Senior Disputes Lawyer

Arbete Careers; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Clear path to progression

Job summary

A top-tier law firm is seeking a Senior Disputes Lawyer to manage high-stakes litigation in Saudi Arabia. The role demands a deep expertise in court proceedings, strong Arabic legal drafting, and client management skills. Applicants must have at least 10 years of litigation experience and a law degree from a Saudi university. This position offers competitive salary with bonuses and opportunities for professional development and working on high-profile cases across sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in litigation in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong track record of court advocacy across multiple court types.
• Experience managing client relationships and business development.
• Strong Arabic writing and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation cases and draft legal pleadings in Arabic.
• Advise clients on litigation exposure and dispute resolution strategies.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior lawyers and manage client relationships.

Skills

Legal drafting in Arabic

Strategic thinking

Advocacy skills

Client relationship management

Analytical ability

Education

Law degree from a Saudi university

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a is a top-tier Saudi law firm based in Riyadh and Jeddah, offering comprehensive legal services across sectors such as dispute resolution, corporate law, and regulatory compliance. Known for its strategic client focus and partnership with global firms and provides expert legal solutions both locally and internationally.

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Disputes Lawyer to lead and manage high-stakes litigation matters in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in court proceedings, including the preparation of legal submissions in Arabic and strong advocacy skills for court hearings. This role requires excellent command of Arabic legal drafting, strong analytical ability, and familiarity with litigation practice before the Saudi courts.

The successful candidate will also contribute to client relationship management and business development in both the English and Arabic languages and mentoring junior lawyers. Applicants from both private practice and in-house legal teams are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Legal Drafting

• Lead litigation cases, including drafting legal pleadings, memoranda, and submissions in Arabic.
• Appear before courts and judicial committees, delivering oral arguments and managing proceedings.
• Evaluate legal risks and develop litigation strategies aligned with clients commercial objectives.
• Supervise the preparation of submissions, including ensuring attachments are correctly aligned, expert reports, and evidence submissions.
• Monitor legal developments and court decisions relevant to ongoing and potential disputes.
• Advise clients, both local and international, on litigation exposure, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution strategies, including arbitration and ADR.
• Conduct thorough legal analysis of complex commercial, contractual, and regulatory disputes.
• Provide legal opinions and litigation risk assessments for senior management and stakeholders.
• Guide clients through litigation, settlement negotiations, and enforcement processes.

Business Development & Client Relationship Management

• Contribute to the growth of the dispute resolution practice by identifying new opportunities and engaging with potential clients.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients through proactive legal support and responsive service.
• Collaborate with Partners on developing targeted litigation services for strategic sectors and government entities.
• Represent the firm in conferences, legal forums, and thought leadership initiatives in dispute resolution.

Knowledge Sharing & Team Development

• Mentor and train junior associates on litigation tactics, legal drafting, and court procedures.
• Support firm-wide knowledge sharing on litigation trends, judicial reforms, and procedural developments in Saudi Arabia.
• Participate in the development of practice resources, templates, and litigation tools.
• Contribute to internal and external training programmes, workshops, and seminars on dispute resolution.

Performance Metrics & Case Management

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality legal services across all assigned matters.
• Track billable hours and case budgets, supporting profitability and resource allocation.
• Monitor litigation pipelines, timelines, and KPIs in collaboration with the firm's operations and finance teams.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Law degree from a Saudi university and admitted to practice in Saudi Arabia.
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an internationally recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in litigation, with a strong track record of advocacy across a range of courts (Commercial Courts, Administrative Courts and General Courts) and committees in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, particularly in handling complex commercial disputes.
• Excellent Arabic legal writing skills, including experience preparing court submissions and pleadings.
• Experience managing client relationships and contributing to business development.
• Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution mechanisms is a plus.
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile litigation cases across multiple sectors.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Clear path to progression within the firms Dispute Resolution practice.
• Exposure to cross-border disputes and collaboration with international clients.

Reporting Structure

The Senior Disputes Lawyer will report directly to the Head of the Dispute Resolution Department, and work closely with other partners, associates, and clients to deliver excellence in litigation and advocacy.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.