The role
AS&H Clifford Chance leads the market on legislative drafting, regulatory and public policy matters. This practice is headed up by Dr. Fahad Abuhimed the managing partner of AS&H, who who was previously a deputy minister in one of the government ministries himself. Therefore, we are well and truly at the forefront of advising Saudi government entities and their consultants and suppliers on strategic mandates to revise and update legislation and benchmark it against legislation around the world. We regularly advise a number of regulators or governmental bodies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on policies, regulations, rules and guidelines.


Key Attractions
You will be working in the Public Policy & Regulatory Team alongside counsels and associates, under the leadership of Dr. Fahad Abuhimed.
You will work on leading and often landmark projects for top tier government and institutional clients. The range, calibre and international scope of the work flow is unique.
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.
The remuneration package offered is one of the most attractive in the market.
You will be working in the Public Policy & Regulatory Team alongside counsels and associates, under the leadership of Dr. Fahad Abuhimed.
You will work on leading and often landmark projects for top tier government and institutional clients. The range, calibre and international scope of the work flow is unique.
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.
The remuneration package offered is one of the most attractive in the market.


Key Responsibilities

• Assist in project management tasks and support senior lawyers in overseeing projects to successful conclusions.

• Participate in drafting assessment reports, benchmarking exercises, and gap analysis for various government ministries and agencies.

• Contribute to policy formulation and assist in drafting the English version of legislation.

• Coordinate with other Clifford Chance offices to gather specialist knowledge and build a personal network of experts.

• Engage in a variety of work involving imaginative ideas and concepts, often referencing international best practices.

• Assist in project management tasks and support senior lawyers in overseeing projects to successful conclusions.

• Participate in drafting assessment reports, benchmarking exercises, and gap analysis for various government ministries and agencies.

• Contribute to policy formulation and assist in drafting the English version of legislation.

• Coordinate with other Clifford Chance offices to gather specialist knowledge and build a personal network of experts.

• Engage in a variety of work involving imaginative ideas and concepts, often referencing international best practices.

Your experience

• The position is suitable for a highly motivated junior lawyer with a keen interest in public policy.

• While experience in governmental affairs, policy formulation, and regulatory matters is advantageous, it is not essential.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks efficiently are required.

• Demonstrate the ability to assist in cross-office exercises such as benchmarking, including drafting, reviewing, and analysing reports.

• Experience in drafting memoranda of advice and presenting to clients is beneficial.

• Strong communication and analytical skills, along with a high level of commercial awareness, are essential.

• A desire for client exposure and the opportunity to develop personal client relationships is important.

• Ability to work closely with senior associates and partners, and to support team efforts effectively.

Client Focus
To provide outstanding client service and understand, anticipate, and fulfil the unique needs and expectations of each client, we are looking for junior lawyers who:

• Demonstrate a keen interest and enthusiasm to learn about our clients' businesses.

• Are empathetic, responsive, and reliable.

• Deliver commercial and innovative solutions to clients.

• Foster strong relationships with clients and team members.

• Have the potential to become trusted advisers to clients.

Who we are
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. Focusing on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; litigation and dispute resolution. Our team offers Saudi and international clients the greatest depth of top Saudi and internationally qualified foreign lawyers as well as continuity and stability.
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.

Equal opportunities statement
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We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
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