Job Description – Litigation Lawyer
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Experience: 4+ years
Practice Area: Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join a well-established legal practice in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will have strong private practice litigation experience and hands-on exposure to handling disputes within the KSA legal environment.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 4+ years of post-qualification/private practice experience with a reputable law firm.
- At least 1 year of litigation experience in Saudi Arabia (KSA) is mandatory.
- Strong experience handling commercial and civil litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Experience advising clients on litigation strategy, potential exposure, and dispute resolution options.
- Ability to draft and review pleadings, legal submissions, statements, notices, and other litigation-related documentation.
- Experience managing matters through different stages of litigation and coordinating with relevant courts, authorities, and external parties.
- Strong understanding of Saudi laws, court procedures, and litigation practices.
- Ability to conduct detailed legal research and provide clear, commercially focused legal advice.
- Experience managing multiple matters and working directly with clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and case-management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of litigation and dispute resolution matters from initial assessment through resolution.
- Develop case strategies and advise clients on legal risks, potential outcomes, and appropriate courses of action.
- Prepare and review pleadings, submissions, legal opinions, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Conduct legal research relating to Saudi laws and regulations.
- Coordinate with clients, courts, government authorities, experts, and other relevant parties.
- Support negotiations and settlement discussions where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure all court and procedural deadlines are met.
- Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex and high-value disputes.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a private practice litigation lawyer with at least four years of experience, including a minimum of one year working on litigation matters in Saudi Arabia. Candidates should demonstrate strong technical legal knowledge, commercial awareness, and the ability to independently manage litigation matters in a demanding law-firm environment.
