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Maryam Abdulhakim Shams

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Bilingual Legal Affairs Specialist with over 5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, contract review, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in structuring SPVs, issuing powers of attorney, and managing legal procedures with the Ministry of Commerce. Adept at reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts and advising business units on legal risks, governance matters, and regulatory developments. Recognized for delivering accurate legal advice and documentation, and for supporting business operations with proactive, practical solutions in dynamic environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Legal Affairs Specialist

Alkhabeer Capital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Structure and register Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) aligned with investment objectives and regulatory frameworks.
  • Draft and issue Powers of Attorney (POAs), manage updates and amendments to Commercial Registrations (CR) and Articles of Association (AOA), and oversee other Ministry of Commerce processes.
  • Review and revise all types of legal contracts, including NDAs, investment agreements, service agreements, and shareholder agreements.
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to internal departments on corporate, commercial, and operational matters.
  • Review Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs) and KYC documents to ensure legal and procedural integrity.
  • Support compliance team by reviewing and interpreting regulatory updates relevant to legal and business operations.

Legal Specialist

Alkhabeer Capital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed legal documentation related to company governance and Ministry filings.
  • Reviewed and helped draft corporate agreements, internal policies, and external legal correspondence.
  • Participated in legal due diligence reviews and supported external audit compliance.
  • Coordinated with external counsel for litigation and contract disputes.
  • Supervised handling of client complaints and ensured internal legal alignment.

Paralegal

Saed International for Istigdam
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Drafted memoranda, warning letters, and settlement agreements for employment and contract disputes.
  • Handled enforcement of promissory notes through court filings and followed up with clients on legal claims.
  • Provided legal advice to departments and conducted legal research to support ongoing cases.

Legal Trainee

Eyad Albakri & Atheer Qurban Law Firm
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted in legal drafting and court preparation for labor, commercial, and real estate matters.
  • Attended court hearings and helped prepare supporting documents for litigation.

Legal Intern

Ahmed Zaki Yamani Law Firm
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Drafted legal contracts and opinions.
  • Developed practical legal skills in research, reporting, and documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

Dar Al-Hekma University

Skills

  • SPV Structuring & Documentation
  • Legal Drafting & Contract Review
  • Plan Projects
  • Legal Advisory & Internal Counsel Support
  • Task Prioritization
  • Regulatory Awareness
  • Legal Research & Risk Analysis
  • Bilingual Communication (Arabic/English)

Certification

  • Contract Drafting Workshop
  • Legal Memo Writing & Employment Contracts
  • Law of Civil Procedure Workshop
  • Building Legal Personality Program
  • Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
  • Kingdom & Compliance Conference

Accomplishments

Founder of Touq Jewelry – A luxury jewelry brand blending modern design with Arab symbolism and craftsmanship.

Languages

Arabic
English

Timeline

Legal Affairs Specialist

Alkhabeer Capital
07.2024 - 07.2025

Legal Specialist

Alkhabeer Capital
02.2022 - 06.2024

Paralegal

Saed International for Istigdam
07.2020 - 02.2022

Legal Trainee

Eyad Albakri & Atheer Qurban Law Firm
12.2019 - 06.2020

Legal Intern

Ahmed Zaki Yamani Law Firm
01.2019 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Laws -

Dar Al-Hekma University

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