Legal Assistant

Barratt Galvin; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious multinational law firm in Riyadh is seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant (LA) to oversee day-to-day office administrative functions and provide first-class support to senior lawyers. Candidates must be fluent in Arabic and English, have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, and possess strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory portals. The role offers a competitive salary of SAR 26,000–30,000 per month along with medical insurance and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Iqama and visa support

30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an international law firm or professional services environment.
• Currently based in Riyadh with a transferable Iqama.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, handle pressure, and maintain high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive LA support to lawyers, including diary management.
• Support local onboarding/offboarding, BD events, ESG reporting.
• Maintain meticulous records for legal and client documentation.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic and English

Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory portals

High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship management skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

A prestigious multinational law firm with exciting regional growth plans is seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant (LA) to join their expanding Riyadh office.

As the firm continues its strategic expansion across the Middle East over the next 12–18 months, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a world-class team delivering high-level support to a fast-paced, professional environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day office administrative functions, and providing first-class LA support to senior lawyers, while assisting the Middle East Operations Manager in a wide range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive LA support to lawyers, including diary management and secretarial tasks.

• Support local onboarding/offboarding, BD events, ESG reporting, and office sustainability initiatives.

• Maintain meticulous records for legal and client documentation.

• Assist with translation requests and act as liaison for business service managers across the region.

Requirements

• Fluent in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).

• Currently based in Riyadh with a transferable Iqama.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an international law firm or professional services environment.

• Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory portals and legal frameworks.

• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship management skills.

• Proven ability to prioritise tasks, handle pressure, and maintain high attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: SAR 26,000–30,000 per month depending on experience

• Medical insurance for employee and dependents

• Iqama and visa support for employee and family

• 30 days annual leave plus KSA public holidays

• Life assurance

• A collaborative and professional environment with regional exposure

Apply Now! If you meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

About Barratt Galvin
Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment agencybased in Australia, with more than 20 years of combined experience placing professionals in law jobs in Australia, London, and the Middle East.

From our Sydney base, we connect lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries, executive assistants, HR, business development and marketing professionals, and office support staff with mid-tier, top-tier, and international law firms.

Whether you are seeking your next legal job in Australia or planning an international move to London or the Middle East, our team provides trusted guidance, access to exclusive law firm opportunities, and market-leading salary insights.

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