The Role

We are seeking a Senior Associate qualified to represent clients in Saudi courts, to join our dispute resolution practice in Riyadh to work on a range of complex matters for clients across diverse industries, both within region and cross border.

Our expert dispute resolution practice is at the heart of the firm. By harnessing the firm's deep sector knowledge, we have developed a substantial and successful global disputes practice that is renowned for its strategic approach and resolute commercial focus. The group has an unrivalled reputation for working in emerging markets and, alongside the firm, continues to move into new and expanding markets.

We seek to resolve disputes by the most effective means, whether through negotiation, litigation, arbitration or mediation, balancing a proportionate response and the achievement of an optimal result. Supported by our ability to deploy well-structured and sizeable teams, when and where required, we guide our clients carefully through the disputes process, whatever their chosen route.

About You

You will have an excellent litigation background gained from another highly respected private practice or a mixture of private practice and in-house from within the GCC region, or from overseas, with the following core competencies:

• An excellent background in high value, complex commercial litigation and arbitration
• Proven track record of experience in the judicial system in Saudi Arabia
• Strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• A strong academic background, training and experience gained with either a well-recognised international or regional top tier firm
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently
• commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of the partners, actively developing these client relationships
• the ability to lead, delegate and foster a positive team atmosphere.

Description of the work group

Our Middle East regional office has developed a "market-leading reputation" for dispute resolution. We handle disputes in the Middle East, Gulf States, Indian subcontinent and beyond and are "first choice" for multi-jurisdictional matters. Our regional commercial arbitration practice is equally strong.

We pride ourselves on resolving disputes where possible without recourse to court or arbitration and continue to look for opportunities to settle even when proceedings have been commenced. When litigation or arbitration is necessary, we can conduct proceedings both locally and internationally drawing in the expertise of Clyde & Co's global network of offices.

The team handles the full range of commercial disputes including:

• Commercial contract disputes
• Banking
• Agency/distributorship
• Commercial debt
• Corporate/shareholder disputes
• Franchising
• Property disputes
• Hospitality and TMT disputes

Our industry knowledge and experience in core areas such as shipping and transport, aviation, international trade and commodities, oil and gas, energy and insurance is "unparalleled in the Middle East". Telecoms disputes are also a growing source of work.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• Excellent knowledge of dispute resolution, commercial litigation and international arbitration
• Effectively applies legal principles to a range of complex problems
• Drafts structurally consistent and clear legal documents
• Actively develops sector legal knowledge
• Identifies opportunities for knowledge sharing
• Drafts articles and publications
• Organised and structured approach to tasks to ensure matters are progressed People and Team
• Proactively and willingly supports team members
• Responds positively to changing working environments
• Awareness of own development needs and seeks solutions
• Effectively manages paralegal and secretarial resource

People and Team

• Proactively and willingly supports team members
• Responds positively to changing working environments
• Awareness of own development needs and seeks solutions
• Effectively manages paralegal and secretarial resource

Finance and Practice Management

• Effectively prioritises tasks and competing demands
• Proactively manages matters to drive them forward

Personal Effectiveness

• Ability to manage own case load
• Track record of leading on transactions
• Track record of business development
• Excellent client facing and meeting skills
• Confidence and enthusiasm in interactions through a range of communication methods.
• Use of influence and persuasion positively
• Effective decision making and sound problem solving skills

Clyde & Co, MEA

With over 30 years' experience in the region and the largest presence of any international law firm, we pride ourselves on being able to help clients recognise and overcome the challenges of doing business in the Middle East and Africa.

In terms of our Middle East foot print, our more than 40 partners and 150 legal professionals work from four offices located in the region's major commercial hubs, enabling us to support our clients across the full spectrum of their corporate and commercial needs throughout the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and wider Levant.

In Africa, Clyde & Co is one of the largest international law firms operating on the continent, with over 120 lawyers helping clients to enter and operate in Africa.

We have been active in the region for over 20 years, advising on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions that include some of the continent's largest infrastructure and energy projects.

About the Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, with 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.

We specialise in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: energy, marine, insurance, transport, construction, trade and commodities. We are globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world.

We are committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and clients, using our legal skills to support our communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact we have on the environment.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.