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.

About the Role

Gartner is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Paralegal - Corporate to join its Corporate Legal team. This role will provide essential legal and operational support across the Gulf and EMEA regions, with a primary focus on corporate secretarial matters and regulatory filings. The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time opportunity within a dynamic, global organization. The Sr Paralegal will play a crucial role in enabling commercial activities by providing vital licensing and registration support, ensuring seamless business operations and maintaining the integrity and compliance of Gartner's corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all corporate secretarial activities for entities across the Gulf region and EMEA, including the meticulous maintenance of statutory registers, minute books, and all corporate records.
• Coordinate and prepare comprehensive board and shareholder materials, encompassing resolutions, minutes, and essential governance documentation.
• Support the complete lifecycle of legal entities, from incorporation and restructuring to amendments and dissolutions, ensuring strict adherence to all applicable local laws and regulations.
• Lead and coordinate all regulatory filings with relevant authorities, fostering strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external advisors as necessary.
• Maintain and update legal entity management systems and document repositories, guaranteeing data accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness at all times.
• Monitor evolving regulatory developments and actively support ongoing corporate governance and compliance obligations across a multitude of jurisdictions.
• Provide critical support to commercial teams by managing government portal filings, registrations, and licensing requirements to facilitate and enable business operations.
• Collaborate effectively with key business stakeholders across Contracts, Finance, Legal, Sales, Tax, Treasury, and other departments to deliver robust corporate secretarial support.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in both English and Arabic is mandatory, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Possess a strong understanding of corporate secretarial practices and the regional regulatory environments within Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf region.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing government portals and effectively managing regulatory filings and submissions.
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and operate with a high degree of independence within a distributed, cross-time-zone environment.
• Demonstrate a proactive growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning, actively seeking opportunities to build new skills, gain exposure to new jurisdictions, and stay current with evolving legal, regulatory, and business practices.

Required Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic
• Corporate secretarial practices
• Regional regulatory environments within Saudi Arabia and the Gulf
• Government portals
• Regulatory filings and submissions
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaboration across global teams
• Ability to operate independently in a distributed, cross-time-zone environment
• Growth mindset
• Continuous learning

Experience and Education

The role requires 5-10+ years of relevant experience in a corporate legal or paralegal role. Experience within a multinational organization and supporting multi-jurisdictional entities is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A paralegal certification or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is seeking an experienced Legal Researcher to join its team in Riyadh. This role involves conducting work with general direction, focusing on developing solutions to challenges that require analysis and resolving issues escalated from junior levels. The Legal Researcher will undertake complex operational activities, including the collection, consolidation, prioritization, and analysis of requests, while also contributing to the development and delivery of legal advisory services.

Jobholders at this level are expected to support continuous improvement initiatives for systems, processes, and practices, incorporating leading practices and productivity enhancements. They will play a key role in developing methodologies, working guidelines, templates, and processes for legal inquiry research and advisory services across all ZATCA functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices, considering leading practices and productivity enhancements.
• Develop methodologies, working guidelines, templates, and processes for legal inquiry research and advisory services related to all ZATCA functions.
• Receive and evaluate requests for legal advice, classifying them according to urgency and relevance.
• Maintain the continuous update of legal advisory database systems, ensuring request logs are current.
• Assist in the development and delivery of relevant legal studies and provide non-tax, zakat, and customs legal opinions on inquiries received from various sectors and divisions.
• Provide legal advice for simple inquiries, clarifying ambiguities and offering solutions and recommendations.
• Develop employee feedback and satisfaction surveys, ensuring compliance with relevant research and global best practices.
• Communicate legal advisory services satisfaction surveys to key stakeholders and ensure accurate completion within specified dates.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, processes, and standard operating procedures to ensure work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in solving escalated problems and provide necessary support to junior team members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Escalate complex problems to the appropriate personnel to ensure proper closure of cases and issues.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Train junior staff on various job activities to facilitate knowledge transfer, where applicable.
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibilities, and monitor the workflow of subordinates and junior staff.
• Support junior staff or direct reports in executing their duties according to set policies and processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, or equivalent, is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Required Skills

• Legal Inquiry Research
• Legal Advisory Services
• Legal Studies
• Legal Opinion
• Employee Feedback Surveys
• Problem Solving
• Training
• Collaboration and Communication
• Customer Focus
• Data Gathering and Assessment
• Enablement of Change and Innovation
• Legal Writing and Policy Drafting
• Legislations and Regulations
• Professionalism
• Project Management
• Research and Analysis
• Results Oriented
• Stakeholder Management

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

About the Role

Tabby is seeking a proactive Legal Specialist to join its legal team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers an opportunity for an individual with 0-1 years of legal experience to gain ownership of legal workstreams within a dynamic fintech environment. The Legal Specialist will work closely with the KSA Legal Counsel, providing support to the business across commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and legal operations to facilitate Tabby's continued growth in the region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in legal principles and an interest in the financial services sector, with a preference for experience in fintech, banking, or financial services. This role is designed for someone eager to learn and contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced, high-growth company.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and customer-facing terms, identifying legal risks and proposing practical solutions.
• Conduct legal research on Saudi Arabian laws, SAMA regulations, and financial services frameworks, translating findings into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze evolving developments in KSA laws and financial regulations, assessing their potential impact on Tabby's products and operations, and flagging issues requiring legal attention.
• Manage and improve the legal department's contract lifecycle management processes, including maintaining the contract repository, tracking obligations, and driving best practices in document management.
• Develop and maintain standard legal templates, playbooks, and internal guidance notes to streamline contracting processes and ensure consistency.
• Manage legal workstreams and cross-functional projects, serving as a point of contact for business teams on legal queries and coordinating with external counsel as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized university.
• 1-2 years of legal experience, preferably in fintech, banking, financial services, or payments, either in-house or in private practice.
• A solid understanding of KSA commercial law, contract principles, and the regulatory framework for financial services and consumer credit.
• Familiarity with SAMA regulations, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) regulatory framework in KSA, and data protection requirements relevant to fintech businesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills, with meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple workstreams under pressure.
• A commercially pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach, with the confidence to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with contract lifecycle management or legal operations platforms.

Required Skills

• Commercial Contracts
• KSA Laws
• SAMA Regulations
• Financial Services Frameworks
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Document Management
• Legal Templates
• Legal Research
• Drafting
• Negotiation
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Contract Lifecycle Management Platforms
• Legal Operations Platforms

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic fintech environment and contribute to a growing company.

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.