Mahmoud Kassem Mahmoud

About

Senior legal executive with 30+ years of experience across construction and corporate legal affairs in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Specializes in contracts, claims, arbitration, litigation, compliance, and complex negotiations.

Experience

• Senior Legal Advisor (Part-time)
  Elsabq AlHadith for Construction LTD. · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Jun 2021 – Present
• Senior Legal Advisor (Part-time)
  Shima Est. · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Jan 2020 – Present
• Senior Director of Legal Affairs
  Mabanina International Construction · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Apr 2014 – Present

  Lead legal affairs across contracts, claims, litigation, arbitration, judicial enforcement, tax and Zakat matters, and regulatory issues. Draft, review, and oversee implementation of construction and commercial contracts; manage FIDIC requirements and resulting claims throughout project execution. Direct the preparation and filing of lawsuits, claims, legal memoranda, submissions, and responses in judicial proceedings. Prepare arbitration requests, memorials, and technical/legal documentation; review expert reports and coordinate objections, responses, and appeals. Follow implementation of judicial decisions through recovery and receipt of company entitlements. Prepare objections to tax assessments and Zakat committee matters and handle related administrative court proceedings. Oversee internal investigations and control activities; develop compliant legal/administrative templates and organizational structures; support annual-budget coordination and procurement negotiations.

• Senior Legal Advisor (Part-time)
  Abdul Wahab Albogari Real Estate Investment Company · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Jun 2016 – Jun 2019
• Senior Legal Advisor (Part-time)
  Al-Safa Holding Company · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Mar 2012 – Mar 2015
• Contracts Manager & Legal Counsel
  MMLC Contracting Company · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Mar 2011 – Mar 2014

  Drafted and reviewed contracts, monitored implementation, and managed FIDIC contractual requirements and related claims. Prepared lawsuits, claims, legal briefs, arbitration requests, statements, and technical documentation, including responses to opposing parties. Reviewed expert reports and followed judicial decisions through implementation and enforcement. Prepared objections to tax assessments and Zakat committee matters and oversaw internal investigations and management-control activities. Developed legal and administrative templates and supported procurement negotiations, annual-budget coordination, and organizational-structure documentation.

• Legal Advisor
  Maher Luqman Contracting & Maintenance · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Sep 2004 – Feb 2011

  Drafted contracts and followed their implementation with relevant authorities. Prepared and filed lawsuits, claims, legal memoranda, arbitration requests, and technical documents. Followed execution of judicial decisions and recovery of entitlements and prepared objections to tax assessments and Zakat committee decisions. Oversaw management-control activities and handled regular legal and administrative correspondence.

• Junior Legal Advisor
  Sun Rise Enterprises · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Nov 1992 – Aug 2004

  Prepared and processed lawsuits, briefs, replies, and related filings and attended court sessions. Prepared arbitration requests, attended meetings, and followed implementation of judicial decisions. Drafted contracts of various types and maintained administrative control over company business divisions.

• Attorney
  Counselor Ahmed Zaki Abdul Muttalib Office · Alexandria, Egypt
  Jan 1990 – Oct 1992
• Trainee Lawyer
  Yahya Aweys Legal Advising Office · Alexandria, Egypt
  Jun 1987 – Dec 1989

Education

• Bachelor of Laws
  Alexandria University
  Sep 1983 – May 1987

Skills

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