WE ARE HIRING | LEGAL DIRECTOR – IPO & CAPITAL MARKETS
üìç Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
üè¢ Industry: Artificial Intelligence / Technology
üíº Employment Type: Full-Time
Our client, a leading AI and technology company in Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Legal Director – IPO & Capital Markets to play a pivotal role in its strategic growth, capital markets activities and IPO preparation.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished legal professional with strong expertise in IPO execution, capital markets transactions, regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Lead and manage legal workstreams relating to IPO preparation, listing readiness and capital markets transactions.
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Oversee legal due diligence, prospectus preparation, transaction documentation and regulatory submissions.
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Advise senior management on IPO-related legal requirements, transaction structures and regulatory risks.
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Ensure compliance with Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations and Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) listing requirements.
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Develop and implement corporate governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
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Manage board and committee documentation, shareholder matters and corporate approvals.
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Lead legal aspects of corporate restructuring, investment transactions and strategic partnerships.
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Work closely with investment banks, financial advisers, auditors, external legal counsel and other key stakeholders.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
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Approximately 10–12 years of relevant legal experience, with significant exposure to IPOs, capital markets, corporate finance or investment transactions.
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Currently operating at Legal Director, Senior Legal Counsel, Capital Markets Counsel or equivalent level.
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Direct involvement in an IPO process, preferably within a high-growth company, startup or technology business.
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Strong knowledge of Saudi CMA regulations, Tadawul listing requirements and corporate governance frameworks.
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Experience working with investment banks, international law firms or recognised private equity funds is highly desirable.
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Law degree from a recognised UK or US university.
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Fluency in both Arabic and English is essential.
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Currently based in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC, with exposure to international markets.
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UK or US legal qualification would be an advantage.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
A commercially minded and hands-on legal professional with proven IPO and capital markets experience, capable of independently managing complex legal workstreams, regulatory requirements and strategic transactions while working closely with senior leadership.
üì© Apply now!
Interested and qualified professionals are invited to submit their updated CV through LinkedIn or email: anja@@a2mlrecruiting.com
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