Mid-level Corporate Lawyer
4 months ago
Job Description
**The Role**
**Key Attractions**
AS&H Clifford Chance is the current holder of the prestigious IFLR Saudi Arabian Law Firm of the Year. The team was also ranked first by Mergermarket, both in terms of M&A deal value and deal volume in Saudi Arabia for 2018 and 2019.
You will work on leading deals for top tier clients. The range, calibre and international scope of the deal flow is unique.
Recent deal highlights include advising:
- Americana Restaurants PLC in relation to the first-ever concurrent dual IPO and listing on UAE and KSA’s stock exchanges
- Saudi Tadawul Group Company on its SAR 3.78 billion landmark IPO and SAR 12.6 billion listing on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)
- The National Petrochemical Company (Petrochem) on its merger with Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) by way of a share exchange transaction
- Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) on the “First of its Kind” transaction for the sale of treasury shares (through a rights issue mechanism) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- the Public Investment Fund on its secondary public offering of 100,200,000 shares in STC, with an offering size of SAR 12 billion; a first of its kind in the market
- the Public Investment Fund on the US$ 69.1 billion disposal of a 70% stake in SABIC to Saudi Arabian Oil Company, the largest M&A ever in the region
- the largest banking merger between NCB and SAMBA Financial Group
- the first statutory banking merger between SABB and Al-Awwal Bank
- Saudi Electricity Company on the conversion of its financial government liabilities into a SAR 167.92 billion (approx. USD 45 billion) Shari'a compliant subordinated financial equity-like instrument with a redemption option, considered the world's largest Shari’a compliant transaction ever to be executed the first Rule 144A IPO for Arabian Centres in Saudi Arabia
The sophisticated internal training programme offered is unmatched in the region and includes local monthly courses run by The Academy with the opportunity to attend training programmes across the Clifford Chance network of offices.
The team is proud of their reputation for being a very informal, supportive, and meritocratic group.
You will feel part of a well organised and structured team which forms a supportive environment in which you can learn and flourish.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead and manage complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
- Provide strategic legal advice to clients on corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents and agreements.
- Supervise and mentor junior associates.
- Collaborate with other practice areas within the firm to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
- Maintain and develop client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
- Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends to provide proactive advice to clients.
**Qualifications**:
**Your experience**
- Proven track record of acting or leading on M&A and ECM transactions.
- Experience in, or exposure to, advising on Saudi Law aspects of international cross-border transactions would be advantageous.
- You should also have a genuine and demonstrable interest in, or affinity for, the Middle East.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Proactive, with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work independently.
Company Description
**Who We Are**
AS&H Clifford Chance provides a market-leading legal offering for Saudi and international clients in the exceptionally dynamic and fast-growing market in Saudi Arabia.
AS&H Clifford Chance helps clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. Focusing on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; litigation and dispute resolution.
We have amassed a wealth of experience in Saudi Arabia and have led the market in developing many of the features of existing market practice. The team regularly advises key Saudi Ministries and government-owned entities as well as a wide range of government owned, privately and publicly held Saudi and international businesses, listed companies and financial institutions. The firm has a strong track record of advising on some of the most innovative and ground-breaking transactions in Saudi Arabia.
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspectiv
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