Imaan Ragab A. Ammar
From:Alexandria-Egypt
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Head of Corporate, Commercial & Compliance Section | Senior Legal & Compliance Associate
Automak Automative Co. K.S.C.C.
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised and directed Legal Department overall activities.
- Advised shareholders and top management on complex legal and compliance matters.
- Negotiated, reviewed, and drafted all types of bilingual local, distributorship and all other international agreements and correspondence for the company.
- Identifying business risks during the review process.
- Liaised with external law firms regularly to ensure case progression, and assisted with Arabic memos revision and drafting prior to submission to court.
- Supported Board Secretary by drafting minutes, agendas and memorandums for BODs, Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly meetings, and also through arrangements with external parties and governmental authorities.
- Advised on pre-listing compliance initiatives and coordinated with the listing adviser on several instances.
- Ensured business operations met all legal & compliance requirements.
- Had the lead for "AUTOMAK KSA," starting with the acquisition process, following the setup, and managing and handling the entire legal and compliance portfolio as ongoing processes.
- Engaged in coordinating with the HR Department in internal investigations, drafting legal policy, and other employment-related pressing matters.
- Has been nominated by the CEO for the "Leader Employee of the Year" .
- Performed as a "tech-savvy" lawyer, and quickly adapted to and welcomed the AI tools introduced by the company.
In-house Senior Legal Counsel
Al Andalus Establishment Trading Co. W.L.L "SAMSUNG"
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Directed the creation and management of the company's legal division, and adapted the company culture to align with the structural modifications.
- Formulated customized supply contracts in response to evolving market demands for different business units.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a various range of local and international agreements, as well as day-to-day legal documents in both Arabic and English, to best protect the company's interests, minimize exposure to business loss or cost, and mitigate legal risk on all levels.
- Represented the company in negotiating major distribution and service center agreements with SAMSUNG GULF as an in-house counsel, namely with the regional general legal counsel and sales director in SAMSUNG GULF, in addition to online meetings with various clients and vendors all over the world
- Collaborated with international law firms to assist and follow up on legal processes for new subsidiaries in different jurisdictions.
- Carried out critical revisions requested by owners including alterations to Articles of Association, adjustments in capital shares allocation, and partner/manager transitions.
- In collaboration with the admin team
- Recommended appropriate legal actions to HR based on investigation findings and Kuwait labor law.
- Acted as the go-to person in all legal & compliance company related matters and in cooperation with HR, Admin, Internal Audit and Finance
- Reviewed, examined and approved Credit application(s) submitted by new credit (corporate & individual) customers, advised & guided relevant departments - mainly credit sales team - to adhere to the Company's credit policy allowing Zero to slightest tolerance for deviations
- Provided timely, accurate and scrutinized legal advice to all internal segments and departments ensured to practically guide, protect and support the Company's interest
- Contributed to the drafting of newly developed HR policies in connection with labor law issues in question.
- Collaborated cross-functionally within the company to address complex legal operational issues promptly and effectively.
- Prepared and submitted a weekly report updating legal matters to the CEO for the weekly meeting with HODs.
Senior Legal & Compliance Associate for JTC Kuwait and GCC
Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Co. K.S.C.P
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: known as JTC KSCP - One of KIPCO Group Subsidiaries
- Accredited & Registered at the CMA portal as the company's 'Compliance in Charge'
- Contributed in the Establishment of the Compliance and Investors Relations division upon the event of the public listing earlier in 2021
- CO-AUTHORED and proofread all company's Compliance policies & charters
- Drafted proactively a comprehensive guidebook for all compliance potential deadlines, procedures, and prerequisites; supported by the relevant clauses in both CMA executive bylaw modules and Boursa Kuwait principles, maintained the guidebook updated whenever necessary.
- Have Received an honorable reward in my annual HR assessment report by the CEO
- Timely and accurately drafted and uploaded the company's periodic disclosures to the Boursa Kuwait website and other regulatory authorities' emails through a previously held and entrusted user at the Boursa Kuwait website.
- Reviewed, drafted different types of contracts and agreements for JTC Kuwait, Qatar and KSA
- Liaised with different law firms in GCC jurisdictions on various matters.
- Successfully provided legal services for multiple operating segments
- Participated in the set-up of new subsidiaries in Qatar & KSA in collaboration with law firms within those jurisdictions
- In addition to the dissolving of an entity in the UAE
- Successfully finalized drafting and enforcing potential amendments in the Company's Article of Association at the MOCI to align with the Boursa publicly listing, along with adding activities to the list.
- Assisted with drafting updated legal policy, contract reviewing checklist for the internal audit use.
- Promoted to receive the CISI compliance certificate fully financed by JTC
- Assisted with drafting, proof-reading and updating all company policies after the listing for Compliance purposes
- Acted as an 'Ad-hoc investor relations agent' throughout the preparation and upon holding the A&OGM meetings
- Attended daily and urgent issues during the HOD absence in relation to contracts and compliance matters
- Engaged to follow up and discuss a number of labor, insurance and disputes over commercial agencies cases with the external law firm
- Searched and advised on a legal matter in connection to the English & Wales law
- Conducted successful legal research in various matters on the go
- Known as JTC KSCP - One of KIPCO Group Subsidiaries
Legal Assistant
Al Tamimi & Co.
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: law firm Kuwait & UAE Dubai DIFC
- Have Received training and work shadowing session at the DIFC head office in Dubai on M&A basics, contracts revision fundamentals, legal drafting, marketing and personalized legal assistance tasks
- Law firm Kuwait & UAE Dubai DIFC
Projects and Tenders Supervisor
Nasser Moh. Al Sayer Group
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Strengthened competency in managing government projects and market domination.
- Accumulated huge experience in the field of operations, public tenders, commercial thinking, pricing, strategic bidding, and market domination.
- I have been a member of Al Sayer Group and had the privilege to work directly with the family respective members.
Skills
- Full hands-on legal expertise of CMA-Kuwait rule books, Boursa Kuwait Rulebook, and upcoming updates
- Corporate, Commercial , Compliance and AML laws and regulations
- Legal English drafting & speaking
- Commercial awareness and Business Acumen
- Interpersonal communication & relationship-building skills
- Presentable skills and ability to network
- Teamwork and Team management
- Sharp attention to details
- Information analysis & Research
- Continuous learning and improvement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Tech-savvy bilingual lawyer
Academic Education (Dual Bachelor)
Bachelor Degree in Law ( Very Good with the Rank of Honor)
University of ALexandria - Faculty of Law ( English Dept)
Bachelor Degree in Accounting ( Good)
University of ALexandria - Faculty of Business ( English Dept)
Certification
Leadership and Business Excellence Program awarded by ketch institute for private training
From November 3rd 2024 till November 24th 2024
Accomplishments
Successfully finalized and has been awarded the Course of " Sustainability and the Law" April 2024
Languages
Arabic: Mother Language
English: Fluent & Proficient
Timeline
Section Head of Corporate, Commercial & Compliance Section | Senior Legal & Compliance Associate
Automak Automative Co. K.S.C.C.
01.2023 - Current
In-house Senior Legal Counsel
Al Andalus Establishment Trading Co. W.L.L "SAMSUNG"
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Legal & Compliance Associate for JTC Kuwait and GCC
Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Co. K.S.C.P
12.2018 - 01.2021
Legal Assistant
Al Tamimi & Co.
01.2016 - 11.2018
Projects and Tenders Supervisor
Nasser Moh. Al Sayer Group
01.2011 - 01.2016
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