Working in Saudi Arabia | A&O Shearman careers

Getting to know us

Our Riyadh office capitalizes on our lawyers’ decades of experience advising clients in the Kingdom, including previous long-term associations with two leading Saudi law firms, and we are now at a pivotal moment in our firm’s growth.

We offer clients first-class advice and solutions on English and Saudi law, combined with outstanding service, innovative delivery and original legal thinking.

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Excel through collaboration

Our legal teams here work with a broad range of clients, from multinational organizations to fast-growing businesses, supporting them on matters that are central to their commercial strategy and long-term growth.

If you join one of our business teams, you’ll engage in the day-to-day running of our core functions, as well as work on the continuous evolution and transformation of our operations.

Whichever role you play, expect to collaborate with colleagues and professionals across the business in support of the firm’s strategy.

Key facts

People

Five partners, 15 lawyers, and 11 business team colleagues.

Office

6th Floor, Laysen Valley, East Tower (Tower 8), Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi, Mohammed Bin Fahid, Riyadh, 12329 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Clients

Strengths in finance, cross‑border M&A, and regulatory.

Cross-border work

Work with nearly 50 offices globally across 29 countries.

Well-being

20+ mental health advocates and allies promote local well-being initiatives across the Middle East and Turkey.

History

In May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling became A&O Shearman.

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Working environment and benefits

Centrally located offices, well served by public transport.
Modern office space with a mix of collaborative and quiet working areas.
Technology and infrastructure that support flexible and hybrid working.
Health resources.

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Build your career alongside the best

A&O Shearman Riyadh offers you the opportunity to build a career with early responsibility, exposure to complex work and access to a truly global platform. As your career with us progresses, you’ll play an active role in shaping both client outcomes and the future of the firm locally.

We place a strong emphasis on learning, collaboration and long-term development, ensuring individuals can progress while building expertise that is relevant across the global firm.

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Regulatory disclaimer

For regulatory information, please read our country-specific legal notice for Saudi Arabia

READ OUR SAUDI ARABIA LEGAL NOTICE