The document summarizes the job experience and qualifications of Abdullah Albarrak. He has over 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles in Saudi Arabia. His most recent role is as a Legal Affairs Specialist at center3, where his responsibilities include legal research, contract management, compliance oversight, and providing legal advice. Prior to this, he held roles such as Professional Corporate Governance & Compliance at SITE, Professional Board Affairs, Risk & Compliance also at SITE, and legal internships with two law firms. He holds an LLM in International Commercial Law from Aberystwyth University and a Bachelor of Laws from King Saud University.

1. WORK EXPERIENCE
Legal Affairs Specialist
center3, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Apr 2023 - Present -
Legal Research: Conduct thorough legal research to stay informed about current laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the
organization.
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Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, and legal documents, ensuring they adhere to legal standards and protect
the organization's interests.
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Compliance Oversight: Monitor and ensure the organization's compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Identify areas of
non-compliance and develop strategies to achieve compliance.
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Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of company policies and procedures to ensure they align with legal
requirements and industry best practices.
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Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit necessary legal filings, permits, licenses, and reports to regulatory authorities in a timely and accurate
manner.
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Litigation Support: Assist in managing legal disputes and litigation matters. This includes document management, coordinating with external counsel,
and maintaining case records.
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Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential legal issues and liabilities. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate legal risks
and prevent future issues.
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Legal Documentation Management: Organize and maintain legal documents, contracts, and records in an accessible and secure manner, ensuring
they are easily retrievable when needed.
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Legal Consolations : Provide legal guidance and advice to internal stakeholders, including senior management, on various legal matters, such as
contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and regulatory issues.
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Training and Education: Offer legal training and educational sessions to employees to increase awareness and understanding of legal issues,
compliance requirements, and best practices.
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Intellectual Property Management: Protect and manage the organization's intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
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Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms and conditions with external parties, ensuring the organization's interests are protected and its legal
obligations are clear.
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Ethical and Regulatory Standards: Promote ethical behavior and adherence to regulatory standards throughout the organization, and address any
ethical concerns or violations.
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Data Privacy and Security: Ensure the organization's compliance with data privacy and security laws, and develop and implement data protection
policies and procedures.
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Assist in due diligence, document review, and legal analysis during mergers, acquisitions, or other corporate transactions.
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Crisis Management: Provide legal guidance and support in times of crisis, such as regulatory investigations or emergencies, to protect the
organization's legal interests.
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Professional Corporate Governance & Compliance
SITE, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mar 2022 - Apr 2023
Ensuring that Corporate Governance and Compliance function have proper governance structure in line with best practices.
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Establish an effective Compliance program and Corporate Governance framework in SITE. Ensuring that Corporate Governance and Compliance are
consistently integrated in SITE’s culture.
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Contribute in achieving the company strategic objectives.
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Ensure the establishment of compliance culture within the company as well as a healthy ethical work environment.
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Deliver and implement an effective Compliance and Corporate Governance function.
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Ensuring proper governance of the company board and internal operations by identifying provisions, roles and responsibilities.
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Maintaining effective management of local and foreign regulatory requirements and internal policies.
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Promote Integrity, accountability, transparency, fairness and compliance culture.
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Professional Board Affairs , Risk & compliance
SITE, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
Prepare and coordinate for the Board of Directors meetings and its affiliated committees.
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Drafting decisions relating to the Board and its subsidiary committees.
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Prepare and setup for ordinary and extraordinary general assembly meetings as stipulated in the corporate regulations.
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Drafting decisions to appoint members of the committees of the Board.
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Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to ensure that the decisions of the Board of Directors are implemented.
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Review internal policies and procedures in line with statutory requirements.
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Provide advice regarding the interpretation of the provisions contained in regulations and bylaws
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Paralegal
Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
copyright) in legal research and interpretation of IP related documents and address
needed queries in alignment with IP laws and regulations.
Supporting operations team (patent, trademark, industrial design, layout design and
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Supporting in defining legal basis and exemptions for subject matter of protection and
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clarify boundaries for infringement of rights.
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Ensuring all cases of successful appeals against SAIP are recorded and submitted to
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the concerned examiner for future improvements
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Legal Assistant - Board Secretary
Asala Holdings, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
Assisting with legal documents
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Assisting in and adjusting and other legal matters. Such as( BOD regulation , Executive committee regulation , NDA , AOA ).
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Assist with litigation documents
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Document Board Decisions
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Compile minutes of meetings
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Prepare and hold General Assemblies
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General secretarial duties.
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legal Intern
Saud Bin Quwed Law Firm, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mar 2018 - May 2018
• Revising legal documents.
• Attended to multiple court sessions for pleading
• Analyzing cases
• Drafting legal contracts
•Consulting on legal matter
legal Intern
Mansour Bin Saud Aldhafeeri Law Firm, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
EDUCATION
LLM-International Commercial Law
Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Oct 2021 - Jul 2023
Law and Political Science (L.L.B)
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Jan 2013 - Jan 2018
PERSONAL SKILLS
Computer 70% Handling work pressure 80%
Organizing and well management 80% Working well with teammates 80%
LANGUAGES
Arabic     
English     
COURSES
The abilities of being a legal consultant
Jan 2019
Qiyas
Introduction to Corporate Governance (101)-SGC
Jan 2019
The Financial Academy
Governance of the Board of Directors: 103 - (SGC)
Feb 2019
The Financial Academy
Certified Governance Expert
Aug 2019
International Center for Governance & Compliance Consultancy (IGCC)
Secretary of Board of Directors
Aug 2019
International Center for Governance & Compliance Consultancy (IGCC)
Compliance Certication
Oct 2019
Riyadh Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Capacity Building Program for SAIP Examiners and Experts
Dec 2019
KISTA
Certified Compliance Professional
May 2020
GAFM Global Academy of Finance & Management ® - ISO 29990 Certified international Board of Standards
BARBRI Legal English Program
Dec 2020
THE BARBEI Group
Certified legal Consultant
Mar 2021
International League for Lawyers & Magistrates
Certified legal Consultant
Mar 2021
Arab Institute for Accountants and Legal
The Islamic Financial Law and Dispute Resolution Fellowship
Jun 2021
Saudi Judicial Scientific Association
IN-HOUSE COUNCEL CERTIFIED (ICC)
May 2022
The Association of Corporate Counsel
The International Certified Corporate Governance Officer (ICCGO)
Aug 2022
London Governance and Compliance Academy
Saudi Accreditation Standards for Legal Practitioners (SASL)
Jan 2023
Saudi Bar Association
INTERESTS
Research
Analyzing Issues, Decision Making, Project Management, Strategic Planning
Team Work
Collaboration, Delegation, Goal Setting, Group Leadership
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HOBBIES
Reading
ABDULLAH ALBARRAK
Legal | Governance | Compliance |
arb_445@hotmail.com
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0581077480
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Abdulghader Al Mhagribi , Almuruj , Riyadh
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Saudi
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20 July 1995
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Single
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