Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It's not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
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Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
We are currently looking for a CO-OP Intern to join our Riyadh office.
You should demonstrate excellent legal knowledge, with a strong intellectual curiosity to keep learning and to develop your expertise over a broad range of industries and sectors. Combining strong analytical and drafting skills, you should be comfortable navigating the contractual intricacies of complex, large-scale projects. Being both highly organized and deadline-focused, you will be capable of managing multiple workstreams, and delivering flawless work within short timeframes.
Being personable and co-operative, you will enjoy working as part of a team, and be adept at building strong professional relationships. Good communication skills are a must, and you will be comfortable interacting with clients and colleagues across the firm. You will build relationships easily; command and offer respect, and enjoy extensive client contact.
Working on major, high-profile transactions over varying timescales requires patience and focus at all times, and you should be ready to work long hours when the matter requires it. Excited by our practice, you will be keen to take on as much responsibility as possible, and display the attitude to exceed the expectations of both colleagues and clients.
Our Practice Area
Working closely with other practices across the Firm, we have extensive experience in a broad range of industrial sectors. Our international, inclusive mindset and mutually supportive workplace is a source of pride for us, where the contribution that every team member brings is valued.
Every team member is expected to contribute to the success of our group, and in return will receive excellent opportunities for professional development, and the opportunity to be part of a renowned team working on high-profile matters. Innovation is at the heart of what we do, and we constantly strive to do things more efficiently, whilst always respecting the position of other stakeholders.
Supporting our clients as they optimize their strategies, our tight-knit team, global platform and substantial industry knowledge enable us to navigate the complexities, challenges and opportunities that our clients are facing. Our associates and partners alike bring both sound business judgement plus an understanding of long-term objectives to the table.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Drafting of basic filings addressed to the courts and authorities (Commercial Register, Cadastral Register, Trade Licensing Office)
- Conducting brief or somewhat more complex research, or drafting of memoranda (search for judicature, commentaries to specific legal issues)
- Drafting of basic agreements (according to model documents), powers of attorney, draft resolutions of general meetings, waivers of appeal, various statements
- Involvement in due diligence - analysis of agreements in data room and their subsequent description
- Communication with clients (via telephone and e-mail)
- Assisting clients with corporate establishment, registration, transformation, governance and liquidation
- Conducting research and analysis
- Drafting legal memoranda on a broad range of topics arising under commercial law and corporate and labor law precedents
- Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to leading international and domestic corporate clients
- Joining educational seminars and practice groups
- Drafting of all types of corporate documents required for organization of all types of companies or for adoption of changes to companies (e.g. change of business name, registered office, statutory body, etc.) and subsequent registration thereof in the Commercial Register (i.e. powers of attorney, statements, decisions, simple draft agreements), drafting of motions for entry of changes in the Commercial Register and completion of schedules to such motions.
Qualifications
- Minimum GPA 3.5 / 4.0 or 4.5 / 5.0
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
- Commercial and business awareness
- Ability to see the big picture
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills in Arabic and English
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
- Excellent drafting skills
- Driven by professional growth
- Strong professional presence
- Client service focus
- Team player
- Strong judgment
- Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative
- Long-term interest in business law
Location & Duration of internship
- The duration of the CO-OP internship is 28 weeks
- This is an office-based role in Riyadh
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.