Lawyer

Abdulaziz Alsuhayman Law Firm; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdulaziz Alsuhayman Law Firm, a specialized corporate law practice, seeks a driven Lawyer with strong drafting and advisory capabilities to join its team in Saudi Arabia. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service agreements, while ensuring precise, practical recommendations for complex transactions.

The lawyer will contribute to due diligence for M&A, prepare memoranda and pleadings for litigation and ADR, and support

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Mandatory).
• 3+ years of practical experience in reputable law firms.
• Excellent command of legal drafting and communication in Arabic (Essential).
• Strong knowledge of Saudi law, Sharia principles, and commercial/business laws.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and preparing various legal documents, commercial contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Analysing and proposing amendments to complex legal documents with strong attention to detail.
• Contributing to due diligence processes and supporting M&A transactions.
• Preparing legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs for commercial litigation and ADR proceedings.
• Managing legal files against timelines, tracking billable hours and progress.
• Conducting in-depth legal research on Saudi laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Writing legal articles and newsletters to support firm knowledge and client communication.

Skills

Legal drafting

Arabic language

English language

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia

LL.M (preferred)

Job description

Abdulaziz Alsuhayman Law Firm is a specialized corporate law firm providing comprehensive legal services for businesses. We collaborate with local and regional clients on complex corporate transactions, commercial contracts, advisory services, commercial disputes, and arbitration. We are seeking a driven Lawyer with a strong command of legal drafting and a commitment to building a successful legal career.

Why Join Us?

We offer a challenging environment with direct exposure to high-impact local and regional deals. You will benefit from continuous professional development, mentorship from senior partners, and a clear career trajectory for growth within the firm.

Responsibilities

• The Lawyer will be a key contributor to the firm’s daily legal activities, leading workstreams under supervision. The role requires ensuring accurate and timely delivery of tasks and providing comprehensive, innovative solutions for complex matters, particularly in:
• Drafting & Transactions: Drafting, reviewing, and preparing various legal documents, commercial contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service agreements; preparing precise, practical legal recommendations for complex transactions.
• Analyzing, summarizing, and proposing amendments to complex legal documents, maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Contributing actively to legal due diligence processes and supporting Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Preparing legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs for commercial litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings.
• Practice Management: Managing legal files against clear timelines, tracking billable hours and progress, and utilizing document-management and time-tracking tools efficiently to ensure organized workflow.
• Conducting in-depth legal research on applicable Saudi laws, regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Writing legal articles and newsletters to support firm knowledge and client communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia; an LL.M is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in reputable law firms.
• Excellent command of legal drafting and communication in Arabic (Essential).
• Strong proficiency in English (both drafting and communication) is considered a strong advantage and highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi law, Sharia principles, and commercial/business laws, with experience in local and cross-border matters.
• Practical understanding of corporate law, compliance, commercial contracts, and litigation/arbitration procedures.
• Familiarity with legal tech tools for document and task management.
• Superior communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities efficiently.