Lawyer

Abdulaziz Alsuhayman Law Firm; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdulaziz Alsuhayman Law Firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a driven Lawyer with strong drafting skills and a commitment to building a successful law career. The role involves drafting and reviewing various agreements, conducting legal research, and supporting corporate transactions.

You will lead workstreams under supervision, manage files with clear timelines, and contribute to M&A, litigation, and ADR efforts, while maintaining high attention to detail and client-focused communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia; LL.M 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal drafting

Arabic language

English language

Saudi law & Sharia

Commercial disputes & arbitration

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia

LL.M (preferred)

Tools

Document management tools

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.