Sounya Khattabi
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Legal Counsel with hands-on experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial, pharmaceutical, and medical contracts. Currently working within a corporate group environment, supporting business teams on contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation, with a strong focus on contract review and legal analysis.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Legal Counsel
Tamer Group
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2024.05 - Current
Professional Summary
Legal Counsel with hands-on experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial, pharmaceutical, and medical contracts. Currently working within a corporate group environment, supporting business teams on contract management, compliance, and risk mitigation, with a strong focus on contract review and legal analysis.
Professional Experience
- Managing legal contracts across the group, including pharmaceutical License and Supply Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, and medical contracts related to the supply of medical devices and consumables.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and non-trade contracts.
- Supporting business and commercial teams with contract review, legal analysis, and compliance matters.
- Dr. Saleh Bakr Al Tayyar and Partners – Jeddah (2022, 3 months): Attended court hearings as a representative of the firm and its clients.
- AlQistas Law Office – Jeddah (2021, 2 months): Pleaded cases before Commercial and Labor Courts.
- Al Tamimi & Company – Dubai (2021, 2 weeks): Assisted in appeals and execution of judgments.
- Mohammed Al-Saadi Lawyers & Legal Consultants – Dubai (2021, 3 weeks): Managed client meetings and drafted legal correspondence.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Sharjah
Sharjah united Arab Emirates MSc in Private Law - Private Law
University of Sharjah
Sharjah United Arab Emiratis Skills
- Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Commercial & pharmaceutical contracts
- License and Supply Agreements
- Clinical Trial Agreements
- Medical devices & consumables contracts
- Legal analysis and risk assessment
- Contract compliance & governance
- Stakeholder coordination (Business, Commercial & Legal teams)
- Corporate & in-house legal support
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Attendance – Role of Law in Combating Information Technology Crimes, Emirates Center for Human Rights.
- Certificate of Attendance – Data Session & Promoting Global Competitiveness, Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (UAE).
- Participation Certificate – Sharjah International Book Fair (16 hours).
- Certificate of Attendance – Virtual Currencies in the Balance, University of Sharjah.
- Certificate of Attendance – Professionalism in Self-Marketing Workshop, University of Sharjah (in collaboration with Misk).
- Participation in organizing Saudi National Day activities with the Saudi Cultural Mission – UAE.
- English Language Course – EF Institute, United Kingdom (2 months).
Certification
- Certificate of Appreciation – SAJA Pharmaceuticals
In recognition of professionalism, integrity, and consistent delivery of high-quality legal support. - Certificate of Appreciation – Tamer Group
Recognized for exemplary dedication and performance as a selected member of the Tumooh Program (2024–2025).
Timeline
Legal Counsel
Tamer Group
2024.05 - Current
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Sharjah
MSc in Private Law - Private Law
University of Sharjah