Equity Capital Markets Lawyer | 5 - 8 Years' PQE | Riyadh

Role Overview

A leading international law firm with a prominent capital markets practice in the Kingdom is seeking a mid-level ECM lawyer to join their Riyadh office. With a strong pipeline of mandates across IPOs, equity offerings and public market transactions on Tadawul, the firm needs a technically excellent lawyer with hands-on Saudi ECM experience and established working relationships with the regulator.

Key Responsibilities

Work on equity capital markets transactions including IPOs, rights issues, secondary offerings and public M&A with an equity component
Engage directly with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) on prospectus reviews, listing applications and regulatory approvals
Draft and negotiate offering documentation, underwriting agreements and ancillary transaction documents
Advise issuers and banks on Saudi securities law, CMA regulations and Tadawul listing requirements
Manage deal execution across multiple workstreams, coordinating with local and international counsel
Contribute to the development of junior team members and the wider growth of the practice in the Kingdom

Candidate Profile

Common law qualified with 5 to 8 years' PQE in equity capital markets
Bringing strong ECM deal experience, ideally with direct involvement in Saudi IPOs or public offerings
Experienced in working with the CMA and familiar with the Saudi regulatory approval process
From a top-tier international law firm with a recognised capital markets offering
Technically strong with excellent drafting skills and the ability to manage complex transactions with increasing autonomy
Based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh

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