ABRAR ALSHEHRI
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
A Legal Counsel with over 10 years of extensive experience in the legal and administrative fields, with a proven track record in drafting and reviewing regulations, bylaws, and organizational policies, as well as providing legal consultations to Boards of Directors and senior committees across governmental, semi-governmental sectors, and private companies. Demonstrates strong capabilities in corporate governance and ensuring that board activities comply with applicable laws and approved policies, in line with the highest standards of transparency and compliance.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of Saudi laws and regulations, coupled with strong analytical, auditing, and communication skills. Seeks to leverage legal and administrative expertise to support and enhance governance, ensure the soundness of institutional decisions, and promote excellence in organizational performance and compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Partner
Dr. Mohammed Almuhanna & Partners
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2025 - Current
- Led and directed the firm’s legal and business strategy, overseeing operations to ensure excellence, compliance, and sustainable growth.
- Managed key client relationships across government entities and major corporations, providing high-level legal advisory services to boards and executive leaders.
- Developed and expanded the firm’s business portfolio, attracting strategic projects and forming local and international legal partnerships.
- Oversaw the performance of legal teams, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to the firm’s professional standards and ethics.
- Reviewed and approved major contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding in accordance with Saudi laws and best legal practices.
- Represented the firm in high-level meetings, negotiations, and legal forums with government and private stakeholders.
- Directed the development of governance and compliance frameworks within the firm, enhancing its professional reputation and market standing.
- Contributed to mentoring and training junior lawyers, promoting knowledge transfer and institutional capacity building within the firm.
Director of Corporate and Government Projects Dep.
Dr. Mohammed AlMuhanna & Partners
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised the legal affairs of corporate and government projects and provided strategic legal support to ensure full compliance with Saudi laws and regulations.
- Provided legal consultations to Boards of Directors and executive committees, reviewing their resolutions for alignment with applicable laws and governance standards.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding between government entities and local or international companies.
- Assessed legal risks associated with public and private sector projects and proposed preventive and corrective measures.
- Supervised the preparation of legal memoranda, reports, and the review of internal regulations and organizational policies.
- Coordinated with government authorities and regulatory bodies regarding legal and procedural matters related to projects.
- Managed a team of lawyers and legal consultants, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to professional standards.
- Prepared periodic legal reports and executive briefs to support informed decision-making by senior management.
Corporate lawyer & Legal Adviser
ALBRAHIM LAW FIRM
RIYADH
09.2019 - 11.2025
- Strategically counsel on legal matters.
- Identify legal or contractual issues and develop new approaches to resolve complex issues.
- Provide legal advice to senior management regarding various corporate and business matters.
- Handel all legal matters of corporations and ensure that all business compliance with law.
- Preparing partnership agreements or similar in connection with company formation.
- Drafting and reviewing Contracts.
- Legal contract management.
- Studying lawsuits - pleading and advocacy.
- Represents businesses and individuals in legal matters and disputes.
- Litigation management.
Lawyer
Alobisi Law Firm
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals.
- Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
- Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
- Analyses probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Represent companies and Individuals in meetings, negotiation, hearings, and settlements sessions. Represent foreign and domestic companies in front of other companies, courts, and other judicial and governmental bodies.
- Providing Legal Advice and consultation to Corporates and individuals on expected prospects for claims, feasibility of issues and transactions, and analysis of potential risks, outcomes, and limitations.
- Developing strategies according to the available information and the results reached.
- Studying lawsuits - pleading and advocacy.
- Wording contracts and regulations.
- Work on franchise.
- Legal Document Preparation and drafting.
- and other legal activities.
Committee member
King Saud University
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Pursuant to Dean's Power granted bylaw and as required by work interest, Commission of Student Rights is empowered to make decisions on student's academic and Non-academic complaints submitted to university.
Education
Master of Laws - International Business Law
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, USAThe highest level of proficiency in Academic English program
University of California Irvin (UCI)
Irvine, USABachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSkills
- Strategic Legal Planning & Decision Support
- Legal Analysis and Risk Assessment
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Management
- Drafting and Reviewing Regulations, Policies, and Contracts
- Legal Writing and Advisory Memoranda
- Critical Thinking and Attention to Detail
- Strong Negotiation and Mediation Skills
- Transactional Legal Services and Contract Law
- Stakeholder Communication and Executive Reporting
- Leadership and Team Development
- Policy Interpretation and Legal Opinion Writing
- Administrative and Regulatory Framework Expertise
Languages
Arabic
English
LATEST COURSES
- Corporate Governance and It's Role in Protecting All Parties Involved in The Financial Market, Accredited by Dubai Knowledge.
- Anti-Money Laundering Law and Law on Combating Crimes of Terrorism and its Financing. (SOCPA).
- New Arbitration Law and its Influence on Investment in Saudi Arabia from Arbitration Committee, International Chamber of Commerce.
- Legal Dealings in E- Commerce, Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
- Protection of financial and commercial rights, Thabat Training Center under the supervision of General Organization of Technical and Vocational Training.
Timeline
Partner
Dr. Mohammed Almuhanna & Partners
01.2025 - Current
Director of Corporate and Government Projects Dep.
Dr. Mohammed AlMuhanna & Partners
05.2024 - 12.2024
Corporate lawyer & Legal Adviser
ALBRAHIM LAW FIRM
09.2019 - 11.2025
Lawyer
Alobisi Law Firm
01.2014 - 09.2015
Committee member
King Saud University
01.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Laws - International Business Law
Loyola Marymount University
The highest level of proficiency in Academic English program
University of California Irvin (UCI)
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
King Saud University