Legal Secretary📣 Job Ad

Join Our Team
Become an essential part of Squire Patton Boggs as an Executive Legal Secretary in our Riyadh office. We are seeking a proactive and impeccably organised professional who takes pride in providing exceptional support to colleagues across the firm.

About the Role
In this varied role, your responsibilities will include:

• Full diary management and associated tasks
• Client and matter inceptions
• Supporting the full billing cycle
• Dealing with international travel arrangements
• Filing and archiving documents
• Document amendments and various administrative tasks

This position is perfect for an experienced legal secretary eager to work in a close-knit team.

Your Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be organised and proactive with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Have a flexible approach and a willingness to assist colleagues as necessary
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills as you will deal directly with clients
• Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and strong keyboard skills
• Possess a keen attention to detail
• Have at least 3 years of experience in a professional service firm

Experience with billing processes is a bonus. We look forward to your application!

Join a prestigious law firm as a Legal Secretary!
We are seeking an experienced Legal PA to support a team of highly regarded Partners in our Riyadh office. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a global legal firm known for its commercial success and commitment to the Middle East market.

Role Overview:
As a Legal PA, you will be the first point of contact for the Partners, providing end-to-end support and managing various tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex diaries and inboxes across different time zones.
• Act as a gatekeeper for the Partners, overseeing priorities and workflows.
• Liaise directly with clients and internal/external stakeholders.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and agreements.
• Handle billing, invoicing, and matter administration with precision.
• Support business development initiatives and prepare presentations.
• Coordinate travel and meetings, often on short notice.
• Ensure matters are properly opened, managed, and closed according to firm protocols.

Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate should have:

• Proven experience as a Legal PA in a global or top-tier law firm.
• Experience in supporting Partners rather than Associates.
• Strong organizational and proactive skills.
• Excellent communication abilities for managing senior stakeholders.
• Professional demeanor, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Previous experience in the Middle East is a plus, but candidates with relevant global experience are encouraged to apply. This role offers long-term career development within a respected firm.

Join Wa'ed Ventures as a Senior Paralegal and play a pivotal role in supporting our Governance and Legal activities.

About the Company:
Wa'ed Ventures is a venture capital fund backed by Aramco, focused on investing in local tech-based startups and incentivizing global entrepreneurs to establish their innovations in the Kingdom. Our mission is to accelerate the development of an integrated startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate legal due diligence for prospective investee companies.
• Review preliminary drafts of standard transactional documents and revise as necessary.
• Advise on ways to streamline processes to facilitate effective transaction closures.
• Conduct advanced factual and basic legal research as requested.
• Engage with the VC team as a Subject Matter Expert on legal, contractual, jurisdiction, and structural matters.
• Manage and coordinate KYC (Know Your Customer) processes on target companies.
• Prepare agendas, track submissions, and ensure timely completion of Board meeting materials.
• Act as the SME on all governance documentation and coordinate conflict of interest matters.

Managerial Duties:
As the portfolio grows, there may be a requirement to supervise an analyst with a legal background.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field.
• Certification in Paralegal Studies and relevant legal professional certifications.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal support role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory environments, and legal frameworks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information and prioritize projects effectively.