TRANSACTIONAL SERVICES (EMPLOYMENT) LAWYER

TRANSACTIONAL SERVICES (EMPLOYMENT) LAWYER

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

The Role

A successful candidate will:

• Work closely with our team in the Riyadh office and the wider Middle East team on a diverse range of Employment matters with the opportunity to also work on corporate/commercial/regulatory matters.
• Provide day-to-day advisory support on Employment issues with a particular focus on KSA.
• Advise on contentious Employment matters, including litigation, investigations and dispute resolution in local courts in KSA.
• Advise on corporate structuring, company setup, licensing, regulatory compliance, and governance in KSA, where possible.
• Support regional clients on cross-border projects, workforce changes, and executive-level matters.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary teams, often in conjunction with corporate, regulatory and commercial lawyers, as well as colleagues from our international offices.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5+ years PQE gained in a reputable regional or international law firm is essential.
• Candidates with specific capability in Employment law in KSA, ideally gained in a reputable regional or international law firm is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in both contentious and advisory Employment matters is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of KSA's Labour Law, KSA's Companies Law, and general corporate compliance, and regulatory frameworks in KSA is essential.
• Experience in KSA corporate structuring, company setup, licensing, regulatory compliance, and governance in KSA is highly desirable.
• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English is highly desirable both written and spoken.
• Strong academic background and technical ability, combined with commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Team player, eager to contribute to the growth and development of the team and the firm's regional footprint.
• Experience on the ground in KSA, and willingness to be located (relocate) to Riyadh.

Company Industry

• Legal
• Law Firm