Sara Alkhayyat
Riyadh
Summary
Experienced legal professional with extensive expertise in regulatory development and legal drafting. Adept at managing high-level contract negotiations, mentoring legal teams, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to gather feedback and improve regulatory frameworks. Holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Business Law from the University of Southern California, coupled with certifications in regulations and commercial contract drafting. Fluent in Arabic and English, with a strong commitment to advancing regulatory compliance and legal excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regulations Legal Manager
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2022.06 - Current
- Lead the development, amendment, and enforcement of regulatory instruments, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and RCU's strategic objectives
- Oversee legal drafting of regulatory documents, ensuring compliance with internal processes and securing necessary approvals
- Coordinate public consultations, gather stakeholder feedback, and recommend amendments to regulatory drafts
- Monitor and propose amendments to laws affecting RCU’s geographical jurisdiction
- Collaborate with the Public Policy Department to assess the impact and effectiveness of implemented regulations.
Lead Legal Associate
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2022.01 - 2022.06
- Led the drafting and implementation of RCU’s Regulations.
Lead Legal Associate - Contracts & Transactions
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2020.11 - 2022.01
- Mentored legal associates and supervised their work
- Managed negotiations and closure of complex RCU contracts and transactions
- Developed and tailored RCU contract templates
- Provided legal advice on contractual obligations and risk mitigation.
Senior Legal Associate - Contracts & Transactions
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2019.05 - 2020.11
- Led onboarding and training of new legal associates
- Facilitated high-level contract negotiations
- Drafted and amended standard RCU contract templates
- Provided legal advice on executed and on-going RCU contracts and transactional agreements
- Analyzed legal risks for major RCU projects and provided strategic advice.
Legal Associate
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2018.09 - 2019.05
- Led contract reviews and negotiations for large-scale projects
- Assisted with the development and review of RCU standardized contract templates
- Assisted with the incorporation and formation of RCU corporate entities.
Lawyer
Mohamed Ben Laden Law Firm
2018.04 - 2018.09
- Advised clients on corporate matters including the process of establishing Saudi corporate entities
- Drafted key corporate governance documents.
Trainee
Baker & McKenzie
2013.06 - 2013.12
- Conducted due diligence reviews and worked on prospectuses for initial public offerings
- Drafted corporate legal documents such as agreements, bylaws, and articles of associations.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Business Law -
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
Masters Preparation Program -
University of Southern California International Academy
Los Angeles, CA05.2016
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Prince Sultan University
Riyadh, KSA01.2014
Skills
- Legislative Drafting
- Drafting & Negotiating Agreements
- Legal Analysis & Counseling
- Time Management
Certification
- 09/2024, Personal Data Protection Law, SDAIA & Adel Legal Training Center
- 11/2022, Regulations, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- 11/2019, Drafting Commercial Contracts, Cambridge Law Studio
- 09/2019, Finance for Non-Finance, Virginia Institute of Finance & Management
- 05/2017, Certificate in Business Law, USC Gould School of Law
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Regulations Legal Manager
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2022.06 - Current
Lead Legal Associate
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2022.01 - 2022.06
Lead Legal Associate - Contracts & Transactions
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2020.11 - 2022.01
Senior Legal Associate - Contracts & Transactions
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2019.05 - 2020.11
Legal Associate
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
2018.09 - 2019.05
Lawyer
Mohamed Ben Laden Law Firm
2018.04 - 2018.09
Trainee
Baker & McKenzie
2013.06 - 2013.12
Masters Preparation Program -
University of Southern California International Academy
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Prince Sultan University
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Business Law -
University of Southern California Gould School of Law