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Areej Abdullah Alharbi

Riyadh

Summary

Bilingual Saudi lawyer with over 9 years of experience in litigation, legal advisory, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in commercial, civil, labor, and tax law, including major inheritance and corporate cases. Deep knowledge of corporate governance, bankruptcy procedures, and international legal frameworks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Associate

Al-Othman Law Firm
Riyadh
11.2019 - 06.2025
  • Managed average of 25+ client consultations per month, offering tailored legal advice in commercial, civil, and labor matters.
  • Led litigation strategy and court representation for commercial and labor cases annually, achieving favourable judgments in majority of claims.
  • Played key role in international arbitration case exceeding SAR 20 million in value, filed before Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
  • Supported annual legal service agreements with corporate clients, increasing client retention by 35% through quality support and consistent follow-up.

Lawyer

Dakheel Allah Aljadani Law Office
Jeddah
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • Represented clients in over 55 legal proceedings covering tax, inheritance, construction, and employment disputes.
  • Successfully appealed Zakat assessments resulting in client savings exceeding SAR 5 million.
  • Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts, including service agreements, franchise licenses, and labor contracts.
  • Managed high-volume case loads whilst maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism and efficacy.

Part-time Instructor

Saudi Electronic University (SEU)
Jeddah
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Taught 3 core legal subjects to undergraduate students, impacting over 150 students across 6 semesters.
  • Developed and delivered engaging lectures in blended learning format, achieving student satisfaction scores of 90%+.
  • Facilitated class discussions stimulating intellectual curiosity and encouraging active participation from students.

Trainee Lawyer

Hani Qurashi Law Firm
Jeddah
11.2015 - 11.2016
  • Contributed to due diligence and drafting efforts for corporate formation and liquidation cases.
  • Collaborated on review and creation of legal documents including shareholder agreements and company statutes.
  • Assisted senior solicitors in preparing case briefs, resulting in well-prepared arguments.

Intern

Human Rights Advocates
Berkeley, USA
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Conducted field research and policy review culminating in report on political participation of women in quota-based governance systems, presented during the 58th UN Commission on the Status of Women.
  • Engaged with international NGOs and delegates from 20+ countries, contributing to strategic dialogue on women's rights.

Education

LL.M. - International Business Transactions & Comparative Law

University of San Francisco, School of Law
01.2013 - 01.2014

LL.B. - Law

King Abdulaziz University
01.2006 - 01.2011

Skills

  • Legal Drafting & Research
  • Litigation Strategy & Court Representation
  • Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance
  • Insolvency processes knowledge
  • Client Advisory & Mentoring
  • Client consultations

Certification

  • Licensed Lawyer, 41/816, 08/26/20
  • Licensed Notary, 44/12782, 08/09/23

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Custom

  • Insolvency Trustee Qualification Program, Saudi Bankruptcy Commission, 2022
  • Provisions of the Bankruptcy Law, Qafazat Training Center, 2023
  • Financial Accounting & Report Preparation, Bankruptcy Commission, 2023
  • Corporate Governance, Business Intelligence Training Center, 2021
  • IBEP: Business English & Marketing, University of Washington, 2013
  • IELP: International English Language Program, University of Washington, 2012-2013

Timeline

Part-time Instructor

Saudi Electronic University (SEU)
08.2020 - 11.2022

Senior Associate

Al-Othman Law Firm
11.2019 - 06.2025

Lawyer

Dakheel Allah Aljadani Law Office
04.2019 - 08.2023

Trainee Lawyer

Hani Qurashi Law Firm
11.2015 - 11.2016

Intern

Human Rights Advocates
01.2014 - 05.2014

LL.M. - International Business Transactions & Comparative Law

University of San Francisco, School of Law
01.2013 - 01.2014

LL.B. - Law

King Abdulaziz University
01.2006 - 01.2011

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