Senior Counsel📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Al Jubairi Law Firm is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This position involves leading complex corporate transactions, providing strategic legal counsel, overseeing litigation, and managing legal teams. The Senior Counsel will collaborate with the firm's Partners to contribute to the firm's ongoing success and growth. This full-time role offers the opportunity to engage in significant legal work within a professional environment, advising clients on a broad range of legal issues and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures (JV), share purchase agreements (SPA), and the establishment of special purpose vehicles (SPVs).
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements and complex transaction documents.
• Advise clients on corporate law, commercial law, and labor law matters.
• Manage commercial and labor litigation cases from initiation to resolution.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients and assess legal and commercial risks.
• Represent clients before judicial and quasi-judicial authorities when required.
• Manage legal matters from inception to completion, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise teams of Associates and Legal Advisors.
• Collaborate with Partners on client development, complex mandates, and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure effective work allocation.
• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments relevant to clients and practice areas.
• Prepare legal memoranda, reports, and client updates.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and client service.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent is mandatory.
• A Master's degree in Law (LLM) is considered an advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience is required.
• Significant experience in M&A, JV transactions, SPAs, SPVs, and corporate/commercial advisory work is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in managing commercial and labor litigation matters.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams of legal professionals.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple complex legal matters concurrently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Saudi nationals are preferred for this role.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Corporate Transactions (M&A, JV, SPA, SPV)
• Commercial Agreements
• Corporate, Commercial, and Labor Law Advisory
• Commercial and Labor Litigation Management
• Strategic Legal Advice and Risk Assessment
• Client Representation
• Team Leadership and Mentoring
• Client Development and Stakeholder Management
• Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring
• Legal Drafting and Negotiation
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Professionalism and Confidentiality
• Client Service Excellence
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role offers a professional and collaborative work environment, with opportunities to work directly with Partners on high-profile matters. The firm provides a competitive salary package and medical insurance.