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Sohaib Badawi, Manager Legal Affairs

Sohaib Badawi

Manager Legal Affairs·Grnata Group

Bahrain

Master's degree, Business Law

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 11 months

Manager Legal Affairs

May 2026 - Present

Grnata Group

Manama, Bahrain

I found this job using Bayt.com

May 2026 - Present

My role as Manager of Legal Affairs is overseeing all legal activities of the organization, including the contract management, the regulatory compliance, the litigation, the corporate governance, and the legal risk management.

That role provides for corporate strategic legal advice to management, ensures adherence to applicable laws, and protects the organizations legal and commercial interests.
Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Legal

Manager Of Legal Affairs

May 2026 - Present

Grnata Group

Manama, Bahrain

May 2026 - Present

As Manager of Legal Affairs, I am responsible for managing the company's legal and compliance functions, providing strategic legal advice, reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory
compliance, mitigating legal risks, and supporting business objectives while safeguarding the
organization's interests.
Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Legal

Corporate Counsel & Corporate Secretary

March 2023 - April 2026

AIG - Almoayyed International Group

Sitrah, Bahrain

March 2023 - April 2026

Based on my ex-position as Corporate Counsel & Corporate Secretary I provided legal advice on corporate and commercial matters, manages legal risks, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations,
and supports the board of directors and executive management in corporate governance activities. My role was concerned for maintaining corporate records, coordinating board and shareholder meetings, and
ensuring adherence to governance requirements.
Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Legal

Legal Advisor

July 2022 - February 2023

Sayed Kadhim Al Durazi & Sons

Bahrain

July 2022 - February 2023

When I was working as Legal Advisor in Sayed Kadhim Al Durazi & Sons, I was responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the organization on corporate, commercial, contractual, and regulatory
matters. My exposition ensured legal compliance, mitigates legal risks, reviews and negotiates contracts, manages disputes, and supports business operations by delivering practical legal solutions aligned with
organizational objectives.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Legal

Legal Counsellor & Head of Legal Affairs

September 2014 - June 2022

Yousuf A. Wahab Al Hawaj & Sons Co. W.l.l

Manama, Bahrain

September 2014 - June 2022

As per my exposition for Legal Counsellor, I was responsible for providing legal advice and support on contractual, corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters. My role is to review and negotiate legal documents, managing legal risks, supporting dispute resolution activities, and ensuring that business operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Legal

Legal Counsellor

November 2013 - August 2014

Rashid A. Rahaman Ebrahim Law Office

Manama, Bahrain

November 2013 - August 2014

When I was working as Legal Counsel, I was responsible for providing legal advice and supporting to the organization on corporate, commercial, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters. My role was concerned on drafting and negotiating for legal documents, managing legal risks, supporting dispute resolution activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and assisting management in achieving business objectives while protecting the organization's legal interests.
Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Legal

Business Legal Consultant (BLC)

August 2013 - October 2013

LB Consultancy W.L.L

Manama, Bahrain

August 2013 - October 2013

When I was working as Business Legal Consultant, I advised different organizations on legal, regulatory, commercial, and strategic business matters. My ex-role supports contract negotiations, different corporate
transactions, compliance programs, risk management, governance frameworks, and business expansion initiatives while aligning legal solutions with commercial objectives.
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Legal

Legal Counsellor, Head of Courts & Corporation department

November 2012 - July 2013

Salman Sulaibeekh & Associates

Manama, Bahrain

November 2012 - July 2013

When I was working as Advisor of Legal Affairs, I provided the strategic and operational legal advice to support organizational objectives. My role was reviewing for legal documents, advising on the regulatory compliance, managing legal risks, supports dispute resolution, and assisting leadership in making legally
informed decisions.
Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Legal

Legal advisor

August 2012 - October 2012

World Publishing & Journalism + International Group Law Firm

Manama, Bahrain

August 2012 - October 2012

When I was working as Legal Advisor, I provided legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including contracts, corporate affairs, regulatory compliance, employment issues, disputes, and risk management.
My role helped protecting organization's legal interests by identifying risks, advising on the different legal implications of business decisions, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.
Company industry:
Journalism
Job role:
Legal

Local official (public relations, documentary official, secretary of economic advisor & ambassador)

May 2005 - May 2009

Economic Advisory of Sudan embassy in Kuwait

Jabriya, Kuwait

May 2005 - May 2009

When I was working as Local Official in Public Relations, Documentary Official and Secretary of Economic Advisor & Ambassador, I was responsible for supporting public relations activities, maintaining official
records and documentation and providing executive administrative assistance to the Economic Advisor and Ambassador. My ex-role coordinates communications, manages correspondence and meetings,
supports stakeholder engagement and ensures efficient administration of diplomatic and economic affairs.
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Administration

Education

SYMBIOSIS LAW SHOOL, Symbiosis International University

July 2011

July 2011

Master's degree, Business Law

India

Symbiosis Law School is a law school with campuses located in Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur in India. The law school in Pune was established in 1977 under the banner of Symbiosis Society, under the patronage of S. B. Mujumdar, President and Founder Director.

Isra University

March 2005

March 2005

Bachelor's degree, Civil Law

Jordan

GPA (percentage): 80.6%

GPA (percentage): 80.6%

Isra University is a private university in Amman, Jordan. It was established in 1989, the first scholastic year started in fall 1991.

Ikhlass Private School

June 2000

June 2000

High school or equivalent, Actuarial Science

Kuwait

GPA (percentage): 68%

GPA (percentage): 68%

In 1969, Al-Ikhlas Private School was established in the Sharq area on Al-Khaleej Street, near the British Embassy. It began operating at the start of the 1969-1970 academic year with the intermediate level, comprising 7 classes, 11 teachers, and 167 students. The secondary level was added in the 1971-1972 academic year.

Skills

Contract Administration
Expert
Contract Administration
Expert
Dispute Resolution
Expert
Dispute Resolution
Expert
Legal Affairs
Expert
Legal Affairs
Expert
managerial skills
Expert
managerial skills
Expert
time management
Expert
time management
Expert
communication skills
Expert
communication skills
Expert
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
GOAL SETTING
Intermediate
GOAL SETTING
Intermediate
LEGAL KNOWLEDGE
Intermediate
LEGAL KNOWLEDGE
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Intermediate
PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE
Intermediate
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
RESEARCH
Intermediate
RESEARCH
Intermediate
Legal Review
Expert
Legal Review
Expert
Legal Advice
Expert
Legal Advice
Expert
Contract Drafting
Expert
Contract Drafting
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Memberships

Arab Union of Arbitrators

Active Member as International Commercial Arbitrator

December 2011

Egyptian Arbitration Centre

Active Member as Arbitrator

December 2011

the Egyptian Legal Consultancy Association (Later Called as Arab Legal Consultancy Association)

Active Member as Corporate Legal Consultant

January 2012

Training and Certifications

Certifications
a separate certificate course of Human Resources Management
European Union legal studies
International Taxation
course of law and international organizations
International Diploma training in IT & Business Skills specialized in
accredited educational certificate of TOEFL
TOEFL course
International Computer Driving License (ICDL).
organizational behavior in Business
Training
professional certificate course in European Union legal studies
European studies center of symbiosis center of international education
Jan 2011
professional diploma in UN for international studies specialized in International Monetary Fund (IMF
Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA) which is affiliated directly under the Worl
Dec 2010
International Diploma training in IT & Business Skills specialized in Marketing &Public Relation
Pitman Training Center (from UK)
Dec 2006

Hobbies and interests

Reading for History Books.
WALKING