Saudi Legal Trainee, Global M&A & Capital Practice

0400 FBD USA LLP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields invites applications for a legal trainee position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role sits within the GMAC practice and involves exposure to cross-border transactions, regulatory work, and general corporate advisory, with significant international dimensions across the MENA region.

We seek a KSA national who has completed a law degree in KSA and is registered or in the process of registering for a training licence with the Saudi Ministry of Justice as a Legal Trainee.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communications (oral and written).
• Strong academic record in law and related studies.
• Willingness to learn and support across teams, including commercial and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile transactions with experienced lawyers.
• Provide legal support to negotiations and due diligence.
• Contribute to research, translations, business development, and knowledge management tasks.
• Collaborate with MENA DR teams as appropriate.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Education

Law degree (KSA)

Job description

Freshfields invites applications for a legal trainee position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role sits within the GMAC practice and involves exposure to cross-border transactions, regulatory work, and general corporate advisory, with significant international dimensions across the MENA region.

We seek a KSA national who has completed a law degree in KSA and is registered or in the process of registering for a training licence with the Saudi Ministry of Justice as a Legal Trainee.