Senior Associate Corporate Transactions & Advisory📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Clifford Chance is seeking a Senior Associate Corporate Transactions & Advisory to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves advising leading companies on complex, cross-border transactions, including public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, restructurings, and high-value commercial contracts. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Firm and Practice Overview

Clifford Chance is one of the largest international law firms globally, with over 30 offices. The firm is committed to providing high-quality advice and legal insight, combining global standards with in-depth local expertise. The practice collaborates closely with specialists across finance, capital markets, litigation, tax, pensions, employment, and real estate to deliver integrated advice. It also covers corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and technology advisory, providing comprehensive support across all aspects of corporate activity.

AS&H Clifford Chance is the current holder of the IFLR Saudi Arabian Law Firm of the Year award, having won it for most of the past fourteen years. The team was also ranked first by Merger market for M&A deal value and volume in Saudi Arabia for 2018 and 2019. Associates work on leading deals for top-tier clients, benefiting from a broad range, calibre, and international scope of deal flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Handle a variety of work, including public and private M&A, and ECM transactions across the Middle East.
• Provide 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, 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 forward-thinking advice to clients.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer with exceptional academic results.
• Proven track record of acting or leading on M&A and ECM transactions.
• Extensive experience in managing and executing complex corporate transactions.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced 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.
• First-class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach and excellent analytical skills.
• Genuine and demonstrable interest in, or affinity for, the Middle East.
• Experience in, or exposure to, advising on Saudi Law aspects of international cross-border transactions would be advantageous.

Professional Development

The firm offers an internal training program, including local monthly courses run by The Academy and opportunities to attend training programs across the Clifford Chance network. This provides a structured environment for continuous learning and professional growth.

Work Environment

Clifford Chance fosters a rewarding and stimulating career environment with opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow through an inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach. The team is known for being informal, supportive, and meritocratic, providing a well-organised and structured setting.