Tamer Alsmadi

• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, sales and partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and software licensing deals, ensuring alignment with Builder.ai’s global standards and local laws. Enable seamless business operations and minimize legal risks through well-structured agreements.
• Corporate Governance & Structuring: Oversee corporate governance for Builder.ai’s Middle East entities, ensuring compliance with UAE corporate laws and regulations. Manage company registrations, and board resolutions, while advising on corporate structuring and regional expansion initiatives.
• Intellectual Property Management: Safeguard Builder.ai’s intellectual property portfolio by providing counsel on trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Review product features and marketing materials for IP compliance and collaborate with external counsel on IP registration and enforcement actions.
• Data Privacy & Security: Implement robust privacy policies and practices to comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR and UAE data privacy laws. Partner with the InfoSec team to address cybersecurity legal requirements and act as the primary contact for data protection inquiries in the region.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments in the Middle East, proactively advising leadership on potential impacts. Design and implement compliance programs to address key areas, including consumer protection, advertising laws, and employment regulations.
• Risk Management & Dispute Resolution: Identify legal risks in business initiatives and develop mitigation strategies. Manage customer escalations, pre-litigation matters, and governmental inquiries, collaborating with external counsel to ensure favorable outcomes in formal disputes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global legal and business teams to align regional legal strategies with organizational goals. Work closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Marketing, and other departments to address their legal needs, foster compliance, and support strategic projects.
• Autonomy & Leadership: Operate as the sole legal counsel in the region, providing high-quality legal advice under minimal supervision. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in Dubai, ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of Builder.ai’s Middle East business.

• Strategic Legal Advisory: Delivered comprehensive legal advice and strategic guidance to senior management and the board, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and adherence to regulatory compliance in the UAE and GCC, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
• Risk Management and Corporate Governance: Advised senior management and the board on legal risks, corporate governance, and compliance matters by conducting risk assessments and compliance audits, enhancing decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.
• Contract Management: Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a diverse range of contracts, including commercial agreements, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and employment contracts, securing over $10 million in new business through strategic partnerships.
• Free Zone Establishment: Advised on legal and regulatory requirements, negotiated agreements with government authorities, and oversaw compliance activities, playing a pivotal role in establishing free zones and increasing operational capabilities by 15%.
• Team Leadership: Managed and mentored a team of three lawyers and seven paralegals by setting clear goals and providing regular feedback, fostering a high-performance culture and increasing team productivity by 25%.
• Employment Law Expertise: Provided expert advice on employment law matters, including drafting employment contracts, policies, and procedures, and offering guidance on employee relations, terminations, and compliance, ensuring smooth HR operations.
• Litigation Management: Successfully managed complex litigation cases by developing strategic litigation plans, collaborating closely with external counsel, and overseeing legal proceedings from initiation to resolution, achieving favorable outcomes in 90% of cases.
• Legal Research and Compliance: Conducted extensive legal research, monitored legislative developments, and implemented proactive measures to ensure compliance with evolving laws and regulations, maintaining a 100% compliance record.
• Stakeholder Relations: Built and maintained strategic relationships with external stakeholders, including government authorities, industry associations, and legal professionals, enhancing the company's industry influence and network.

• International Legal Operations: Managed daily legal operations across multiple countries (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt, and Morocco) by conducting regular compliance audits and developing standard operating procedures, streamlining international operations and reducing legal risks by 30%.
• Strategic Advisory and Agreements: Provided strategic advisory services and drafted agreements for new business ventures, emerging projects, and licensing and distribution rights by conducting market analysis and risk assessments, contributing to a 30% expansion in the company's operations.
• Tailored Agreement Review and Drafting: Reviewed and drafted a diverse range of agreements, customizing them to meet the organization's specific business needs and objectives, enhancing contract efficiency and effectiveness, resulting in a 20% reduction in contract-related disputes.
• Terms and Conditions Development: Developed comprehensive terms and conditions for multiple websites and projects, ensuring legal compliance and protecting the company's interests, which resulted in a 20% reduction in legal disputes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with various departments, including HR, Finance, Marketing, Tech, Data, Customer Care, and Sales, addressing their legal requirements, providing guidance, and facilitating smooth operations, improving interdepartmental coordination by 25%.
• Governmental Deals and Partnerships: Negotiated and facilitated deals and partnerships with governmental entities by conducting stakeholder analysis and developing negotiation strategies, establishing strong relationships and ensuring seamless execution of agreements, enhancing governmental relations and regulatory processes by 20%.

