IBAA Al MASRI

• Leading the legal department, setting strategic direction, KPIs, and budgets
• Managing and mentoring the legal team, ensuring optimal performance and risk mitigation
• Overseeing legal training programs to upskill internal teams
• Developing and implementing legal policies and procedures to enhance compliance
• Managing relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities
• Supporting business expansion by establishing LLCs and handling post-establishment legal matters
• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to develop policies that mitigate risk while supporting business objectives.
• Continuously monitored changes in laws and regulations, ensuring timely updates to company policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Successfully amended the off plan contract form to reduce the risks and provide smooth and risk free relationship between the buyers and the company.

• Advised on legal matters across corporate affairs, off-plan agreements, HR disputes, and customer service cases
• Conducted legal research and ensured compliance with evolving regulations
• Drafted and negotiated legal documents, including NDAs, AoAs, Bylaws, LOIs, POAs, and MOUs
• Providing expert legal counsel on contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, labor law, intellectual property, and REGA regulations
• Led dispute resolution efforts, particularly in real estate and vendor agreements
• Assisted in litigation strategy, including precautionary legal measures
• Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
• Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.

• Hosted legal awareness segments, offering insights on 'Know Your Rights' and positive mindset strategies
• Enhanced listener engagement by incorporating interactive segments and social media updates into the radio show.
• Developed strong relationships with guests and industry professionals, leading to exclusive interviews and increased credibility for the station.
• Strengthened station brand recognition with a consistent delivery of high-quality programming and targeted messaging.

• Managed contracts, vendor agreements, lease negotiations, and IP matters
• Advised HR on employment contracts, internal policies, and labor disputes
• Supported leadership in strategic decision-making and board meetings
• Ensured regulatory compliance in supply chain, procurement, and franchise agreements
• Conducted quality control inspections, identifying operational risks and compliance gaps
• Enhanced members' satisfaction with timely and accurate legal advice on various matters.
• Reduced potential litigation risks by conducting thorough research and providing preemptive solutions to clients.
• Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.

• Drafted and reviewed bilingual contracts (English & Arabic)
• Represented clients in Saudi courts, including serving as a legal translator
• Provided legal counsel to international hotel groups on employment contracts and regulatory matters
• Handled corporate structuring, including LLC formation and liquidation
• Managed high-profile commercial litigation and money recovery cases
• Developed tailored risk mitigation plans to safeguard clients'' interests and minimize potential liabilities.
• Contributed towards business development efforts by identifying new opportunities for service expansion or improvement.
• Drafted comprehensive legal documents including contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding for diverse clientele.

• Led contract negotiations and dispute resolution
• Represented the company in court cases and insurance dispute committees
• Provided legal counsel on HR policies, labor law, and compliance matters
• Managed complex litigation cases, achieving favorable outcomes for the organization.
• Assisted in crafting legally sound marketing materials by reviewing promotional content for adherence to advertising laws and regulations.

• Ensured corporate compliance with regulatory frameworks
• Reviewed and enforced internal regulations
• Assessed and approved compensation claims and legal settlements

Contracts specialist, was handling the contract (maritime) in both Arabic and English