Ismail Alghamdi
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished Senior legal specialist with 6 years of experience as a litigation lawyer, known for delivering strategic legal counsel and driving significant policy improvements. Strengths include negotiating complex contracts, mitigating risks, and optimizing compliance frameworks. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams to resolve high-stakes legal issues, resulting in enhanced organizational resilience and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certification
Work History
Senior Legal Specialist
Technology Control Co.
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
07.2024 - Current
- IT Contract Management: Draft and negotiate IT contracts, ensuring legal compliance. Data Protection Compliance: Oversee adherence to PDPL, GDPR, and CCPA, advising on data handling best practices.
- Privacy Policy Development: Implement privacy policies and data protection protocols in line with regulations.
- Incident Response Management: Lead legal responses to data breaches and coordinate risk assessments. Intellectual Property: Manage IP issues, including copyright and trademark registrations.
- Technology Licensing: Negotiate licensing agreements for proprietary technology, ensuring compliance.
- Provided comprehensive legal advice to executive management, enhancing strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with different departments for creating effective company policies.
- Supported corporate governance initiatives by offering expert guidance on statutory obligations and best practices.
- Engaged actively in settlement discussions; negotiated fair terms that benefited all involved parties.
- Managed and oversaw paralegals and legal assistants.
Lawyer
Mauth Mohammed Hobani Law firm
Jeddah, Mecca Region
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Litigation: Represented companies and individuals in Commercial, General, Administrative, and Labor Courts, managing cases through all stages of litigation, with experience handling over 300 cases.
- Contract Drafting: Drafted and negotiated Reseller and Framework Agreements, ensuring compliance with local laws.
- Client Management: Advised clients on enforcement actions, infringement disputes, and legal strategies. Intellectual Property & Enforcement: Guided clients on legal rights management, protection, and anti-counterfeiting measures.
- Brand Protection: Coordinated with authorities on customs and brand protection, serving as main contact for enforcement matters in Saudi Arabia.
- Legal Documentation: Drafted and reviewed contracts, NDAs, and resolutions both Arabic and English.
- Regulatory Coordination: Worked with authorities on M&A, joint ventures, adcorporate compliance. Due Diligence: Prepared legal reports, including contract summaries and due diligence for corporate transactions.
- Licensing: Managed licensing procedures with MoC, SAGIA, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
Trainee lawyer
Khalid Bin Abdullah Al-Yafei Law Firm
Jeddah, Mecca Region
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted advanced legal research, supporting high-profile trials and contributing to successful legal outcomes.
- Drafted and reviewed commercial agency agreements, facilitating smooth mergers and acquisitions.
Corporate legal assistant
Almabani Company
Jeddah, Mecca Region
02.2014 - 05.2015
- Researched and reviewed case files and gathered information to solve conflicts.
- Collaborated with legal staff, Attorney General's office, and other law enforcement agencies.
Education
Master of Laws - International Business of Transactions( IBT)
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
Denver/ United State of America 08.2016 - 01.2018
Diploma - Consultant in Arbitration
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime
Egypt 04.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Litigation and company law
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Mecca Region 01.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder Management
- Calm under pressure
- Case Management
- Mediation and Negotiations
- Litigation
- Contract drafting
- Dispute Resolution
- Risk Management
- Technology transactions
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Affiliations
- Volleyball
- Hiking
- Shopping
Certification
1- GRC Professional (GRCP)
2- GRC Auditor (GRCA)
3- Integrated Policy Management Professional (IPMP)
4- Integrated Data Privacy Professional (IDPP)
5- Integrated Audit & Assurance Professional (IAAP)
6- Integrated Compliance & Ethics Professional (ICEP)
7- Integrated Risk Management Professional (IRMP)
8- Fundamentals of Governance and Anti-Financial Crime for Managers and Professionals
9- American Contract Law I & II
10- Ratification license
11- License To Practice Law In Saudi Arabia
Quote
Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing.
Warren Buffett
Timeline
Senior Legal Specialist
Technology Control Co.
07.2024 - Current
Lawyer
Mauth Mohammed Hobani Law firm
06.2019 - 05.2024
Trainee lawyer
Khalid Bin Abdullah Al-Yafei Law Firm
05.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Laws - International Business of Transactions( IBT)
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
08.2016 - 01.2018
Diploma - Consultant in Arbitration
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime
04.2014 - 03.2016
Corporate legal assistant
Almabani Company
02.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Litigation and company law
King Abdulaziz University
01.2011 - 05.2014
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