• Team Management: Supervised a team of three lawyers and one legal assistant by setting clear performance metrics and conducting regular performance reviews, enhancing team efficiency and productivity by 30%.
• Legal Operations Leadership: Led daily legal operations for the company, covering 32 subsidiaries across the MENA region, ensuring seamless legal support for diverse commercial activities (technology, automotive, hospitality, insurance, real estate, and security solutions), improving operational efficiency by 20%.
• Intellectual Property Management: Managed the company's intellectual property portfolio and related documentation, resulting in a 25% reduction in IP-related disputes through proactive monitoring and enforcement strategies.
• Litigation Oversight: Oversaw litigation matters, maintaining strong communication with external lawyers to stay informed about ongoing legal cases, achieving favorable outcomes in 85% of the cases.
• Compliance Collaboration: Collaborated with the compliance department to update policies and conduct regular compliance audits, improving compliance adherence by 20%.
• Weekly Coordination Meetings: Conducted weekly meetings with department heads and the legal team, ensuring efficient workflow and effective coordination, which led to a 15% improvement in interdepartmental communication and project completion rates.
• Centralized Legal Database Development: Developed a centralized legal database incorporating company information and legal documents, optimizing research efficiency and reducing document retrieval time by 40%, particularly under time constraints.
• Company Agreements Portfolio: Compiled a comprehensive portfolio of company agreements with summaries for quick reference, facilitating faster decision-making and improving contract management efficiency by 20%.

• Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and drafting comprehensive contracts and legal documents by conducting thorough legal research and client consultations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and protection of clients' interests, resulting in a 20% increase in client satisfaction and reduced contractual disputes.
• Strategic Legal Advisory: Provided strategic legal advice to clients, guiding them on pertinent regulatory and compliance matters to ensure their operations aligned with current laws and regulations. This proactive approach helped clients achieve a 15% improvement in compliance adherence.
• Client Representation: Acted as a legal representative for clients, representing their interests before administrative boards, courts, and committees within the UAE. Effectively presented arguments and advocated on their behalf, achieving favorable outcomes in 90% of the cases handled.

• Advisory Services on Complex Matters: Provided advisory services to clients on complex matters (mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate transactions) by conducting due diligence and risk assessments, ensuring strategic decision-making and legal compliance, resulting in successful execution of high-value deals and minimized legal risks.
• Contract Drafting and Customization: Drafted comprehensive contracts and agreements tailored to clients' specific needs, ensuring clarity and protection of their interests, which enhanced client satisfaction and reduced contract-related disputes by 20%.
• Wide-Ranging Legal Consultation: Offered legal consultation on matters including company establishment, local and international arbitration, and dispute resolution by conducting legal research and developing strategic recommendations, helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Sector-Specific Legal Support: Provided extensive legal support to clients in diverse sectors such as hospitality and entertainment, real estate, banking, transport and logistics, intellectual property, insurance, and construction, ensuring sector-specific legal requirements were met and facilitating smooth business operations.
• Representation of Royal Family: Represented the Emirate of Sharjah royal family in both private and public business matters, including the drafting of decrees for local enforcement within the Emirate, while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism. This prestigious role underscored trust and expertise, enhancing the firm's reputation.

• Comprehensive Legal Advice: Provided comprehensive and strategic legal advice to clients in industries like insurance, banking, construction, and technologies, helping them navigate complex legal challenges and ensuring regulatory compliance, resulting in a 20% improvement in compliance adherence.
• Client Portfolio Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring their legal needs were met through effective communication and personalized service. This client-centric approach increased client retention by 25%.
• Litigation Strategy and Guidance: Strategically guided clients on effective litigation approaches, providing insights and recommendations to achieve favorable outcomes. This proactive strategy resulted in a 90% success rate in litigation cases.
• Expert Meeting Participation: Participated in expert meetings as appointed by courts, leveraging legal expertise to contribute to informed decision-making, enhancing the firm's credibility in legal proceedings.
• Amicable Settlement Negotiation: Successfully negotiated amicable settlements in various legal disputes, fostering resolution and minimizing potential risks for clients. This approach reduced litigation costs and resolved disputes efficiently.
• Contract Drafting and Translation: Drafted and translated a wide array of contracts, tailoring them to meet clients' specific needs and ensuring clarity and accuracy. This meticulous attention to detail ensured legal protection and clarity for clients.