Senior Associate Corporate M&A

AS&H Clifford Chance provides a market‑leading legal offering for Saudi and international clients in the exceptionally dynamic and fast‑growing market in Saudi Arabia.AS&H Clifford Chance helps clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. We focus on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; litigation and dispute resolution.We have amassed a wealth of experience in Saudi Arabia and have led the market in developing many of the features of existing market practice. The team regularly advises key Saudi Ministries and government‑owned entities as well as a wide range of government‑owned, privately and publicly held Saudi and international businesses, listed companies and financial institutions. The firm has a strong track record of advising on some of the most innovative and ground‑breaking transactions in Saudi Arabia.Job DescriptionThe roleWe apply our significant regional, European and international experience to a broad range of corporate, regulatory and commercial activities including mergers, acquisitions and disposals (both public and private), joint ventures, corporate restructurings and ECM.Key attractionsAS&H Clifford Chance is the current holder of the prestigious IFLR Saudi Arabian Law Firm of the Year, and the team has won the award for all but one of the past fourteen years since the inception of this award. The team was also ranked first by Merger market, both in terms of M&A deal value and deal volume in Saudi Arabia for 2018 and 2019.You will work on leading deals for top tier clients. The range, calibre and international scope of the deal flow is unique.Recent deal highlights include advising:Americana Restaurants PLC in relation to the first‑ever concurrent dual IPO and listing on UAE and KSA’s stock exchangesSaudi Tadawul Group Company on its SAR 3.78 billion landmark IPO and SAR 12.6 billion listing on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul)The National Petrochemical Company (Petrochem) on its merger with Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) by way of a share exchange transactionSaudi Investment Bank (SAIB) on the “First of its Kind” transaction for the sale of treasury shares (through a rights issue mechanism) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The Public Investment Fund on its secondary public offering of 100,200,000 shares in STC, with an offering size of SAR 12 billion; a first of its kind in the marketThe Public Investment Fund on the US$ 69.1 billion disposal of a 70% stake in SABIC to Saudi Arabian Oil Company, the largest M&A ever in the regionThe largest banking merger between NCB and SAMBA Financial GroupThe first statutory banking merger between SABB and Al‑Awwal BankSaudi Electricity Company on the conversion of its financial government liabilities into a SAR 167.92 billion (approx. USD 45 billion) Shari’a‑compliant subordinated financial equity‑like instrument with a redemption option, considered the world’s largest Shari’a‑compliant transaction ever to be executed the first Rule 144A IPO for Arabian Centres in Saudi ArabiaThe sophisticated internal training programme offered is unmatched in the region and includes local monthly courses run by The Academy with the opportunity to attend training programmes across the Clifford Chance network of offices.The team is proud of their reputation for being a very informal, supportive, and meritocratic group.You will feel part of a well organised and structured team which forms a supportive environment in which you can learn and flourish.Key responsibilitiesLead and oversee complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.You will be given the chance to handle a variety of work, including public and private M&A, and ECM transactions across the Middle East.Provide high‑level strategic legal advice to clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of sophisticated corporate documents and agreements.Supervise, mentor, and develop junior associates and foster a collaborative team environment.Collaborate with other practice areas within the firm to provide comprehensive and integrated legal solutions.Maintain and enhance client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.Stay abreast of legal developments and industry trends to provide proactive and forward‑thinking advice to clients.QualificationsYour experience:Qualified lawyer with 7‑8 years of post‑qualification experience in corporate law, preferably within a top‑tier international law firm.Proven track record of acting or leading on M&A and ECM transactions.Experience in, or exposure to, advising on Saudi Law aspects of international cross‑border transactions would be advantageous.Extensive experience in managing and executing complex corporate transactions.Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.Proven ability to work effectively