Arwa Saad AlShuail
Riyadh,SA
Summary
Experienced Senior Legal & Contract Claims Senior Officer with 3 years of expertise in managing complex commercial contracts and claims. Skilled in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and claims resolution, providing strategic advice to ensure compliance, safeguard organizational interests, and drive successful outcomes in high-stakes projects
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Contracts Claims Management Officer
Diriyah Company (DC)
Riyadh
2026.01 - Current
- Spearhead the strategic assessment, management, and resolution of complex contract claims, including variations, delay claims, and Extension of Time (EOT) entitlements.
- Serve as the senior contractual advisor to project leadership, ensuring strict compliance with contract terms and proactive risk mitigation.
- Lead high-level negotiations and dispute resolution proceedings, including litigation and court-related claims, to secure commercially advantageous outcomes.
- Oversee the interpretation, enforcement, and governance of contract conditions to safeguard the organization’s interests.
Contracts Claims Management Officer
Diriyah Company (DC)
2024.05 - 2026.03
- Support in managing, and resolving contract claims, including variations, delays, and extension of time (EOT) claims.
- Provide expert contractual advice to project managers to ensure compliance with contract terms and mitigate risk.
- Manage negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
- Ensure accurate interpretation and enforcement of contract conditions to protect the organization’s interests.
LEGAL OFFICER
DIRIYAH COMPANY (DC)
2023.05 - 2024.05
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply contracts, and NDAs, ensuring legal and commercial protection.
- Provide strategic legal advice on contract terms, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Manage contractual disputes and claims, advising on resolution strategies to protect the organization’s commercial interests.
MEMBER OF THE LEGAL COMMITTEE
EHTWA'A ORGANIZATION
2022.04 - 2023.05
- Managed several projects concurrently under strict legal oversight
- Facilitates preparation and coordination of legal documentation
LEGAL COOPERATIVE TRAINEE
THE ROYAL COMMISSION FOR RIYADH CITY (RCRC)
2022.09 - 2023.04
- Assisted in drafting, reviewing, and revising commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply contracts, and NDAs.
- Conducted legal research on contractual terms, risk allocation, and compliance requirements.
- Supported contract negotiations by preparing summaries, risk assessments, and comparison reports.
- Ensured contracts complied with applicable laws and internal policies while identifying potential commercial risks.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - LAW
PRINCESS NORAH BINT ABDULRAHMAN UNIVERSITY
RiyadhSkills
- Contract Claims Management & Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Contract Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategy
Certification
- PWC DGDP PROGRAM, PwC's Academy, 2023
- INSURANCE FOUNDATIONS PROFESSIONAL EXAM (IFCE), The Financial Academy, 2021
- THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF REAL ESTATE VALUATION IN KSA & IVS 2020 101, Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (TAQEEM), 2021
- MICROSOFT OFFICE MODULES WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT, Pearson, 2020
- ILETS, 2019
Timeline
Senior Contracts Claims Management Officer
Diriyah Company (DC)
2026.01 - Current
Contracts Claims Management Officer
Diriyah Company (DC)
2024.05 - 2026.03
LEGAL OFFICER
DIRIYAH COMPANY (DC)
2023.05 - 2024.05
LEGAL COOPERATIVE TRAINEE
THE ROYAL COMMISSION FOR RIYADH CITY (RCRC)
2022.09 - 2023.04
MEMBER OF THE LEGAL COMMITTEE
EHTWA'A ORGANIZATION
2022.04 - 2023.05
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - LAW
PRINCESS NORAH BINT ABDULRAHMAN UNIVERSITY