Legal Secretary Jobs in Riyadh

About the Role

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a global law firm with offices in 15 countries, is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is essential for providing a professional first impression to clients, attorneys, and visitors, and for ensuring the efficient operation of a fast-paced legal environment. The position is based in-office.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a positive and professional first impression for clients and visitors.
• Greet guests promptly and notify internal parties of their arrival.
• Ensure all guests check in at reception to maintain security protocols.
• Answer incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate personnel.
• Provide administrative support, including assistance with travel and hotel arrangements.
• Coordinate transportation needs for clients, such as arranging cabs and car services.
• Reserve visitor offices, schedule meetings, and coordinate conference room reservations.
• Manage conference room setups to meet reservation requests.
• Order catering and assist with meeting and event setups.
• Purchase, track, and stock food and beverage supplies, working with vendors and submitting invoices.
• Maintain visitor, delivery, and outgoing package logs.
• Perform office services tasks including mail delivery, messenger services, mail processing, faxing, and handling large print, scan, and copy jobs.
• Monitor office supplies and order new stationery, furniture, appliances, and electronics as needed.
• Assist with event logistics, including maintaining RSVP lists and creating nametags.
• Support the coordination of office newsletters and other communications.
• Act as a liaison to building management for service requests.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all tasks.
• Assist with department activities such as processing invoices and expenses.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the office and attorneys.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or College Degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a receptionist or administrative assistant role within a professional environment.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Professional demeanor and presentation.
• Ability to provide high-quality client service.
• Proactive approach to assisting others.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective time management abilities.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to emerging AI and related technologies.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including its capabilities, limitations, and the importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time, in-office position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a global firm environment, contributing to the smooth functioning of the legal practice.

A law firm in northern Riyadh announces the opening of the door to join the team with the title:
Intern Lawyer or Intern Lawyer
To work within the Bankruptcy Center affiliated with the company.
Requirements:

• Holder of a bachelor's degree in law or Sharia.
• No prior experience is required.
• Must be a resident of Riyadh.
• Preferred to reside in northern Riyadh or nearby areas.
• Passion for learning and professional development.
• Desire to specialize and work in the field of bankruptcy and financial reorganization.
• Good skills in legal research and drafting memoranda.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Seriousness, commitment, and ability to take responsibility.

Benefits of joining the team:

• Working in one of the most growing and developing legal fields.
• Gaining specialized practical experience in bankruptcy systems and procedures.
• A professional work environment supportive of learning and professional development.

Working hours:

• From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Weekly off: Friday and Saturday.

Work location:
Northern Riyadh.
To join the team:
Please send your CV via the WhatsApp link

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About the Role

Rayne is seeking talented and commercially minded Commercial Lawyers to join its growing team in Saudi Arabia. This is an opportunity to work on flexible contract roles with embedded secondment opportunities directly within client organizations across Riyadh. You will function as an extension of their in-house legal teams, with the support of the Rayne team.

Our model is built on trust and transparency. We believe lawyers should not have to choose between quality work and a working life that fits them. Secondments vary in length, sector, legal discipline, and working arrangement, providing exposure to diverse sectors and working environments at the forefront of Saudi Arabia's economic transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), framework agreements, services agreements, SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, and supply contracts.
• Advising on corporate and governance matters, restructurings, joint ventures, and providing day-to-day in-house legal support.
• Supporting Vision 2030-aligned projects and strategic initiatives, working closely with business teams across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, real estate, and financial services.
• Advising on Saudi-specific regulatory and compliance requirements, including those set by the Ministry of Investment (MISA), Capital Market Authority (CMA), and Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) where relevant.
• Identifying and managing legal risk, flagging issues early, and delivering pragmatic, commercially minded solutions.
• Operating with confidence and agility in fast-paced, in-house environments.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE), though this is flexible depending on experience and the specific secondment.
• Strong familiarity with Saudi commercial law, regulatory frameworks, and the contracting landscape.
• A background that spans both private practice and in-house legal experience.
• Adaptability, pragmatism, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• A consultant mindset, with enjoyment for partnering with the business.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is essential.

Required Skills

• Commercial Contracts (drafting, reviewing, and negotiation)
• Corporate Matters (including governance, restructurings, and joint ventures)
• Experience with various agreement types such as MSAs, framework agreements, services agreements, SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, and supply contracts.
• In-house Legal Support
• Understanding of Vision 2030 alignment and related projects.
• Regulatory Compliance (including MISA, CMA, SAMA where applicable)
• Legal Risk Management
• Delivery of Pragmatic Solutions
• Adaptability and Pragmatism
• Independent Work and Collaboration
• Business Partnering

Work Environment and Location

This is a contract role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The positions involve embedded secondments directly within client organizations, offering exposure to diverse working environments across various sectors.