Corporate M&A Lawyer - KSA

RAYNE is expanding its consultant team and is seeking experienced Corporate M&A Lawyers based in Saudi to join our growing practice. As a consultant at RAYNE, you will be embedded directly within client organisations, functioning as a genuine extension of their in-house teams, backed throughout every engagement by RAYNE. Key Responsibilities - Advise on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and corporate structuring, from due diligence to post-merger integration. - Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, and other corporate transaction documents. - Provide legal guidance on deal structuring, regulatory approvals, and compliance with corporate laws. - Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for private and public company acquisitions. - Support cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with international and regional regulations. Qualifications - 5+ years PQE admitted in a major international jurisdiction. - 5+ years of M&A experience at either a top-tier international law firm or in-house within a corporate/M&A function. - Strong background in private equity, corporate transactions, and due diligence. - Proven ability to handle complex, high-value cross-border deals. - Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - Regional experience required - Arabic language skills is a plus but not required. Why RAYNE? - Access to high-quality in-house secondments with trusted clients - Exposure to different sectors, teams, and working environments - A consultancy built on relationships, transparency, and trust - Ongoing support before, during, and after each secondment - Adaptable and flexible working options that work for you If you are a lawyer looking for a different way to work, then we would love to hear from you! Company Description RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start-ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high-calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions. We connect exceptional Legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts. Our approach enables companies to engage top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance.