M&A Associate (Arabic Speaking)

Buchanan; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

[Unknown] law firm in Riyadh is seeking an M&A Associate with 4+ years’ PQE to cover regional and international corporate transactions across the Middle East. The role emphasizes cross-border deal exposure, strong drafting, and negotiation skills within a growing Riyadh practice.

Ideal candidate is based in the Middle East, fluent in Arabic, and possesses excellent communication abilities. Comprehensive relocation support may be offered as part of the package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ PQE with strong M&A experience.
• Arabic language skills required.
• Currently based in the Middle East region.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded with strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on public and private M&A transactions across the Middle East.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documentation including share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and joint venture agreements.
• Support acquisitions, disposals and strategic investments.
• Manage due diligence processes and assist with transaction structuring.
• Work closely with partners on complex cross-border deals.
• Develop relationships with regional corporates, investors and family groups.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Arabic language

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking an M&A Associate to join its Riyadh office. The team advises regional and international clients on complex corporate transactions across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a mid-to-senior level associate with strong M&A experience who is already based in the region and looking to take on significant responsibility within a growing practice.

What You’ll Do

• Advise clients on public and private M&A transactions across the Middle East.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documentation including share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and joint venture agreements.
• Support acquisitions, disposals and strategic investments.
• Manage due diligence processes and assist with transaction structuring.
• Work closely with partners on complex cross-border deals.
• Develop relationships with regional corporates, investors and family groups.

About You

• 4+ years’ PQE with strong M&A experience.
• Arabic language skills required.
• Currently based in the Middle East region.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded with strong communication abilities.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Middle East market compensation package.
• Tax-efficient income depending on location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including relocation support where applicable.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a growing Riyadh practice at an early stage of expansion.
• Strong partner interaction within a lean team structure.
• Exposure to high-value regional M&A transactions.
• Excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a developing platform.

The Process

• Interview process with the partners leading the practice.