Licensed Lawyer

Job Vacancy | Licensed Attorney – Riyadh

A foreign law firm specialized in legal services for companies and foreign investment is seeking a Licensed Attorney in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to join its legal team in Riyadh, as part of establishing and developing its new office in the Kingdom.

This opportunity is intended for experienced attorneys capable of handling corporate matters, contracts, commercial disputes, litigation, foreign investment, companies law, and labor regulations within Saudi Arabia.

This is not a traditional legal role. It is an advanced professional opportunity to join an legal entity during its expansion in the Saudi market, with a possible future path — not mandatory and not automatically guaranteed — to becoming a licensed partner in the firm, subject to competence, seriousness, performance, added value, regulatory requirements, and final agreement between the parties.

Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

About the Firm

The firm is a foreign law firm specialized in providing legal services to the commercial and investment sectors.

It is currently establishing its office in Riyadh to provide specialized legal services within Saudi Arabia in accordance with high professional standards.

The firm serves companies, investors, entrepreneurs, commercial entities, and foreign companies seeking to enter or expand within the Saudi market.

Main practice areas include:

Legal advisory services for companies.

Incorporation of companies and legal entities.

Foreign investment and investor licensing.

Companies law, governance, and compliance.

Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.

Commercial disputes and litigation.

Shareholders’ and partners’ disputes.

Mergers and acquisitions.

Labor regulations and employment relations.

Negotiations and settlements.

Legal risk management for companies.

Supporting foreign companies entering the Saudi market.

The firm is seeking a licensed attorney in Saudi Arabia to join its team in Riyadh and provide advanced legal services to local and foreign corporate clients.

The attorney will play a key role in legal advisory services, litigation, drafting legal memoranda, preparing statements of claim, reviewing and drafting contracts, handling corporate matters, and supporting clients in foreign investment, companies law, and labor-related matters.

This role requires genuine practical experience, professional independence, strong legal analysis, precise drafting, litigation skills, negotiation ability, client communication skills, and a strong understanding of the commercial sector.

In addition to employment as a Licensed Attorney, the firm may offer distinguished attorneys a future opportunity for professional growth, including a possible path to becoming a licensed partner in the firm within a period to be evaluated later.

This path:

Is not an automatic obligation on the firm.

Does not constitute a final promise or guarantee of partnership.

Does not arise merely upon appointment or commencement of work.

Is subject to evaluation of actual performance and professional commitment.

Depends on competence, seriousness, diligence, and discipline.

Is linked to the attorney’s ability to add real value to the firm and its clients.

Is subject to the firm’s needs, regulatory requirements, and final agreement between the parties.

The licensed attorney will undertake advanced legal duties, including legal advisory, litigation, contract drafting, legal memoranda preparation, corporate file handling, and representing clients before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities within the Kingdom.

The role requires the ability to manage legal files from inception to closure, understand the regulatory and commercial aspects of each matter, and provide practical legal solutions that protect clients’ interests and support their commercial decisions.

and Responsibilities

Litigation and Advocacy

Represent clients before courts and judicial and quasi-judicial authorities within the Kingdom.

Prepare statements of claim, defense memoranda, appeal briefs, petitions, and judicial applications.

Study case files and analyze facts, documents, and evidence.

Develop appropriate legal strategies.

Attend court hearings and follow up on procedures and statutory deadlines.

Handle commercial, labor, administrative, and corporate cases.

Prepare periodic reports for clients regarding case updates and potential risks.

Provide legal advice to Saudi, Gulf, and foreign companies operating within the Kingdom.

Prepare written legal opinions on commercial, corporate, and labor matters.

Analyze regulations and bylaws relevant to clients’ businesses.

Provide practical legal solutions that help companies comply and reduce risks.

Support clients in legal decisions related to commercial activities.

Handle foreign investment files and competent authority requirements.

Contracts and Agreements

Draft and review commercial contracts of various types.

Prepare and review articles of association and partners’ and shareholders’ agreements.

Draft memoranda of understanding and non-disclosure agreements.

Review employment contracts, service agreements, construction contracts, supply contracts, and other commercial agreements.

Identify legal risks in contracts and propose appropriate amendments.

Participate in negotiations on contract and agreement terms.

Handle contracts and legal correspondence in Arabic and English.

Provide legal support in incorporating companies and legal entities within the Kingdom.

Handle governance matters and partners’ and shareholders’ resolutions.

Provide advice related to companies law and relevant commercial regulations.

Support clients in foreign investment matters and government authority requirements.

Contribute to mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring matters.

Handle liquidation, exit procedures, and partner disputes when required.

Follow up on companies’ regulatory compliance requirements.

Participate in legal and commercial negotiations.

Prepare amicable settlement solutions in commercial and labor disputes.

Draft settlement and release agreements.

Provide practical legal proposals to resolve disputes and reduce risks.

Represent clients’ interests in meetings and negotiations when required.

Maintain professional communication with clients.

Understand clients’ legal and commercial needs.

Manage legal files and organize documents.

Prepare clear reports on file status.

Work with the firm’s team to ensure accurate, prompt, and effective legal services.

Fully comply with professional confidentiality and legal ethics.

The applicant must meet the following requirements:

Licensed attorney in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Valid license, with at least 5 years since obtaining it.

Minimum of 5 years of practical legal experience.

Actual experience in litigation before courts and judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.

Strong experience in providing legal services to companies.

Clear experience in companies law and relevant commercial laws.

Practical experience in corporate and commercial cases.

Proven ability to prepare legal memoranda, statements of claim, and appeal briefs.

Proven ability to draft and review contracts and agreements.

Good knowledge of labor regulations, foreign investment, governance, and compliance.

Ability to handle and analyze complex legal files.

High commitment to professional confidentiality and legal ethics.

Ability to assume responsibility and work under pressure.

Readiness to participate in establishing and building a new law office in Riyadh.

A master’s degree in law, regulations, Sharia, or any related legal field is required as a minimum.

Applications that do not meet the required academic qualification will not be considered.

A doctoral degree, fellowships, or specialized professional certifications are considered a strong added advantage.

Professional courses in companies, contracts, arbitration, foreign investment, governance, or compliance are considered an added advantage.

Strong legal research and regulatory analysis.

Strong and disciplined Arabic legal drafting.

Excellent ability to draft memoranda, briefs, and objections.

Practical understanding of litigation procedures in the Kingdom.

Ability to build legal defenses and formulate regulatory arguments.

Ability to read contracts and analyze risks.

in corporate cases and commercial disputes.

Good understanding of companies’ and investors’ needs.

Ability to provide clear, practical, and implementable legal opinions.

High accuracy in reviewing legal documents.

Ability to manage multiple legal files efficiently.

Arabic as a native language.

Strong ability in legal drafting in Arabic.

Proficiency in preparing memoranda, contracts, and legal correspondence in a professional legal style.

English proficiency at a minimum level of B1.

Applications that do not meet the required minimum English level will not be considered.

Ability to speak and write in English in a professional environment.

Ability to read and understand contracts, correspondence, and legal documents in English.

Ability to communicate with clients or non-Arabic-speaking colleagues when required.

Higher fluency in English and the ability to draft contracts or legal correspondence in English are considered a strong added advantage.

Strong negotiation skills.

Team spirit and ability to work within a team.

Discipline and commitment to deadlines.

Initiative and responsibility.

Professional client communication.

Flexibility in a new and developing work environment.

Willingness to learn and continuously develop.

Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Enthusiasm to build a strong legal presence in the Saudi market.

Commercial thinking alongside legal thinking.