Sumer M. Ghazawi

• Strategic Legal Advisory and Regulatory Compliance:

Advise senior leadership on complex regulatory matters, corporate governance, labor law, commercial contracts, and licensing requirements, ensuring the company operates within the Kingdom’s legal framework.

Provide comprehensive legal support across all departments, integrating risk mitigation strategies and aligning legal advice with business objectives.

Ensure alignment with the internal policies and global governance standards of the parent company, including anti-bribery, data privacy, anti-money laundering (AML), and corporate ethics.

• Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, supplier contracts, partnership agreements, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), minimizing legal exposure and optimizing commercial outcomes.

• Regulatory Engagement and External Representation:

Represent the company’s interests in high-stakes negotiations with regulators, external counsel, and public authorities, ensuring favorable outcomes in complex legal matters.
Lead the company’s defense in court hearings and dispute resolution, protecting the organization’s rights and mitigating potential liabilities.

• Legal Research and Risk Management:

Conduct in-depth legal research and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop strategies and arguments for complex legal cases.
Research and evaluate risk factors affecting business decisions, applying effective risk management techniques and offering proactive advice on potential legal issues.

Analyze legal documents, identify critical issues, and provide strategic guidance to minimize legal risks and ensure compliance.

• Corporate Governance and Internal Compliance:

Draft board and shareholders' resolutions, review corporate documents, and provide guidance on governance best practices.

Organize board meetings, prepare detailed minutes, and coordinate the execution of official documents and resolutions.

Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of board minutes and official documents, maintaining a robust corporate governance framework.

• Operational and Administrative Oversight:

Organize logistics and materials for high-level meetings, sign official documents, and coordinate with senior stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of corporate actions.

Facilitate internal training sessions to raise awareness of legal best practices and reduce the likelihood of disputes.