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About Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com.

Team overview

We represent State, state-owned entities and major global companies on their most significant disputes. We help out clients avoid and settle disputes in a satisfactory manner. We also help our clients through formal dispute resolution mechanisms including international arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution such as mediation and expert determination.

We have teams specialized in commercial, construction and investment treaty arbitration proceedings.

Job

Arabic speaking junior to mid-level associate specialised in international arbitration based in Riyadh, KSA.

Essential skills and experience

The candidate must:

• be a qualified junior to mid-level associate with academic qualification and/or post-qualification law firm experience in international arbitration.
• be a native Arabic speaker with a professional level in English.
• be a civil or common law trained/qualified lawyer, with a preference to civil law trained/qualified candidates.
• be hard working, available, proactive and responsive.
• have excellent attention to detail, communication, organisational and drafting skills.
• be willing to learn and develop within a growing disputes team.
• be able to contribute to professional development and know-how and participate in internal and client trainings.
• be able to contribute to business development efforts.

Recent work

The team has most recently represented:

• a UK energy company against a MENA NOC in a USD 2+ billion UNCITRAL arbitration relating to the termination of production sharing agreement over the exploration, development and exploitation of a gas field in the MENA region.

• an energy project company against the contractor in a USD 400 million ICC arbitration seated in London relating to the construction of a regasification plant in the MENA region.

Career advancement

An established Associate Career Path Framework is in place clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for promotion.

Secondment opportunities

Opportunities often arise for associates to spend time on secondment in house with a key client of the firm. From time to time, secondment opportunities also come up within other Ashurst offices in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Accessibility

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you consider yourself to have a disability or a long-term health condition, please feel able to be open about this at any point during the recruitment process. If you are not sure what adjustments you require, we will work with you to establish the most suitable adjustments at each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that our online application form includes a section which allows you to advise us of any extenuating circumstances that are relevant for us to consider when reviewing your application form. Any information disclosed on your disability will remain strictly confidential and please contact us if you have any questions.

Background checks

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

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