Naif Jaber Ali Alshehri
Summary
Strong work ethic, excellent legal writing, legal research, organizational skills, and ever-increasing legal knowledge set me on the path to work hard toward all that I seek to achieve. I embrace challenges and always aim to leave a positive impact wherever I go.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Policy Development Manager
Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites
Makkah, Mecca Region
09.2025 - Current
- Developing the Investment Regulation for RCMC
- Managing multiple projects across the city of Makkah
- Presenting key topics related to RCMC’s agenda to the Executive Committee and the Ministerial Committee
- Representing the Authority in various committees with the Bureau of Experts
Senior Specialist - Public Policies, & Regulatory
Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites
Jeddah, Mecca Region
10.2022 - Current
- Conducting research and analysis on regulations and laws to provide appropriate legal advice.
- Offering legal and regulatory advice while conducting studies.
- Managing and overseeing projects within the designated geographical area.
- Participating in the drafting of regulations and laws issued by RCMC or relevant authorities.
- Conducting policy studies, including data collection and information requests, and meeting with relevant stakeholders to identify best practices.
- Identifying policy challenges related to RCMC to develop a clear organizational plan.
- Reviewing decisions and presentations presented to the board and the executive committee.
- Representing RCMC in discussions with the Council of Ministers Expert panel and other relevant entities.
- Identifying the best policy options by assessing challenges and conducting a detailed analysis of these options, comparing them to local, regional, and international practices.
- Developing internal regulations, policies, and procedural guides.
Independent Legal Consultant
Self-Employed
Jeddah, Mecca Region
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Managing all legal proceedings in various courts, including the preparation and submission of necessary documents and ensuring compliance with court regulations.
- Creating legal opinions, response notes, and other legal submissions while conducting thorough legal research and addressing key issues.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, regulations, and conventions, identifying potential risks and monitoring adherence to legal provisions..
- Conducting internal administrative investigations within multiple establishments, maintaining comprehensive case records and ensuring confidentiality.
- Preparing and updating policy and procedure manuals, overseeing governance and compliance across different departments..
- Tracking the implementation of decisions or judgments made, ensuring they are followed through effectively.
Legal Specialist
Makkah Mass Rail Transit
Makkah
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducting research on local laws and regulations, keeping abreast of any updates or changes, and ensuring MMRT adherence to them.
- Drafting and reviewing company or project contracts while providing legal advice, research, and support.
- Assisting in the selection and analysis of relevant legal materials for the preparation of reports or legal opinions.
- Contributing as a team leader to the preparation of policies and procedures manual for the legal department.
- Conducting comprehensive research as required, providing advice on relevant legal issues, and obtaining further information where necessary to prepare comprehensive legal documentation.
- Discussing all issues at hand, their implications, and possible outcomes thoroughly to enable effective preparation for filing a lawsuit, preparing the defence, or filing an appeal in a case.
- Contributing actively to the preparation of the MMRT policy guide.
- Monitoring the compliance of concerned departments with the internal policies and regulations enacted by the legislative authority.
- Handling company and project cases, preparing legal briefs and case papers to represent the company effectively in court.
- Serving as a member of the bid opening committee and the administrative investigation committee
- Reviewing decisions and presentations presented to the board and the executive committee.
Trainee lawyer
Ashraf M. Ahmed Al Sarraj Law Office
Jeddah, Mecca Region
07.2019 - 09.2019
Administrative officer
Fakhr Al-Tatweer Construction and Investment Compa
Jeddah, Mecca Region
01.2016 - 07.2019
Education
Kaplan International Languages
Edinburgh 04.2024 - 07.2024
Master degree in Law
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah2021
Bachelor of Law
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah2019
Skills
- Legal writing
- Legal research and analysis
- legal studies and consultations
- Drafting legal documents
- Exceptional negotiator
- Keep abreast of regulatory changes
- Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication
- Analytical reasoning
- Strong knowledge in Comparative law
Achievements and Projects
- Obtained approval from the Board of Directors of RCMC, chaired by His Royal Highness the Prime Minister, for the establishment of the General Transportation Center in Makkah and its accompanying organizational regulations, and published the regulations in Um Alqura newspaper.
- Led the "Holy Sites Governance," "Heritage and Historical Sites Governance," and "Crowd Management Governance" projects, defining KPIs, identifying key stakeholders, analyzing overlaps and gaps in priority sectors, and developing effective governance instruments, including legislations, MOUs, and authority matrices.
- Presented and discussed one of the high-priority strategic studies with multiple ministers in a ministerial committee.
Training Courses
- Certified Board Secretary
- Certified Governance Specialist.
- Training Program in the Implementation of Rules, Regulations, and Policies: "Legislative drafting adviser".
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Training Program.
- Misk "Future Path" program, HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Misk Foundation.
Timeline
Policy Development Manager
Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites
09.2025 - Current
Kaplan International Languages
04.2024 - 07.2024
Senior Specialist - Public Policies, & Regulatory
Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites
10.2022 - Current
Independent Legal Consultant
Self-Employed
07.2022 - 10.2022
Legal Specialist
Makkah Mass Rail Transit
06.2020 - 03.2022
Trainee lawyer
Ashraf M. Ahmed Al Sarraj Law Office
07.2019 - 09.2019
Administrative officer
Fakhr Al-Tatweer Construction and Investment Compa
01.2016 - 07.2019
Master degree in Law
King Abdulaziz University
Bachelor of Law
King Abdulaziz University
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