Legal PA

Job description / Role

About Barratt Galvin
Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment agency based in Australia, with more than 20 years of combined experience placing professionals in law jobs in Australia, London, and the Middle East.

From our Sydney base, we connect lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries, executive assistants, HR, business development and marketing professionals, and office support staff with mid-tier, top-tier, and international law firms.

Whether you are seeking your next legal job in Australia or planning an international move to London or the Middle East, our team provides trusted guidance, access to exclusive law firm opportunities, and market-leading salary insights.

Partner with Barratt Galvin for your local and international legal job search — we specialise in aligning legal careers with the right opportunities across the world’s leading legal markets.

About the Role
A prestigious multinational law firm with exciting regional growth plans is seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant (LA) to join their expanding Riyadh office.

As the firm continues its strategic expansion across the Middle East over the next 12–18 months, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a world-class team delivering high-level support to a fast-paced, professional environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day office administrative functions, and providing first-class LA support to senior lawyers, while assisting the Middle East Operations Manager in a wide range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide comprehensive LA support to lawyers, including diary management and secretarial tasks.
* Support local onboarding/offboarding, BD events, ESG reporting, and office sustainability initiatives.
* Maintain meticulous records for legal and client documentation.
* Assist with translation requests and act as liaison for business service managers across the region.

* Senior level experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within an international law firm
* Ideally currently based in Riyadh with a transferable Iqama, however relocations will also be considered
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an international law firm or professional services environment.
* High-level proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Excellent organisational, communication, and relationship management skills.
* Proven ability to prioritise tasks, handle pressure, and maintain high attention to detail.

Benefits
* Competitive salary: SAR 26,000–30,000 per month depending on experience
*Medical insurance for employee and dependents
* Iqama and visa support for employee and family
* 30 days annual leave plus KSA public holidays
* Life assurance
* A collaborative and professional environment with regional exposure

Apply Now!
If you meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Salary:
SAR 26,000 to 30,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Barratt Galvin is an Australian based business providing recruitment solutions from a global perspective. Drawing on our networks throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK we are able to utilise our extensive experience recruiting locally within each region as well as facilitating international moves when the need arises.

Our experience spans small boutiques right through to mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. We recruit across a broad range of roles including:

Lawyer Paralegal Legal Secretary EA/PA HR Administration/Office Support

Please note, applicants are advised only to apply to Barratt Galvins job opportunities through the GulfTalent portal. All direct applications will be deleted.