Mid-Level Corporate Lawyer

Clifford Chance; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced lawyer specializing in M&A and ECM transactions. The role involves managing complex corporate deals, providing strategic legal advice, and mentoring junior associates. Candidates must be fluent in English and have experience in top-tier firms. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in M&A and ECM transactions.
• Experience in a top-tier international law firm is required.
• Strong academic results and a practical commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex corporate transactions.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documents.

Skills

M&A and ECM transactions

Fluent in English

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer with top-tier firm experience

Job description

Job Description

The Work

We apply our significant regional, European, and international experience to a broad range of corporate, regulatory, and commercial activities including mergers, acquisitions, and disposals (both public and private), joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and ECM.

Key Attractions

AS&H Clifford Chance is the current holder of the prestigious IFLR Saudi Arabian Law Firm of the Year. The team was also ranked first by Mergermarket, both in terms of M&A deal value and deal volume in Saudi Arabia for 2018 and 2019.

You will work on leading deals for top-tier clients. The range, calibre, and international scope of the deal flow are unique.

Recent deal highlights include advising:

• Americana Restaurants PLC in relation to the first-ever concurrent dual IPO and listing on UAE and KSA’s stock exchanges
• Saudi Tadawul Group Company on its SAR billion landmark IPO and SAR billion listing on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)
• The National Petrochemical Company (Petrochem) on its merger with Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) via share exchange
• Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) on the “First of its Kind” transaction for the sale of treasury shares (through a rights issue mechanism) in Saudi Arabia
• The Public Investment Fund on its secondary public offering of 100,200,000 shares in STC, with an offering size of SAR 12 billion; a first of its kind in the market
• The Public Investment Fund on the US$ billion disposal of a 70% stake in SABIC to Saudi Arabian Oil Company, the largest M&A ever in the region
• The largest banking merger between NCB and SAMBA Financial Group
• The first statutory banking merger between SABB and Al-Awwal Bank
• Saudi Electricity Company on converting its financial government liabilities into a SAR billion (approx. USD 45 billion) Shari'a compliant subordinated financial instrument with a redemption option, considered the world's largest Shari’a compliant transaction
• The first Rule 144A IPO for Arabian Centres in Saudi Arabia

The sophisticated internal training programme offered is unmatched in the region and includes local monthly courses run by The Academy with opportunities to attend training programmes across the Clifford Chance network.

The team is proud of their reputation for being informal, supportive, and meritocratic.

You will be part of a well-organized, structured team providing a supportive environment to learn and flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents and agreements.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates.
• Collaborate with other practice areas for comprehensive legal solutions.
• Maintain and develop client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends for proactive advice.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in M&A and ECM transactions.
• Fluent in English; experience in a top-tier international law firm is required. Fluency in Arabic is valued but not necessary.
• First-class legal ability with a practical commercial approach; excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills; strong academic results.
• Experience or exposure to Saudi Law in cross-border transactions is advantageous.
• Genuine interest or affinity for the Middle East.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Proactive with a strong sense of initiative and independence.

Company Description

Who we are

AS&H Clifford Chance offers a leading legal service for Saudi and international clients in Saudi Arabia’s dynamic market.

We combine global standards with local expertise, focusing on capital markets, corporate and M&A, finance and banking, real estate, litigation, and dispute resolution.

Our experience in Saudi Arabia is extensive, advising key ministries, government entities, and a wide range of businesses and financial institutions. We have led many innovative transactions in the region.