Senior Level Corporate Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Clifford Chance Full time

The Work

We apply our significant regional European and international experience to a broad range of corporate regulatory and commercial activities including mergers acquisitions and disposals (both public and private) joint ventures corporate restructurings and ECM.

Key Attractions

AS&H Clifford Chance is the current holder of the prestigious IFLR Saudi Arabian Law Firm of the Year and the team has won the award for all but one of the past fourteen years since the inception of this award.  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 firstever concurrent dual IPO and listing on UAE and KSAs 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 ofshares 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 AlAwwal Bank
  • Saudi Electricity Company on the conversion of its financial government liabilities into a SAR billion (approx. USD 45 billion) Sharia compliant subordinated financial equitylike instrument with a redemption option considered the worlds largest Sharia 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 oversee complex corporate transactions including mergers acquisitions and joint ventures.
  • You will be given the chance to handle a variety of work including public and private M&A and ECM transactions across the Middle East.
  • Provide highlevel strategic legal advice to clients on corporate governance regulatory compliance and risk management.
  • Draft review and negotiate a wide range of sophisticated corporate documents and agreements.
  • Supervise mentor and develop junior associates and fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Collaborate with other practice areas within the firm to provide comprehensive and integrated legal solutions.
  • Maintain and enhance client relationships ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
  • Stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends to provide proactive and forwardthinking advice to clients.

Qualifications :

Skills & Experience

  • Qualified lawyer with 78 years of postqualification experience in corporate law preferably within a toptier international law firm.
  • 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 crossborder transactions would be advantageous.
  • Extensive experience in managing and executing complex corporate transactions.
  • Exceptional drafting negotiation and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Proactive with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Arabic is advantageous.
  • You should also have a genuine and demonstrable interest in or affinity for the Middle East.
  • In all cases candidates should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; excellent drafting analytical and communication skills; and enjoy being part of a friendly outgoing team. You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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