Khalid Alotaibi
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Seasoned sports law and corporate legal executive with extensive experience advising prominent Saudi sports clubs and federations, including involvement in high-profile sports cases. Strong background in Saudi Companies Law, M&A, corporate transactions, and complex contract review.
Proven in aligning organizational stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing governance-focused legal leadership across large-scale operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of the Sports Law Department
Fahad M. Barabaa & Associates Law Firm
Jeddah, Makkah Al-Mukarramah
2025.08 - Current
- Lead and oversee the Sports Law Department, providing strategic legal advice on sports regulatory, contractual, and governance matters.
- Advise clubs, federations, and stakeholders on sports regulations and compliance, including player and coach contracts, disciplinary proceedings, and dispute resolution.
- Manage and supervise high-profile sports cases and disputes, ensuring alignment with local and international sports legal frameworks.
- Support senior management through strategic oversight, risk management, and stakeholder coordination across sports-related legal matters.
Legal Counsel
Fahad M. Barabaa & Associates Law Firm
Jeddah, Makkah Al-Mukarramah
2024.07 - 2025.08
- Advise on corporate law and governance, including compliance with Saudi Companies Law and board-level matters.
- Lead and support M&A and corporate transactions, including structuring, due diligence, and contract negotiation.
- Provide legal counsel on sports law, including regulatory compliance, contracts, and dispute matters.
- Advise on labour and employment law, including contracts, terminations, and regulatory compliance.
Trainee Associate
Fahad M. Barabaa & Associates Lawfirm
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2023.07 - 2024.07
- Developed and delivered company strategy, responding to legal changes and developments.
- Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
- Analysed probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Delivered clear guidance and KPIs for financial planning processes to support consistent deliveries and offer sufficient information to explain drivers and trends.
Education
Bachelor - Law
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia 2019.09 - 2023.08
American Diploma -
Jeddah Knowledge International School
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia 2015.09 - 2019.05
Skills
- Legal Judgment
- Risk Assessment
- Problem Solving
- Critical Analysis
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
Head of the Sports Law Department
Fahad M. Barabaa & Associates Law Firm
2025.08 - Current
Legal Counsel
Fahad M. Barabaa & Associates Law Firm
2024.07 - 2025.08
Trainee Associate
Fahad M. Barabaa & Associates Lawfirm
2023.07 - 2024.07
Bachelor - Law
King Abdulaziz University
2019.09 - 2023.08
American Diploma -
Jeddah Knowledge International School
2015.09 - 2019.05