Waleed Almalki

• Lead and manage the companys legal department, overseeing all legal matters across
commercial contracting, construction disputes, regulatory compliance, and corporate
governance.
• Established a contract governance and approval framework, standardizing review workflows
and embedding change-control, liability allocation, and risk-mitigation clauses across 5+
contract templates.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial and construction contracts for vendor and
contractor engagements, protecting the companys interests and minimizing post-award
disputes.
• Built corporate governance and compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures,
internal controls, and a compliance training program for cross-functional teams.
• Drafted a Technical Expert Appointment Contract for neutral engineering assessment in a
construction dispute, incorporating binding expert report provisions aligned with Saudi
Evidence Law (m/43, 1443H).
• Managed contract performance against milestones; collaborated with, Project Management
to resolve variations and maintain delivery timelines.
• Performed due diligence and regulatory compliance reviews; advised executive leadership
on contract interpretation, ZATCA compliance, and escalation matters.
• Represented the company in court proceedings and commercial arbitration; coordinated
with external counsel on dispute resolution strategy.

• Advise international and local companies on cross-border investment contract structures and Saudi regulatory entry requirements. 
• Conduct due diligence and prepare regulatory submissions for high-level commercial transactions. 

• Advised company leadership on Saudi real estate regulatory frameworks, foreign
investment laws, and property ownership rules for foreign entities entering the Saudi
market.
• Assessed ZATCA compliance requirements and cross-border transaction risks; proposed
mitigation strategies aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.

• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated 80+ commercial contracts including service, partnership,
and distribution agreements with bilingual (Arabic/English) drafting for cross-border
transactions.
• Conducted contract risk assessments across 100+ client engagements, identifying
exposure areas and recommending protective measures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Attended judicial and quasi-judicial sessions on behalf of clients, delivering evidence-based
advocacy and preparing supporting legal memoranda.
• Filed and managed 100+ comprehensive legal documents including transactional
agreements, regulatory submissions, objection briefs, and appellate filings.

• Managed and mentored a team of 10+ licensed lawyers and trainees; established internal
procedures, contract templates, and clause libraries to standardize and improve legal output quality
• Advised 100+ clients on regulatory compliance issues, corporate governance, and legal risk;
developed practical mitigation measures tailored to each clients commercial context
• Mediated and settled 20+ complex commercial disputes out of court, minimizing litigation exposure
through structured negotiated settlements
• Represented clients before judicial and quasi-judicial bodies through structured, evidence-based
case presentations
• Negotiated with opposing parties and counterparties to resolve conflicts and reach commercially
viable legal outcomes

• Developed a comprehensive Procedural Operations Manual establishing internal
governance workflows, compliance procedures, and quality control standards.
• Conducted in-depth legal research; produced detailed legal opinions, compliance
assessments, and analytical reports supporting client regulatory matters.

• Managed day-to-day legal operations and ensured all formalities and documentation submitted to
regulatory authorities met accuracy and compliance standards
• Conducted legal research and analyses to produce legal opinions, compliance reports, and
advisory documents for clients across corporate and commercial matters
• Represented clients in court proceedings and maintained current knowledge of evolving regulations
to minimize client legal risk
• Managed and mentored 6+ trainee lawyers, providing structured guidance throughout firm
operations