locations: Primary Location OnlyDate: Oct 11, 2025Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working worldThe OpportunityAs a large, sophisticated professional services organization, everything we do comes down to having the right people with the right skills in the right place. As a Legal Associate, you'll support us in making it happen. The General Counsel Office, the in-house legal function of this large Professional Services Organization is dedicated to the provision of world class in-house legal services to the organization's service lines and regions.The GCO Associate will report to a MENA Legal Counsel and support the organization's member firms in MENA. The MENA region includes Saudi Arabia (KSA), UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. You'll be part of the region's legal team and is expected to provide services to the business across the region. This role will be based in Riyadh, KSA.This is a role for a law degree graduate with up to 4 post qualification experience. Experience with domestic and international clients is a plus.Your key responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver and assist in delivering legal advice and assistance in all practice areas of MENA including corporate and litigation</li><li>Draft and participate in commercial contracts negotiations with clients and service providers and elevate legal risks to management</li><li>Act as trusted advisor and develop relationships with all relevant business stakeholders and team</li><li>Support legal function and team and promote the teamwork & cross-support working between the organization's in-house counsels within MENA and globally</li><li>Advise, draft and negotiating negotiate various legal related aspects of client matters including contracts, master service agreements and tenders</li><li>Assist in reviewing, amending and implementing changes to policies, procedures and standard documentation in light of legal developments</li></ul>Skills and attributes for success<ul><li>Unquestioned ethics, integrity and adherence to strict confidentiality</li><li>Pragmatic with strong business acumen</li><li>Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude</li><li>High level of self-confidence and energy</li><li>High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience</li><li>Degree in law (graduate, paralegal, associate level) or lawyer qualified to practice law in KSA</li><li>Up to 3 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with a multi-national corporation or an international law firm in KSA</li><li>Attention to detail in all aspects</li><li>Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic</li><li>Developed commercial awareness with an outcome orientated approach</li><li>Ability to apply legal principles pragmatically and learn how to evaluate and negotiate contracts</li><li>Strong personal communication skills</li><li>Effective planning and organising skills to prioritise key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects</li><li>The ability to keep calm in a crisis and to cope well with conflicting deadlines</li><li>Strong teaming spirit with solid commitment to professionalism and flexibility in approach</li></ul>Ideally, you will also have<ul><li>People management and development experience</li></ul>What we look forWe are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.What working for EY offersWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer:<ul><li>Exposure to some of the greatest colleagues and clients in the industry</li><li>Support, feedback and coaching in a culture that values operational excellence</li><li>Career potential to grow both within the MENA region and globally</li><li>A culture that will encourage you to grow you skills and strengths for your own betterment as well as that or EY</li></ul>Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.EY Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

EY MENA General Counsel Office - Legal Associate - Riyadh

Huda Vision

Position: Litigation Lawyer Location: Riyadh Employment Type: 1-Year Contract Salary: 8000 sar to 10000Sar per month About the Opportunity A confidential, reputable law firm in Riyadh is seeking a skilled Litigation Lawyer on a one-year contract. The role involves handling a variety of cases, advising clients, and representing them before judicial and regulatory authorities. Role Overview The successful candidate will manage litigation files from initiation to resolution, draft legal documents, and provide strategic guidance on disputes across commercial, civil, and administrative matters.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handle and manage litigation cases in Saudi courts.</li><li>Draft pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents.</li><li>Attend court hearings, mediation sessions, and expert meetings.</li><li>Advise clients on dispute strategies and potential outcomes.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel for efficient case management.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and case records.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); postgraduate qualifications preferred.</li><li>Licensed to practice law in Saudi Arabia or a recognized jurisdiction.</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in litigation or dispute resolution.</li><li>Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent command of Arabic and English (written and verbal).</li><li>Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.</li></ul>What&rsquo;s Offered:<ul><li>One-year renewable contract with competitive compensation.</li><li>Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile cases.</li><li>Collaborative and professional work environment.</li><li>Firm name will be disclosed during the interview stage.</li></ul>Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to Hnavid.ng@gmail.comJob Type: Full-timePay: &#65020;8,000.00 - &#65020;10,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Saudi National Preferred </li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Law firm or Saudi Courts: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Required)</li><li>Arabic (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Riyadh (Required)</li></ul>

Litigation Lawyer - Riyadh

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 We are partnering with a leading Saudi group to appoint a Legal Director to oversee legal and commercial matters across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a senior role for a Saudi qualified lawyer who combines deep knowledge of the full project lifecycle from design and procurement through construction and completion, with strong experience managing contentious construction matters, including claims, variations, and disputes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead on all legal aspects of major development and construction projects, advising across contract negotiation, project delivery, and dispute management.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of construction, consultancy, EPC, and development agreements.
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 Manage contentious issues including delay claims, variations, defects, and payment disputes, working closely with project teams, external counsel, and senior management to achieve commercially effective resolutions.
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 Oversee external lawyers on litigation and arbitration, ensuring strategies align with business objectives.
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 Provide proactive legal support to project directors, commercial teams, and procurement, ensuring sound risk allocation and contract administration practices.
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 Strengthen internal governance, claims management, and compliance processes to enhance project delivery.
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Saudi-qualified Lawyer holding an LLB and LLM from recognised university.
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 6&ndash;10 years PQE, gained in a top-tier law firm, developer, or contractor.
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 Strong technical understanding of construction contracts, project delivery frameworks, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
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 Proven experience handling contentious construction matters, including claims management, settlement negotiations, and coordination of arbitration or court proceedings.
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 Strong command of both Arabic and English, with excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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 Commercially minded, confident engaging at senior levels, and adept at balancing legal and operational priorities.
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Legal Director

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 At EY, we&rsquo;re all in to shape your future with confidence.
 
