Riyadh Training Contract

Norton Rose Fulbright; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a trainee solicitor for its Riyadh office, set to start in April 2026. This unique two-year training contract offers diverse exposure across various legal disciplines, enabling trainees to make informed choices about their future specialization. Candidates must have an LLB from a Saudi University, a strong academic record, and be fluent in Arabic. Join us to enhance your skills in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Native Arabic speaker, fluent in written and spoken Arabic.
• Exceptional Academic Requirements: minimum of 3.5 GPA out of 4.0 or 4.5 GPA out of 5.
• Full working rights in the GCC.

Responsibilities

• Experience a variety of legal disciplines during the two-year training contract.
• Participate in hands-on training in corporate, banking, and disputes law.

Education

LLB qualification from a Saudi University

Job description

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Recruitment Business Partnering - London Job Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

Our training contract in Riyadh is one of the most varied among leading international firms. You will get the widest possible exposure to different practice areas and offices around the world, enabling you to make the best and most informed choice of qualification area.

Across the Middle East, we have experienced lawyers in almost every field of law, exposing our trainee solicitors to the full spectrum of opportunities on offer. It is an exciting time to join the Riyadh office as we expand our offering, and we are looking for a trainee to join us in April 2026. As a trainee solicitor you will be challenged with tasks and legal issues by industry professionals, enhancing your analytical thinking and introducing you to some of the demands of our profession. You will also be given the best practical and hands-on training in the practice of corporate, banking, disputes and other areas of law by some of the finest minds in the field. On joining our firm, our induction will assist you in making your transition from student to work life as easy as possible, so you can focus on learning and growing in your career.

The Training Contract

We offer a two-year training contract, which allows our trainee solicitors the opportunity to experience a variety of legal disciplines and exposure to different practice areas and offices around the world. This enables you to make the best and most informed choice in the area of qualification you choose to pursue. You will mainly be based in our Riyadh office but there might be opportunity to undertake a seat in Dubai. Our aim is to provide you with exposure to as many practices and jurisdictions as possible during the two-year training contract.

Who can apply?

To apply for a training contract in Riyadh, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Students and graduates with an LLB qualification from a Saudi University, seeking to obtain their Saudi License to Practice
• Exceptional Academic Requirements (minimum of 3.5 GPA out of 4.0 or 4.5 GPA out of 5)
• Native Arabic speaker (fluent in written and spoken Arabic)
• Candidates must have full working rights in the GCC and will be available to commence in April 2026

Application process

Applications are open until Friday 20 February 2026.

Securing a training contract is subject to a successful application, online psychometric assessment, video interview, and assessment day. The assessment day will take place on a date to be confirmed in March 2026.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusionhere.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.