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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

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd

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

A&O Shearman

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 A&amp;O Shearman are recruiting a Corporate ECM Counsel to join our Corporate practice in Riyadh.
 
 
 
 DEPARTMENT PURPOSE
 
 
 
 
 A&amp;O Shearman advises across the full spectrum of corporate work including public takeovers, private M&amp;A, Private Equity, ECM, complex joint ventures, disposals and corporate restructurings, as well as general commercial, antitrust and corporate governance issues. We are a truly global adviser with an enviable geographic footprint. Our corporate team spans all of our offices and works seamlessly with a global community of relationship law firms. This platform provides our clients with the confidence that they will receive the highest quality advice in both their domestic markets and as they expand into new territories.
 
 
 Our middle east equity capital markets practice is recognised as the market leader in the UAE and wider MENA region, having acted on the most high-profile ECM transactions in the region.
 
 
 We have received extensive independent recognition of our market-leading position through being ranked in the top tier by the leading independent guides to the legal profession. We have extensive experience in IPOs, equity fund raisings, private placements and bringing companies to market, as well as equity capital market transactions for existing listed companies, including rights issues, secondary offerings, placings, block trades and equity-linked securities. We have a strong international footprint and rich history of working on cross‑border matters.
 
 
 As a result, anyone coming to this team will obtain some of the best experience available in the market. We are focussed on growing our people so that they can fulfil their potential and become the best transactional lawyers.
 
 
 
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 We are looking for a Counsel to support our ECM practice group in Riyadh.
 
 
 
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 Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation
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 Providing strategic guidance to clients
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 Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately
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 Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign
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 Legal research
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 Qualified lawyer 7-8 PQE +
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 Strong technical knowledge with regards to corporate M&amp;A and ECM
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 Strong transactional experience
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 Intellectual curiosity and versatility
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 Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share know ledge
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 Detail-focused and self-motivated approach
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 Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
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 Excellent client relationship skills
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 Ability to operate at associate level within a complex international organisation
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 Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win
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 the respect of the partner and fee-earner community, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
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 Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment
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 A person of sound judgment, able to establish a high level of credibility
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 Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
 
 
 
 
 
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Corporate ECM Counsel

CMS MENA

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 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&rsquo;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&amp;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&rsquo;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.
 
 
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Corporate Senior Associate - Riyadh

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

Atos

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 About Atos Group
 
 
 
 Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. &euro; 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands &mdash; Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.
 
 
 The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 As the General Counsel for the Middle East, Turkey &amp; Africa, you will serve as the lead lawyer for the region, working closely with business leaders and corporate functions. As such you will be a member of the MET &amp; Africa leadership teams, as well as of the International Markets Legal leadership team. You will be responsible for delivering strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and supporting Atos' business operations and growth initiatives across the region. You will also oversee the application of commercial, company, and competition laws, as well as IP, public procurement regulations, data protection, compliance, litigation management, and special projects.
 
 
 
 Job Location
 
 Riyadh, KSA/Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
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 Strategic Legal Advisory Provide high-level and operational legal advice to senior management and business units on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters across the region.
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 Contract Management Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including IT outsourcing, software licensing, teaming agreements, and public procurement contracts.
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 Regulatory Compliance Advise on data protection, competition law, anti-bribery, and public procurement regulations. Collaborate with compliance teams to implement and monitor internal controls.
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 Corporate Governance Oversee corporate governance matters for regional entities, ensuring compliance with local laws and Atos Group policies.
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 Dispute Resolution Manage litigation and third-party claims in coordination with external counsel and internal stakeholders.
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 Cross-functional Collaboration Work in close cooperation with the Atos Group Legal &amp; Compliance Department, regional legal teams, and other central functions.
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 Team Leadership Supervise and mentor regional legal counsels and contribute to the development of legal talent in the region.
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 General Legal Advice Provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice to support regional leadership and operational teams.
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 Training and Development Support the implementation of Group policies and appropriate standards, practices, processes, and internal controls relating to business and legal matters. Contribute to the delivery of focused training sessions (classroom or eLearning).
 
 
 
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 Several years of relevant post-qualification experience.
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 Qualified Lawyer/Solicitor with Law degree from a recognized university; bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
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 Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a multinational or technology-driven environment.
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 Proven experience in commercial law, IT contracts, contract management, dispute resolution and regulatory compliance.
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 Strong negotiation and communication skills in English &amp; Arabic; French is a plus.
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 Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
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 International exposure and experience working across diverse legal systems in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa.
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 Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
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 Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to legal problem-solving.
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 Excellent academic qualifications and strong drafting and negotiation skills.
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 Background in technology services, systems integration, or a global in-house legal function.
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 Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.
 
 
 
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 Let&rsquo;s grow together.
 
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