Lateral Partner — Transportation & Maritime (Riyadh)

Leading international law firm is building its transportation and maritime offering in Riyadh and seeks a senior partner to lead and grow the practice locally. The role combines client-facing legal work with strategic business development across shipping, ports, and broader transport matters.

The successful candidate will advise on contentious and advisory matters, develop regional client relationships, and help build a local team. This is a visible role with responsibility for originating work and representing the practice to key sector clients in Saudi Arabia and the region.

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• Established partner-level track record in maritime, shipping or transportation law
• Proven ability to originate mandates and develop commercial client relationships in Saudi Arabia/the Gulf
• Experience leading and mentoring a team and working with international offices