Overview We are seeking an experienced attorney to join the Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, and Private Equity Legal Practice of the Project Development & finance Department within the Law Organization as Senior Counsel. The Law Organization at Saudi Aramco is responsible for providing legal counsel and advisory services to Aramco s business units, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and venture capital funds. The Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, and Private Equity Practice Area within the Law Organization is responsible for, among other matters, advising on, negotiating and documenting Saudi Aramco s M&A and VC transactions. The Senior Counsel s primary role is to lead the legal activities with respect to the development and implementation of mergers, acquisitions, and minority VC investments, including the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of such transactions. As part of the responsibilities, the Senior Counsel will also advise Saudi Aramco Management and internal clients with respect to Saudi Aramco s legal rights and obligations, agreements, and common statutory or similar processes in connection with M&A and VC transactions. The Senior Counsel will also liaise and work with other attorneys in the Law Organization, as it relates to tax, antitrust, capital markets, and foreign direct investment. In addition, the Senior Counsel will engage and manage outside counsel on a cost-effective basis. The Senior Counsel in this position will report to the Practice Leader of the Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, and Private Equity Legal Practice. While the position is based in Dhahran, this is a global practice and requires commensurate travel. Duties & Responsibilities Lead the legal activities with respect to the development and implementation of mergers, acquisitions, and minority VC investments, including the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of such transactions. Advise Management and internal clients with respect to Saudi Aramco s legal rights and obligations, agreements, and common statutory or similar processes in connection with M&A and VC transactions. Assist Law Management and other attorneys in marshalling and examining the law and facts pertinent to legal problems. Liaise and work with outside counsel to negotiate and document transactions on a cost-effective basis. Minimum Requirements The successful candidate will hold a JD or equivalent from a recognized and approved program in a common law jurisdiction, preferably with admission to practice before the highest court of the jurisdiction of which the candidate is licensed/qualified. The successful candidate will have a minimum of six years of M&A and/or VC experience (i) in a law firm with a strong M&A or VC practice; or (ii) comprised of a combination of law firm and in-house experience in a corporation handling M&A and/or VC transactions. In addition, the candidate will have:• Demonstrable experience working directly with the clients from transaction inception through completion.• Hands-on experience with structuring, drafting, negotiating, and leading transactions in a first or second chair capacity.• Experience with international transactions and finance principles.• Experience coordinating with attorneys in other subject areas, including tax, antitrust, capital markets, and foreign direct investment.• A self-starting, flexible, pragmatic, and commercially oriented approach to practicing law. Company Industry Oil & Gas Department / Functional Area Administration Keywords Sr Counsellor I Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice<br/><br/>for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at [Click to show email] People Looking for Sr Counsellor I Jobs also searched
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