Legal Advisor

Abdulaziz Alsuhayman Law Firm; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdulaziz Alsuhayman Law Firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Legal Advisor with strong drafting skills in both Arabic and English to support corporate transactions, contracts, and advisory work. The role requires at least five years of practical experience in reputable firms or corporate legal departments, deep knowledge of Saudi law, and the ability to deliver precise legal advice and innovative solutions.

Candidates should have a Law or Sharia degree (LL.M preferred) and demonstrate excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia; an LL.M is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in reputable law firms or corporate legal departments.
• Excellent legal drafting skills in both Arabic and English.
• Advanced 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 & Advisory: Drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents, commercial contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Client Consultation: Providing precise, practical legal advice and preparing recommendations for complex corporate and commercial transactions.
• Analyzing and summarizing complex legal documents, proposing necessary amendments, and ensuring strong attention to detail.
• Supporting legal due diligence processes and assisting with Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Preparing legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs for commercial litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings.
• Managing legal workflow, developing work plans, tracking billable hours and progress, and utilizing document-management and time-tracking tools efficiently.
• Conducting in-depth legal research on applicable Saudi laws, regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Drafting legal articles and newsletters to support institutional knowledge and client communication.

Skills

Excellent communication

Arabic and English drafting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia; LL.M preferred

Tools

Legal tech/document management tools

Job description

Abdulaziz Alsuhayman Law Firm is a leading corporate law firm specializing in serving local and regional clients. Our expertise spans corporate transactions, commercial contracts and advisory services, commercial disputes, and arbitration. We are seeking a Legal Advisor with strong drafting skills in both Arabic and English and a passion for building a successful, long-term legal career.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a stimulating and challenging work environment, continuous training and development opportunities, exposure to complex regional and local matters, and a clear career path to ensure long-term professional growth and success.

Responsibilities

The Legal Advisor will contribute significantly to the firm’s daily legal operations and lead workstreams under supervision. The role requires ensuring accurate, timely delivery of legal tasks and offering innovative, comprehensive solutions for complex matters, specifically:

• Drafting & Advisory: Drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal documents, commercial contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Client Consultation: Providing precise, practical legal advice and preparing recommendations for complex corporate and commercial transactions.
• Analyzing and summarizing complex legal documents, proposing necessary amendments, and ensuring strong attention to detail.
• Supporting legal due diligence processes and assisting with Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Preparing legal memoranda, pleadings, and briefs for commercial litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings.
• Managing legal workflow, developing work plans, tracking billable hours and progress, and utilizing document-management and time-tracking tools efficiently.
• Conducting in-depth legal research on applicable Saudi laws, regulations, and judicial precedents.
• Drafting legal articles and newsletters to support institutional knowledge and client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Sharia; an LL.M is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in reputable law firms or corporate legal departments (Essential).
• Excellent legal drafting skills in both Arabic and English (Essential).
• Advanced 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.
• Strong Soft Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, proven ability to work as part of a team, and strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to provide efficient and accurate legal advice, analyze complex transactions, and propose innovative solutions.