Energy and Oil & Gas - Litigation - Defense Attorney in Riyadh, ar Riyad

LawCrossing; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and utilities firm in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to manage a range of litigation matters, particularly in energy and utilities disputes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years' PQE, preferably from leading law firms or in-house organizations. Proficiency in Arabic is preferred. This open-ended contract role offers a competitive salary between $16,000 - $20,000 per month, based in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ PQE in litigation.
• Experience at leading law firms or in-house organizations.
• Commitment to a contract role based in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Act as Litigation Lawyer for a senior in-house role in an energy company.
• Involve in a full range of litigation matters.
• Collaborate with the company’s legal team.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Energy or utilities disputes

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Qualification as a solicitor

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Energy and Oil & Gas - Litigation - Defense Attorney in Riyadh, ar Riyad

Location: Riyadh, ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia

Practice Setting: Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Act as Litigation Lawyer for a senior in-house role in an energy and utilities company in Saudi Arabia.
• Involve in a full range of litigation matters, especially relating to energy or utilities disputes.
• Collaborate with the company’s legal team on strategy and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a solicitor
• 7+ years’ PQE
• Experience advising on commercial litigation matters, particularly energy or utilities disputes
• Experience at leading international law firms or notable in-house organisations
• Exposure to working with clients in the Middle East and/or KSA
• Fluency in Arabic preferred
• The ability to commit to a contract role based in Saudi Arabia

Salary / Contract

The salary for this role is between $16,000 - $20,000 per month, depending on experience. The contract is open-ended but is likely to run for a minimum of 12 months and will be based in Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

This reputed Energy & Utilities company is a well-regarded organisation based in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to providing efficient energy and utilities services in the Middle East and Africa region.