 
 We&rsquo;ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
 
 
 Join EY and help to build a better working world
 
 
 
 The Opportunity
 
 
 
 As a large, sophisticated professional services organization, everything we do comes down to having the right people with the right skills in the right place. As a Legal Associate, you&rsquo;ll support us in making it happen. The General Counsel Office, the in-house legal function of this large Professional Services Organization is dedicated to the provision of world class in-house legal services to the organization&rsquo;s service lines and regions.
 
 
 The GCO Associate will report to a MENA Legal Counsel and support the organization&rsquo;s member firms in MENA. The MENA region includes Saudi Arabia (KSA), UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. You&rsquo;ll be part of the region&rsquo;s legal team and is expected to provide services to the business across the region. This role will be based in Riyadh, KSA.
 
 
 This is a role for a law degree graduate with up to 4 post qualification experience. Experience with domestic and international clients is a plus.
 
 
 
 Your Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Deliver and assist in delivering legal advice and assistance in all practice areas of MENA including corporate and litigation
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft and participate in commercial contracts negotiations with clients and service providers and elevate legal risks to management
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as trusted advisor and develop relationships with all relevant business stakeholders and team
 </li>
 <li>
 Support legal function and team and promote the teamwork &amp; cross-support working between the organization&rsquo;s in-house counsels within MENA and globally
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise, draft and negotiating negotiate various legal related aspects of client matters including contracts, master service agreements and tenders
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in reviewing, amending and implementing changes to policies, procedures and standard documentation in light of legal developments
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills And Attributes For Success
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Unquestioned ethics, integrity and adherence to strict confidentiality
 </li>
 <li>
 Pragmatic with strong business acumen
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude
 </li>
 <li>
 High level of self-confidence and energy
 </li>
 <li>
 High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 To qualify you must have
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Degree in law (graduate, paralegal, associate level) or lawyer qualified to practice law in KSA
 </li>
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 Up to 3 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably with a multi-national corporation or an international law firm in KSA
 </li>
 <li>
 Attention to detail in all aspects
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic
 </li>
 <li>
 Developed commercial awareness with an outcome orientated approach
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to apply legal principles pragmatically and learn how to evaluate and negotiate contracts
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong personal communication skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective planning and organising skills to prioritise key areas of responsibility, tasks and projects
 </li>
 <li>
 The ability to keep calm in a crisis and to cope well with conflicting deadlines
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong teaming spirit with solid commitment to professionalism and flexibility in approach
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Ideally, you will also have
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 People management and development experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We Look For
 
 
 
 We are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.
 
 
 
 What Working For EY Offers
 
 
 
 We offer a competitive compensation package where you&rsquo;ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. We also offer:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Exposure to some of the greatest colleagues and clients in the industry
 </li>
 <li>
 Support, feedback and coaching in a culture that values operational excellence
 </li>
 <li>
 Career potential to grow both within the MENA region and globally
 </li>
 <li>
 A culture that will encourage you to grow you skills and strengths for your own betterment as well as that or EY
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
 
 
 To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
 
 
 
 EY
 
 | Building a better working world
 
 
 EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
 
 
 Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
 
 
 EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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IDEX Consulting Ltd

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 A leading international law firm is seeking an
 
 Energy Lawyer
 
 to join their Riyadh office. The successful candidate will advise leading domestic and international clients on a broad range of matters across the energy sector, including oil and gas, power, renewables, and related infrastructure projects. The role will involve providing strategic legal counsel on project development, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and complex transactional work in alignment with Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Vision 2030 objectives. You will work closely with partners and colleagues across their global network to deliver exceptional client service on high-value, cross-border mandates.
 
 
 Candidates must be qualified to practise law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and possess a minimum of
 
 five years&rsquo; post-qualification experience
 
 in energy, projects, or infrastructure law, ideally gained within a leading international or top-tier local law firm. A strong academic background, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and fluency in both Arabic and English are essential. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to develop your career within a preeminent global firm and to contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s energy and infrastructure sectors.
 
 
 
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Energy Lawyer

Jameson Legal

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 Jameson Legal is working with a global entity in Saudi Arabia that specialises in the energy sector. The company&rsquo;s in-house law organisation seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to specialise within their Upstream department on Gas matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 For the successful individual, this is an exciting opportunity to join an internationally renowned corporate entity to handle market-leading transactions. The company already has a significant in-house legal organisation that is experiencing dramatic growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 In a newly formed team, the head of department is looking for a senior Lawyer, with ten years of expertise in transactional gas matters. You will have experience handling corporate, M&amp;A, Projects, and LNG matters. You will be expected to build relationships with external stakeholders and clients, so a willingness to be proactive and enjoy developing relationships is pivotal.
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience in the region is not necessary, although international experience gained in distinguished private practice or corporate entities is important.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 Package:
 
 Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an exciting opportunity with a long-term pathway for progression and development in a significant global entity, offering an exceptional package and benefits for the incoming individual and their family.
 
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