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Ammar Turkastani, Legal Counsel

Ammar Turkastani

Legal Counsel·YASA EXPRESS LOAD INC

Saudi Arabia

Doctorate, Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) – Commercial Law

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 1 months

Legal Counsel

January 2025 - Present

YASA EXPRESS LOAD INC

Texas, United States

January 2025 - Present

• Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing contracts and agreements with vendors, clients, and service
providers to ensure they are legally sound and protect the companys interests.
• Providing legal advice to management on a wide range of matters, including business operations,
liability issues, and dispute resolution.
• Identifying legal risks associated with business decisions and helping implement strategies to
minimize potential exposure.
• Conducting legal research on relevant federal and state laws, especially transportation,
employment, and commercial law, to ensure the company remains compliant.
• Preparing legal correspondence, notices, and internal memos related to disputes, claims, or
general legal inquiries.
• Assisting in the resolution of commercial disputes, including negotiations and coordination with
external counsel when needed.
• Reviewing internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and suggesting updates
when necessary.
• Monitoring company practices to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal laws.

Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport

Attorney

January 2017 - November 2023

Ammar Turkastani Law Firm

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - November 2023

• Established succession plans to avoid regulatory quagmires.
• Interpreted legal instruments, agreements, memoranda of understanding and internal policies for
governing bodies.
• Provided comprehensive legal services, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
and agreements.
• Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
• Enforced company claims with approved budget, strategy and adherence to corporate governance
requirements.
• Negotiated with opposing parties to remedy disputes.
• Maintained current knowledge of laws to provide clarification on legal concerns.
• Specialized in commercial real estate transactions and litigation.
• Disputed resolutions, including examining claims against organization to defend position before
internal appeal bodies.
• Assessed legal, risk and compliance matters to determine organizational plan of action.
• Represented clients before court in oral debate by constructing favorable and truthful narrative
around presented evidence and facts.
• Ensured adherence to professional and ethical standards while protecting client confidentiality.
• Handled cases across various practice areas, including commercial law, corporate law, and dispute
resolution.

Company industry:
Law Firm

Legal Counsel

January 2017 - November 2017

ADVANCED VISION

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - November 2017

• Represented clients before court in oral debate by constructing favorable and truthful narrative
around presented evidence and facts.
• Maintained expertise in labor law & commercial law to best advise and advocate for clients by
tracking and researching developing precedent and legislation.
• Drafted documents related to CEO activities, including statements, contracts and agreements,
focusing on readability and enforceability.
• Provided general legal advice on best practice for compliance, input on business decisions and
contract negotiations and legal strategies for litigation and other legal activities.
• Developed detailed litigation strategies for cases.
• Specialized in commercial real estate transactions and litigation.
• Communicated effectively with CEO to interpret laws, rulings and regulations which affected each
case.
• Investigated complaints of retaliatory and discriminatory employment

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Legal Counsel

August 2015 - December 2016

SACODECO JEDDAH

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

August 2015 - December 2016

• Provided legal counsel on corporate, contractual, and operational matters to ensure compliance
with Saudi laws and regulations.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts, including supplier agreements, subcontractor
contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Advised on dispute resolution strategies, including arbitration and mediation, to safeguard the
companys interests.
• Conducted legal risk assessments to identify potential liabilities in projects and business
operations.
• Assisted in handling legal issues related to construction, procurement, and real estate projects.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and advised on employment-related legal matters.
• Represented the company in discussions and negotiations with external stakeholders.
• Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.
• Kept the management updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the construction and
manufacturing sectors.
• Prepared and maintained legal documentation and reports for internal and external use.

Company industry:
Interior design

Legal Counsel

April 2013 - July 2015

Okaz Organization for press & publication

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

April 2013 - July 2015

• Provided legal advice and support on matters related to media law, copyright, and intellectual
property.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts, including supplier agreements, subcontractor
contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts, agreements, and legal documents for the
organization.
• Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations governing media and publication activities.
• Represented the newspaper in legal disputes, settlements, and negotiations.
• Conducted risk assessments to safeguard the organization from legal liabilities.
• Advised on defamation, privacy, and freedom of speech issues, ensuring ethical and legal adherence in published content.
• Collaborated with editorial and management teams to address legal concerns and mitigate risks.

Company industry:
Journalism

Trainee Lawyer

November 2012 - January 2013

YGB

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2012 - January 2013

• Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.
• Authored accurate and thorough waivers, motions and petitions on behalf of clients.
• Researched legal authority and black letter law to compare case facts patterns to precedential cases and determine probable outcomes.
• Represented clients before court in oral debate by constructing favorable and truthful narrative around presented evidence and facts.
• Communicated effectively with YGB clients to interpret laws, rulings and regulations which affected each case.
• Conferred with judges and opposing counsel to discuss and settle case disputes. Advised clients on upcoming meetings and answered questions regarding proceedings.

Company industry:
Law Firm

Trainee Lawyer

June 2010 - February 2012

Suliman Al Gumae Law Firm

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2010 - February 2012

• Advised clients on upcoming meetings and answered questions regarding proceedings.
• Reviewed and negotiated legal documents.
• Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.

Company industry:
Law Firm

Education

Southern Methodist University

May 2024

May 2024

Doctorate, Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) – Commercial Law

United States

GPA (point): 3.30 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.30 out of 4

Southern Methodist University

August 2020

August 2020

Master's degree, Master of Law (L.L.M) – Comparative and International Law

United States

King AbdulAziz University

January 2016

January 2016

Master's degree, Master of Law (L.L.M) – Law

Saudi Arabia

KingAbdulazizUniversity-SaudiArabi

May 2012

May 2012

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Law – Law

Saudi Arabia

Skills

Law
Expert
Law
Expert
Statutory
Expert
Statutory
Expert
Employment Law
Expert
Employment Law
Expert
Administrative Law
Expert
Administrative Law
Expert
Media Law
Expert
Media Law
Expert
DRAFT (BOILER)
Expert
DRAFT (BOILER)
Expert
LABOR LAW
Expert
LABOR LAW
Expert
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Expert
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Expert
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Expert
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Expert
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Expert
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Expert
LEGAL RISK
Expert
LEGAL RISK
Expert
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Expert
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Expert
STATE LAWS
Expert
STATE LAWS
Expert
COMMERCIAL LAWS
Expert
COMMERCIAL LAWS
Expert
REAL ESTATE
Expert
REAL ESTATE
Expert
RESEARCH
Expert
RESEARCH
Expert
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Expert
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Expert
GOVERNANCE
Expert
GOVERNANCE
Expert
microsoft office
Expert
microsoft office
Expert
Regulatory Compliance
Expert
Regulatory Compliance
Expert
Legal Research and Analysis
Expert
Legal Research and Analysis
Expert
Employment Law Expertise
Expert
Employment Law Expertise
Expert
Negotiation Skills
Expert
Negotiation Skills
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Contract negotiation
Expert
Contract negotiation
Expert
Environmental law compliance
Expert
Environmental law compliance
Expert
Statutory
Expert
Statutory
Expert
Law
Expert
Law
Expert
Employment Law
Expert
Employment Law
Expert
Media Law
Expert
Media Law
Expert
Administrative Law
Expert
Administrative Law
Expert

Languages

English

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
دورة المحقق المتميز في نظام العمل السعودي
مركز مواكب للتدريب
Dec 2009 - Dec 2009

Hobbies and interests

قراءة الكتب التي تحتوي على قصص النجاح - قراءة الكتب القانونية