Lawyer - Litigation

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.