Lawyer

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

Job summary

Abdulaziz Alsuhayman Law Firm, a specialized corporate law practice in Saudi Arabia, seeks a driven Lawyer with strong drafting skills and a commitment to building a successful legal career. You will handle complex commercial transactions, contracts, and advisory matters for regional clients.

The role requires at least 3 years’ experience in reputable firms, fluency in Arabic, strong English, and deep knowledge of Saudi law and Sharia principles.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in reputable law firms.
• Excellent command of legal drafting and Arabic communication.
• Strong English proficiency is highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Saudi law, Sharia, and corporate/commercial law.
• Experience with due diligence, M&A, litigation/arbitration.
• Familiarity with legal tech tools for document and task management.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and drafting various legal documents, commercial contracts, partnerships, NDAs, and service agreements; provide precise legal recommendations for complex transactions.
• Analyze, summarize, and propose amendments to complex documents with strong attention to detail.
• Support legal due diligence and M&A transactions.
• Prepare legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs for commercial litigation and ADR.
• Manage legal files against timelines, track billable hours, and use document-management and time-tracking tools.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on Saudi laws, regulations, and precedents.
• Write legal articles and newsletters to support firm knowledge and client communication.

Skills

Legal drafting

Arabic language

English language

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia

LL.M preferred

Tools

Document-management systems

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.