JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Join a prestigious US international law firm as a Senior Capital Markets Lawyer based in Riyadh, where you will play a key role in advising on complex capital markets transactions and supporting the firm's growing presence in the Middle East region.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage capital markets transactions including equity offerings, debt issuances, and derivatives.
- Advise clients on regulatory compliance with Saudi Arabian, US, and international securities laws.
- Draft and negotiate offering documents, prospectuses, and related legal agreements.
- Provide strategic legal advice on market entry, product structuring, and capital raising initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-border teams to deliver seamless client service across multiple jurisdictions.
- Keep abreast of changes in capital markets regulations and market trends impacting clients.
- Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the capital markets practice in the Riyadh office.
Requirements:
- Licensed lawyer with extensive experience in capital markets law, ideally including exposure to both US and Middle Eastern markets.- Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian capital markets regulations and international securities laws.
- Proven ability to handle complex transactions and provide practical legal solutions.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication skills and ability to build strong client relationships.
- Self-motivated, confident, and able to work effectively in a team-oriented, multicultural environment.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is a strong advantage.
- Willingness to relocate and work in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Salary:
SAR
68,000 to 84,000
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
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