Salma Metwally Ali
New Cairo
Summary
Legal Manager | Corporate & Contract Law | Regulatory Compliance
Accomplished and results-driven Legal Manager with over 10 years of diverse experience in corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Extensive expertise in both in-house counsel and law firm environments, specializing in corporate transactions, risk mitigation, and legal strategy development. Adept at analyzing complex legal issues, drafting and negotiating contracts, and ensuring regulatory adherence. Proven ability to collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to provide strategic legal guidance. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and advocacy skills with a thorough understanding of precedents and regulations. Effective communicator and team leader, excelling in both independent and collaborative environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Manager
Majid Al Futtaim
08.2023 - Current
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
- Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
- Maintained effective and lasting relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills with head office top management to ensure compliance with company strategy and policies.
- Supervised team of three attorneys, in conduct of corporate legal and administrative business.
- Drafted and negotiated major lease agreements and transactions on behalf of company.
- Advised company on achieving statutory compliance by interpreting regulations, suggesting company policies and distributing literature on compliant work practices.
- Supporting in drafting and authenticating Minutes of meetings for BOD, OGM, and EGM.
- Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Senior Legal Advisor
Musab Abdulrahman Siraj Law Firm
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research and prepare offers.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Counseled clients on legal matters such as Player - Agent Agreements, Software Agreements and Trademark Licenses.
Senior Legal Counsel
Knowledge Pioneers Law Firm
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Handling various Fin-Tech licensing and needed corporate documents with clients.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, and labor law.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Researcher
Egyptian Cabinet IDSC
12.2020 - Current
- Conduct detailed research of intended subject matter
- Collect, record and analyze data
- Use research results to write papers and review
- Collaborate and coordinate with research teams.
Legal Advisor
Decathlon Egypt
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Handling stores licensing and needed corporate documents with the headquarters in France
- Registration of the company’s Trademarks
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations
- Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas
- Obtained legal advice to facilitate hiring and staff employment to reach recruitment goals
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans
- Managed corporate and LLC-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow and logistical preparation
- Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts and other legal documents Handling stores licensing and needed corporate documents with headquarters in France
Legal Advisor & IP Expert
Salma Metwally Ali
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Ambitious Lawyer bringing extensive in-house counsel and law firm experience in wide variety of disciplines with emphasis in contracts and corporate law, Highly skilled in oral argument and legal research.
Corporate and Contracts Lawyer
Rashideen Egypt For Trade
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Review contract terms and update them to fit legal needs or new company policies
- Draft additional legal documentation as needed
- Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights
- Advising on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different deals
- Researching and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact the company.
Program Assistant
Tamasi Collective Egypt
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Supported planning and coordination of program and associated activities
- Coordinated daily tasks including recruitment, office upkeep and inventory maintenance
- Coordinated logistics for all departments, maintaining inventory, stocking supplies and contacting vendors.
Lawyer
Tarek Elgammal Law Office
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Managing various litigation services and disputes
- Representing clients before courts and tribunals and other legal forums at Trial
- Correlating findings and preparing cases
- Drafting memorandums and statements of claims along with all legal documents before courts.
Lawyer
Darwish Law Office
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Specializing in law cases dealing with all types
- Interviewing clients witnesses to ascertain facts of case
- Correlating findings and preparing cases
- Prosecuting and defending defendant against charges
- Conducting cases, examining and cross-examining witnesses
- Summarizing case to jury.
Trainee
Baker & McKenzie
06.2013 - 08.2013
Travel Advisor (Expedia.ca)
Teleperformance Egypt
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Researched cruises, airfare options and sightseeing options to best meet client expectations
- Maintained favorable working relationships with co-workers to foster and promote cooperative working environment
- Resolved travel problems, processed complaints, and issued refunds to maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Master’s Degree - Intellectual Property Rights
The National Institute of Intellectual Property - Helwan University
Bachelor of Law - (English Section)
Cairo University
Certificate of General Secondary Education -
Al Horreya Language Schools
Skills
- Understanding of contracts
- Contract reviews and edits
- Corporate and business legal issues
- Corporate transactions
- Intellectual property law
- Contract Law
- Oral debate
- Investigation skills
- Corporate law
- Corporate Policies and Requirements
- Efficient researcher
- Legal Writing
- Corporate Governance
- Copyright Law
- Legal Analysis
- Agreement Negotiation
- Legal Terminology
- Time Management
- Legal Compliance
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Timeline
Legal Manager
Majid Al Futtaim
08.2023 - Current
Senior Legal Advisor
Musab Abdulrahman Siraj Law Firm
08.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Legal Counsel
Knowledge Pioneers Law Firm
04.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Advisor & IP Expert
Salma Metwally Ali
03.2021 - 09.2021
Legal Advisor
Decathlon Egypt
02.2021 - 09.2021
Researcher
Egyptian Cabinet IDSC
12.2020 - Current
Corporate and Contracts Lawyer
Rashideen Egypt For Trade
02.2020 - 02.2021
Program Assistant
Tamasi Collective Egypt
02.2017 - 05.2017
Lawyer
Tarek Elgammal Law Office
01.2014 - 12.2015
Lawyer
Darwish Law Office
08.2013 - 12.2013
Trainee
Baker & McKenzie
06.2013 - 08.2013
Travel Advisor (Expedia.ca)
Teleperformance Egypt
04.2010 - 10.2010
Master’s Degree - Intellectual Property Rights
The National Institute of Intellectual Property - Helwan University
Bachelor of Law - (English Section)
Cairo University
Certificate of General Secondary Education -
Al Horreya Language Schools
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