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Mohammad Matalqa

Mohammad Matalqa

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished legal professional with extensive expertise for 25 years in corporate law, dispute resolution, and litigation management. Demonstrates proficiency in contract negotiation, legal drafting, and compliance auditing, ensuring effective risk management and confidentiality maintenance. Adept at leading teams with strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills. Committed to delivering strategic advisory services and critical assessments to optimize legal outcomes. Career goals include advancing in roles that leverage comprehensive knowledge of employment law and insolvency procedures.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lawyer and legal consultant

Fayez bin Saeed Al Bakri law firm
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
03.2022 - 12.2024
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  • Managed high-volume case loads whilst maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism and efficacy.
  • Interpreted complex legislation, simplifying understanding for clients.
  • Developed persuasive arguments for complex litigation cases-led to positive verdicts more often than not.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, advocating their rights and interests effectively.
  • Drafted legal advice for clients, enabling informed decision-making process.
  • Conducted comprehensive due diligence for corporate transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes; applied insights proactively in practice areas.
  • Negotiated settlements for civil disputes, resulting in satisfactory resolutions.
  • Educated legal colleagues on best practices to uphold company standards.
  • Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
  • Provided knowledgeable advice covering corporate governance in respect of legal and administrative matters.

Legal advisor

Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Completed regular reviews of corporate practices ensuring continual legality.
  • Interpreted legislation and regulations, providing clear guidance.
  • Liaised with external solicitors for comprehensive legal support.
  • Handled a variety of legal matters efficiently whilst maintaining confidentiality.
  • Developed policies to minimise risk of litigation.
  • Advised on legal rights, obligations, and implications with careful analysis.
  • Ensured compliance with laws and regulations, avoiding potential fines or penalties.
  • Provided effective support by establishing facts and advising on available legal options.
  • Performed risk assessments to accurately identify and evaluate exposure to legal, ethics and compliance issues.

Training Specialist

Kader Saudi (Vall Arab Holding Group)
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
07.2016 - 05.2020
  • Provide specialized training to various Official and Governmental Bodies
  • Conducted pre and post-training surveys, ensuring feedback was utilised for improvement purposes.
  • Delivered effective training sessions to improve overall operational Commercial efficiency.
  • Evaluated existing training methods for increased effectiveness in future sessions.
  • Enhanced team performance with the development of tailored training initiatives.
  • Streamlined administrative processes related to organising training events, improving efficiency within the department.
  • Oversaw regulatory compliance requirements pertaining to employee trainings, reducing risk exposure for the company.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs by identifying staff needs.
  • Managed external trainers for delivering specialist skills development courses.
  • Performed Training courses for:

- The risk management and internal audit diploma program 2024

- Ministry of Commerce KSA 2017, 2019 2023- 2025 including but not limited to: Policies and legislation, internal audit and risk management, corporate governance, regulations and legal analysis

- Export Development Authority 2020 including but not limited to: international trade rules "Incoterms", how to protect your trademark " internationally and locally.

- Ministry of Health 2024

- Real Estate Development Fund 2024 including but not limited to: preparation program for the certified Registrar of the council and the international preparation program in wealth management and investment accredited.

- Jeddah Development Authority program of modern and developed methods and methods in the approach of legal management, the specialized program of the basics of legal consulting and research, the program of governance of the board of Directors Committees, the program of preparation and provision of legal consultations, the program of legal drafting skills, the program of governance of the board of directors and review committees.

- Civil Aviation Authority program drafting systems, administrative decisions and labor contracts procedural problems and legal solutions.

- Riyadh Municipality dispute and claims management program (FIDIC contracts).

- Bank Al Bilad has a legal contract drafting program, a banking and financial dispute resolution program, and legal compliance and compliance.

- Abdul Laif Jameel vehicles Trading Company banking and financing dispute resolution program.

- King Abdulaziz Military College has a comprehensive quality management program and raised it from a legal point of view.

Labor Inspector

Ministry of Labor - Jordan
Amman
05.2014 - 05.2017
  • Performing all kinds of labor audit on registered entities
  • Assisted in the development of health and safety procedures within companies.
  • Initiated legal proceedings against violators of labor law, ensuring justice for all related parties.
  • Improved worker safety environment by enforcing regulations and standards.
  • Reviewed company records to ensure accurate timekeeping and wage calculation practices were followed.

• Lawyer and legal consultant

Omar Al - Dabaikhi law firm
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Drafted all kinds of Legal documents including but not limited to Contracts, Agreements, NDA's, MOU's, Courts Applications and Claims, Objections, Appeals etc.
  • Managed all Labor cases and conflict before Labor Office and Labor Courts on behalf of clients
  • Interpreted complex legislation, simplifying understanding for clients.
  • Drafted legal advice for clients, enabling informed decision-making process.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, advocating their rights and interests effectively.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality around sensitive information; strengthened trust between lawyer and client.
  • Facilitated mediation sessions between disputing parties, fostering amicable resolutions where possible.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes; applied insights proactively in practice areas.
  • Conducted comprehensive due diligence for corporate transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Developed persuasive arguments for complex litigation cases-led to positive verdicts more often than not.
  • Negotiated settlements for civil disputes, resulting in satisfactory resolutions.
  • Managed high-volume case loads whilst maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism and efficacy.
  • Prepared legal briefs and opinions and filed appeals in appeal courts.
  • Developed and delivered company strategy, responding to legal changes and developments.
  • provide legal advice on corporate matters to commercial clients
  • Achieved favorable outcomes by meticulously preparing case briefs and legal documents.
  • Improved client relationships with effective communication and clarification of legal jargon.
  • Oversaw paralegal team to ensure timely preparation of legal documents.
  • Participated in continuous professional development training regularly ensured provision of latest legal advice.

Lawyer

Jordanian Bar Association
Jordan
01.1999 - 05.2014
  • Conducted comprehensive due diligence for corporate transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Achieved favourable outcomes by meticulously preparing case briefs and legal documents.
  • Devised innovative solutions to resolve client issues regarding wills and estates-improved satisfaction levels overall.
  • Managed high-volume case loads whilst maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism and efficacy.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Jarash National University
Jordan
09.1995 - 06.1999

Skills

  • Dispute resolution tactics
  • Advisory role expertise
  • Corporate law knowledge
  • Critical assessment
  • Bankruptcy code understanding
  • Case analysis
  • Legal documentation preparation and knowledge
  • Contract negotiation
  • Labor law
  • Legal research
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Compliance auditing
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Legal risk management strategies
  • Contractual disputes
  • Case management efficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Public speaking
  • Self-motivation
  • Team collaboration
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Proficiency in employment law
  • Contract review and revision
  • Legal drafting
  • Pressure handling
  • Litigation expertise
  • Insolvency procedures comprehension
  • Litigation management

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Intermediate

Timeline

Lawyer and legal consultant

Fayez bin Saeed Al Bakri law firm
03.2022 - 12.2024

Legal advisor

Ministry of Municipal Affairs
06.2020 - 02.2022

Training Specialist

Kader Saudi (Vall Arab Holding Group)
07.2016 - 05.2020

• Lawyer and legal consultant

Omar Al - Dabaikhi law firm
06.2015 - 06.2016

Labor Inspector

Ministry of Labor - Jordan
05.2014 - 05.2017

Lawyer

Jordanian Bar Association
01.1999 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Jarash National University
09.1995 - 06.1999
Mohammad Matalqa