Legal Secretary Global Law Firm Riyadh
SELECTED is partnering with a leading global law firm to appoint an experienced Legal PA for its Riyadh office.
This is a senior Partner facing role supporting a small group of highly regarded Partners within a busy, high performing practice. The firm is internationally recognised, highly commercial, and continues to invest heavily in its Middle East platform.
This role will suit a Legal PA who is confident operating at Partner level, comfortable managing competing priorities, and used to working in a fast paced international law firm environment.
The role
You will provide end to end Legal PA support to 1 to 2 Partners, acting as a trusted right hand and first point of contact.
Responsibilities will include:
• Complex diary and inbox management across multiple time zones• Acting as gatekeeper for Partners, managing priorities and workflows• Direct liaison with clients, internal stakeholders and external counsel• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal and transactional documents• Managing billing, invoicing, WIP and matter administration• Supporting business development activity including pitches and client presentations• Coordinating travel, meetings and logistics, often at short notice• Ensuring matters are opened, managed and closed in line with firm protocols
About you
• Proven experience as a Legal PA within a global or top tier international law firm• Experience supporting Partners rather than large Associate pools• Strong billing and invoicing exposure• Highly organised, proactive and commercially aware• Confident communicator with the ability to manage senior stakeholders• Professional, discreet and calm under pressure
Middle East experience is advantageous but not essential. Relocation candidates with the right international firm background will be considered.
Why this role
• Global law firm with a strong and growing presence in Saudi Arabia• High calibre Partners and international quality work• Genuine Legal PA role, not a rebranded secretarial position• Long term career progression and stability
Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact SELECTED directly.