Resume
Ali Al-Qarni
Legal Specialist (construction & contracting law focus)
Professional Summary
Legal Specialist with 4+ years of progressive experience across contract review, litigation support, legal research, drafting, regulatory compliance, and client advisory within Saudi Arabia. Skilled in interpreting legislation, assessing contractual exposure, developing case strategies, and preparing persuasive pleadings and legal documentation. Experienced in supporting court proceedings, negotiations, dispute resolution, and stakeholder consultations while maintaining strong attention to detail and procedural accuracy. Holds a bachelor's degree in law and professional training in governance, risk and compliance, legal negotiation, international law, and legal technology. Bilingual Arabic and English legal professional with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
Core Expertise
- Contract drafting
- Legal documentation
- Legal research & analysis
- Court representation
- Legal writing
- Legal negotiation
- Dispute resolution
- Client consultation
- Legal risk assessment
- Legal technology
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem-solving
- Regulatory interpretation
- Stakeholder communication
- Case law analysis
- Risk governance
Experience
Legal Specialist
- Protected commercial interests by reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts and legal instruments, identifying key liability, compliance, and contractual risks while improving terms and safeguarding organizational objectives.
- Strengthened legal risk management through targeted research and interpretation of applicable laws, regulations, and precedents, providing timely guidance that supported business decisions and mitigated potential exposure.
- Advanced client and matter strategies by collaborating with internal legal teams and stakeholders to assess complex issues and develop practical legal solutions, ensuring documentation meets regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Advocated for client interests by representing them in court proceedings, hearings, and negotiations, preparing legal arguments and documentation that facilitated effective dispute resolution while upholding procedural and compliance standards.
Lawyer | Trainee
- Strengthened litigation strategies by drafting well-structured lawsuits and researching relevant precedents, developing persuasive arguments that supported effective representation and stronger case positioning.
- Enhanced matter preparedness by reviewing evidence, pleadings, procedural requirements, and case histories, identifying critical issues that strengthened positions before hearings.
- Guided clients on complex disputes by interpreting legislation, precedents, and contractual considerations, translating findings into practical recommendations and actionable courses of action.
- Maintained accuracy across filings and documentation through meticulous quality reviews, ensuring procedural compliance and delivering professional support on assigned matters.
Lawyer | Trainee
- Advised clients on complex disputes by assessing relevant regulations and precedents, delivering practical recommendations aligned with their objectives.
- Strengthened dispute strategies through comprehensive review of evidence and procedural requirements, identifying key issues to reinforce client positions.
- Prepared litigation filings by researching statutes, case law, and judicial precedents, translating findings into well-supported pleadings and persuasive arguments for assigned matters.
- Enhanced matter quality through meticulous examination of supporting documentation, ensuring submissions were accurate and procedurally sound.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Law — King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia — Completed 07/2022
- Second Class Honors
- GPA: 4.35 / 5.00
Attorney Practice License — Issued by the Ministry of Justice
Certifications & Training
- Fundamental Skills in Governance, Risk Management & Compliance — Al Yamamah University — 2024 (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
- Professional Legal Accreditation Course — Saudi Arabian Bar Association — 2024 (Legal Practice)
- Legal Negotiation & Dispute Resolution — edX — 2024 (Negotiation & Disputes)
- Legal Decision Analysis — edX — 2024 (Decision Analysis)
- Introduction to International Law — Coursera — 2024 (International Law)
- Occupational Health & Safety Training According to OSHA Standards — Business Solutions Training Center — 2023 (Professional Development)
- Financial Accounting for Non-Accountants — Business Solutions Training Center — 2023 (Professional Development)
- Human Resource Management Course — Business Solutions Training Center — 2023 (Professional Development)
- Secretarial & Office Management Course — Business Solutions Training Center — 2023 (Professional Development)
- Training Course in the Legal Field — Balqarn Municipality — 2022 (Legal Practice)