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About Me

With a strong background across various sectors, I have offered legal counsel and managed intricate regulatory issues. My professional journey has involved leading legal teams, advising on labor law matters, and drafting significant contracts. I am dedicated to ongoing education, and I am presently pursuing advanced legal studies. Beyond my legal endeavors, I have authored and published multiple educational books in English, reflecting my passion for law and writing.

Skills

Legal Translation
& Interpretation

Contract Drafting
& Review

Intellectual Property
Management

Client
Relations

Regulatory
Compliance

Adaptability &
Continuous Learning

Work Experience

Legal Consultant

FEBRUARY 2018 – Current

MOHAMED ABDULAZIZ ALHABIB & SONS HOLDING COMPANY - RIYADH, KSA.

Job responsibilities include, inter alia:
  • Comprehensive legal counsel on corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters for over 60 subsidiaries and partners, focusing on real estate transactions.
  • Led the drafting, reviewing, and vetting of all corporate contracts and legal documents, ensuring proper authorization and compliance.
  • Provided advisory services on labor law issues, including investigations and resolutions for both the company and employees.
  • Managed the legal department for six years, overseeing legal and regulatory cases, maintaining compliance with bylaws, and managing the intellectual property portfolio.

Director, Legal, Regulatory Affairs and Contracts Controlling

January 2011 – March 2018

ATHEEB “GO” TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY- Riyadh, KSA.

Job responsibilities include, inter alia:
  • Provided expert advice on corporate, legal, and regulatory matters while overseeing compliance with company bylaws and procedures.
  • Led the drafting, reviewing, and vetting of corporate contracts and legal documents, ensuring proper authorization and adherence to requirements.
  • Advised the company and employees on labor law issues, including handling investigations and resolving concerns.
  • Managed legal and regulatory cases, including settlements, while overseeing the legal and contracts departments.

Manager, Legal & Regulatory Affairs

August 2008 – March 2011

SAMA AIRLINES - Riyadh, KSA.

Job responsibilities include, inter alia:
  • Headed the legal department, providing strategic guidance on legal and regulatory issues while managing a diverse range of cases.
  • Drafted, revised, and vetted all business contracts and related documents, ensuring compliance and protecting the company's interests.
  • Oversaw the handling of passengers' claims and agents' claims both locally and internationally, ensuring prompt and fair resolution.
  • Managed labor law issues and conducted investigations at local and regional levels while overseeing the company’s intellectual property portfolio.

Attorney & Head of Trademarks Dept.

December 2003 – August 2008

KADASSA LAW FIRM, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Job responsibilities include, inter alia:
  • Assumed responsibilities as Department Head, overseeing all correspondence and responses related to patents, trademarks, industrial designs, franchise agreements, and other IP issues.
  • Reviewed and approved all patent applications and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance before filing.
  • Managed the review of Arabic translations for patent applications, ensuring clarity and precision in communication.
  • Responded to a wide range of IP queries and requirements from both Saudi and GCC IP Offices, facilitating effective resolution of issues.

Education

Degrees

2024

CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, LLM

1982

UNIVERSITY OF KHARTOUM,
SUDAN, LLB

1978

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,
Associate to Bachelors

Certificate/ Diploma

2019

EQUITY COLLEGE International Commercial Arbitration Diploma

2004

WIPO IP Remote Learning Course
Certificate

1980

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Certificate of Proficiency in English Language

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