Senior Disputes Lawyer: Lead High-Stakes Litigation in KSA

Arbete Careers; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious client in the EdTech sector in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Disputes Lawyer to manage high-stakes litigation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive courtroom experience, strong advocacy and analytical skills, alongside proficiency in Arabic legal drafting. This role involves contributing to business development efforts and mentoring junior lawyers, presenting a unique opportunity for professional growth and exposure to cross-border disputes.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Clear path to progression within the firm

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in litigation, including high-stakes cases.
• Strong Arabic legal writing skills for court submissions.
• Experience with alternative dispute resolution mechanisms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-stakes litigation matters.
• Draft legal pleadings, memoranda, and submissions in Arabic.
• Advise clients on litigation exposure and dispute resolution strategies.

Skills

Advocacy

Legal Drafting

Analytical Skills

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Law degree from a Saudi university

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Job description

A prestigious client in the EdTech sector in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Disputes Lawyer to manage high-stakes litigation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive courtroom experience, strong advocacy and analytical skills, alongside proficiency in Arabic legal drafting. This role involves contributing to business development efforts and mentoring junior lawyers, presenting a unique opportunity for professional growth and exposure to cross-border disputes.