Amro Alharthi

Built the legal function from zero for a national mobility operator with 20+ branches across Saudi Arabia, covering the full legal lifecycle from governance architecture to regulatory engagement.

▸ Managed SAR 150M+ annual contract portfolio spanning concessions, procurement, and strategic partnerships across 20+ operational branches
▸ Directed 900+ legal matters annually, achieving a 95%+ dispute resolution and enforcement success rate
▸ Reduced contract review cycle by 40% through end-to-end CLM system design and deployment -- eliminating backlog and compressing deal timelines
▸ Structured foreign investment frameworks and led regulatory engagement on licensing, compliance, and market access
▸ Established all corporate governance documentation, delegation of authority matrices, and contract architecture with no prior legal infrastructure

Senior legal authority for Saudi Arabia's operations of a regional super-app following Uber's USD 3B+ cross border acquisition -- at the intersection of M&A compliance, government relations, and commercial law.

▸ Directed legal strategy across a SAR 200M+ tax dispute, navigating simultaneous judicial and regulatory channels to resolution
▸ Ensured ongoing antitrust compliance obligations arising from the USD 3B+ Uber-Careem M&A transaction with sustained GAC engagement
▸ Secured key regulatory approvals that measurably reduced operational penalties and compliance exposure for Saudi operations
▸ Structured Saudi Arabia's first government-entity JV post-acquisition -- SPA, investment licenses, Ministry registrations, and board governance

Led legal and contract governance for a semi-government defense company under the Saudi Economic Offset Programme, advising on a SAR 1B+ multi-OEM portfolio.

▸ Resolved a SAR 250M+ commercial dispute with a leading international defense contractor through negotiated settlement and regulatory engagement
▸ Governed technology transfer agreements with global aerospace OEMs for Royal Saudi Air Force programs -- IP, licensing, and delivery milestones
▸ Advised on ITAR, dual-use export controls, and procurement risk across a portfolio exceeding SAR 1B+ with multiple global OEMs
▸ Designed contract frameworks for offset obligations ensuring compliance with National Transformation Programme requirements

Established the legal function from zero for a PIF-owned company delivering Vision 2030 digital infrastructure programs for sovereign entities.

▸ Negotiated technology and cybersecurity contracts exceeding SAR 100M+ for sovereign entities with no prior legal infrastructure in place
▸ Led regulatory engagement across multiple government ministries, securing approvals for critical national infrastructure programs
▸ Designed all governance frameworks, delegation of authority matrices, and contract architecture for the company's founding operational phase
▸ Structured procurement and vendor agreements aligned with National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) requirements

Managed corporate legal governance for a portfolio of Saudi JV entities under UK-Saudi defence programmes, advising Group-level stakeholders.

▸ Recognized as Outstanding Legal Counsel for Corporate Governance by the Group General Counsel (2017) -- one of the highest peer recognitions awarded globally within BAE Systems
▸ Restructured 5 JV entities end-to-end -- constitutional documents, investment license renewals, and authority matrices -- under evolving Saudi regulatory requirements
▸ Led pre-acquisition legal structuring for JV entities subsequently acquired by a government-affiliated company, managing due diligence and SPA negotiations
▸ Advised on UK-Saudi offset programme compliance and export control obligations across active defense programmes

Provided legal advice across Bupa Arabia's insurance operations, ensuring compliance with SAMA, CMA, and CCHI regulatory requirements.

▸ Reviewed and negotiated commercial contracts and service agreements in line with SAMA insurance regulations and Bupa's global governance standards
▸ Researched regulatory changes impacting health insurance products and advised on required compliance adjustments
▸ Supported corporate governance processes and prepared board-level legal documentation

Advised multinational clients on Saudi market entry, representing parties before courts, arbitral tribunals, and government bodies -- focus on infrastructure and investment licensing.

▸ Advised on SAGIA/MISA investment licensing for landmark infrastructure projects: Makkah Hajj Metro and Haramain High-Speed Railway
▸ Represented parties in commercial arbitration and litigation proceedings before Saudi courts and regulatory authorities
▸ Supported transaction structuring for international clients entering the Saudi market through JVs and concession agreements

- Assisted administration staff with research.
- Worked with team in drafting, reviewing or revising various organisational legal documents, contracts and agreements from a legal standpoint.
- Worked with team in advising corporation’s clients with concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs, stockholders, officers and corporate relations with general public.
- Handled and reviewed legal correspondences, notices etc.
- Followed up on various legal issues.

Paralegal / Legal assistant

2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

A part time job while I was doing my LLB. The responsibilities and duties:
- Worked as administrative assistant.
- Creates and maintains Legal Documentation/filing system
- Drafts basic legal opinions and contracts.
- Ensure the firm database is accurate and updated.