Ashraf zahran
Dammam ,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Knowledgeable Legal Advisor experienced in contracting, drafting and negotiations. Manages client expectations to achieve positive claim and decision outcomes. Multitasked and prioritised to meet customer requirements whilst achieving service-level targets. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Legal advisor
Zamil Industrial
Dammam
10.2015 - Current
- Researched public law litigation to proactively mitigate regulatory and public law risks.
- Trained and mentored junior staff to consistently meet and exceed settlements and issuing targets.
- Coached and mentored junior employees, delivering guidance and building strong, capable teams.
- Proposed innovative business solutions to preserve and expand business opportunities.
- Reviewed legal documentation and bank agreements to translate and simplify legal jargon for clients.
- Built and sustained strong professional relationships with key stakeholders.
- Performed risk assessments to accurately identify and evaluate exposure to legal, ethics and compliance issues.
Senior legal counsel
Al-Oteen Law Firm
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
02.2010 - 05.2015
- Provided strategic legal advice on commercial transactions and regulatory compliance.
- Advised on compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws and regulations.
- Represented the company in negotiations with government agencies and authorities.
- Negotiated settlements and resolutions in legal disputes and litigation.
- Drafted and reviewed complex legal agreements and contracts.
- Achieved successful dispute resolution by employing effective negotiation skills.
- Negotiated critical contracts for improved business partnerships.
Legal counsel
Al Badran Law Firm
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
04.2006 - 08.2009
- Drafted legal agreements relating to construion .
- Advised legal team on commercial and administrative matters, including criminal law, contract law and labor law.
- Reviewed legal due diligence reports, recommending appropriate mitigation steps to avoid lawsuits.
- Secured positive outcomes with effective negotiation in high-stakes litigation cases.
- Offered advice for resolving contractual disputes, ensuring smoother business operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Islamic law
Zagazig University.
Egypt /2002 -
Bachelor of Arts - law
Zagazig University
Egypt /2000 -
Egyptian Bar Association.
Egypt Skills
- Business law expertise
- Legal risk management strategies
- Contract negotiations
- Legal research
- Caseload prioritisation
- Legal documentation knowledge
- Litigation support
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Intermediate
Certification
Egyptian Bar Association.
Saudi Bar Association .
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal advisor
Zamil Industrial
10.2015 - Current
Senior legal counsel
Al-Oteen Law Firm
02.2010 - 05.2015
Legal counsel
Al Badran Law Firm
04.2006 - 08.2009
Master of Arts - Islamic law
Zagazig University.
/2002 -
Bachelor of Arts - law
Zagazig University
/2000 -
Egyptian Bar Association.
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