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Samer A. Elhojairi
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
samer-law@hotmail.com  (+966) 555611353 - 598519175  linkedin.com/in/samer-elhojairi-19b4b445
General Counsel / Corporate Counsel
Diligent and resourceful legal professional with over fifteen years of experience conducting legal research and case
investigations. Demonstrated ability to supervise and overseeing the review, negotiation and drafting of all Contracts.
Trustworthy in managing confidential information and articulate in preparing persuasive legal arguments, motions,
and agreements. Deft at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, terms and conditions, service
agreements, independent contractor agreements, non-compete agreements, and software license agreements.
I am deft in implementing and maintaining the company's corporate governance, interact with senior and executive
management, board members, as well as staff at various level.
Diligently to analyse case merits, minimise risk and propel positive resolutions to complex legal matters. Proven
success achieving case dismissals, no-fault judgements, advantageous settlements and favourable verdicts.
Financial and Management Competencies
 Litigation Strategy & Management
 Client Advocacy & Trial Preparation
 Contracts Negotiation & Drafting
 Report & Correspondence
 Memorandum of Associates
 Mediation & Arbitration
 Contracts Negotiation Skills
 Settlement Agreements
 Law & Legal Protection
 JV Agreements & legal Documents
Career Experience
Ewaan Global Residential Company, joint stock company (Real Estate Development Company), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Head of Legal Department, 2/2012 – Present
Conduct legal due diligence and research to support business development transactions and company financings.
Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements for the company or individual founders, including articles of association,
bylaw, funding term sheets and covenants, NDA, collateral agreements, proxy agreement, Fidic, joint venture
agreement, purchase agreements, sales agreements, mergers and acquisition, shareholders agreements, partner
agreements, services agreement, and SPA. Focus on construction claims and disputes in relation to construction
projects, and co-ordinated with external law firm in drafting the memoranda for the submission to the court. Present
expert insights as a member and secretary for the board of directors, Executive committee, Management Committee
and the tender committee, drafting minutes of meetings. Organise the annual schedule of meetings, prepare agenda,
record and draft minutes of meetings, co-ordinate with the chairman and members, as well as drafted and issued
board and committees resolutions. organizing the Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Assembly Meetings, for the
company, and take care of all activities related to such events from inception to completion.
Key Contributions:
 Identified and reduced legal and reputational risk to the business by providing accurate legal advice and
assistance in respect of all matters that affect the business.
 Provided legal assistance to the senior management regarding development of new business opportunities.
 Drafted and solidified agreements, contracts, and legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
 Designed contracts for a new investment opportunity while establishing a private real estate funds investment.
 Recommended legal advice as a secretary of the board of directors and its committees and shareholders.
 Implemented delegation of authority matrix (DOA) adopted in the company and propose to amend as required.
The Law Firm of Majed Garoub, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Legal Advisor & Director, Apr/2009 – 1/2012
Advised clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting, defending lawsuits, legal
rights and obligations. Directed, hands-on management of sophisticated employment litigation matters, including

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class action lawsuits, aswell asadministrative and regulatory matters. Provided general counselling and management
of a full spectrum of business and legal issues, which, in addition to licensing and intellectual property matters,
included transaction structuringand support,HR and employment matters, data protection, competition law and trade
regulations, and conflicts of interests.
Key Contributions:
 Interviewed clients, identified problems, and provided legal advice delivering factual information and support.
 Led legal research for business needs and recommended appropriate strategies to senior legal personnel.
 Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments for presentation of the cases.
 Gather evidence to formulate defense and initiate legal actions by interviewing clients and witnesses to
ascertain the facts of a cases.
 Drafting the memoranda for the submission to the court
 Recommended changes to organisational policies/procedures involving legal issues.
 Fostered and maintained professional relationships with senior management and outside counsel
 Indorsed and drafted new enabling legislation and amendments to existing legislation for review and approval.
Bader Farhat Law firm, Beirut, Lebanon
Lawyer and Legal Advisor, 1/2005 – 3/2009
Evaluate regulatory, financial, contract, and corporate documents regarding complex litigation involving leading
multinational companies. Deliver high quality and error-free document review services to clients. Advise the
committee and the representative on all legal issues, inform the representatives on proposed amendments to
legislation. Review and analyse state laws including but not limited to trusts, estates, power of attorney, and
guardianship issues. Served as an official attorney licensed to attend the court cases for pleading and defensing, so
please add these points and all other points that usually lawyer does in this field in the courts
Key Contributions:
 Reviewed and analysed complex legal documents for relevance, content, and privilege before production on a
complicated breach of contract case using platform.
 Determined all legal issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly by co-ordinating with
the counsel.
Additional experience as a legal assistant for Military Tribunal, legal assistant for Adnan Jammoul Law Firm, and
legal assistant in the Legal Department at Hani Morad Group for Construction,
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Law, Lebanese University – Beirut, Lebanon
Professional Training & Affiliation
One Year Training Program with “Crestcom (Program Name: Bullet proof Manager)
Training course in proactive approach, Jeddah – KSA
Course in” Managing Contractual Claim” – Dubai, UAE
Course in “Project Risk assessment & Management”, Jeddah – KSA
Crises Management”, Jeddah – KSA
English courses, Wall Street institute – Jeddah
Course in “Rules of the internal investigation in the public and private sector”
Workshop in criminal procedures in case of neglect and abuse child
Course in “the legal aspects for medical errors
Participated in the 3rd Arab – ISPCAN
Affiliation: Registered as attorney in Beirut bar association (lawyer), membership number is10980
Languages: Arabic (Fluent) | English (Very Good) | French (Good)