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Self-employedManagement Consultant, Project Manager & Commercial Lawyer
Jan. 2024London Area, United KingdomProviding strategic consultancy, project management, operational and legal advisory services to startups and small businesses. Driving growth, improving operational efficiency and delivering innovative solutions that align with the unique objectives of each client.
First Idea International Ltd.Director | Project Manager | Head of Legal
Dec. 2016 - Dec. 2023LondonCo-led the development of a luxury hospitality and real estate venture, advising projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the UAE including:
• Masterplanning & sales strategy for a USD 15bn luxury desert tourism destination.
• Concept & brand strategy for a resort within a USD 500bn mega-project.
• Brand strategy & operational advisory for a USD 800m luxury wellness development.
• European sales strategy for ultra-luxury residences (of up to USD 130m) for a state-owned real estate developer. Managed and provided strategic advice for a portfolio of cross-sector projects, from concept strategy design to operational excellence, related to:
• Heritage, Culture & Tourism – Inter-governmental co-operation for the development of archaeological site and tourism destination.
• Culture – Strategy to establish a grass-roots film industry within a KSA mega project.
• Architecture & Urbanism - Strategic framework for the architectural design of the urban fabric of a USD 500bn mega-project. Legal & Operations
• Built operational and legal frameworks from start-up to rapid growth.
• Scoped projects, set budgets, and led client contract negotiations.
• Managed legal counsel in Dubai, UK, France, USA, and KSA.
• Oversaw and managed all BAU contracts across multiple jurisdictions.
First Idea International Ltd.Director, Project Manager & Head of Legal
Dec. 2016 - Dec. 2023LondonA boutique management consultancy with a GCC focus. A split role encompassing both: 1. Business development, strategy and project management; and 2. Legal advisory. • Co-spearheaded the development of a luxury hospitality and real estate venture advising projects in KSA and the UAE. • Managed and provided strategic advice for a portfolio of cross-sector projects, from concept strategy design to operational excellence, related to health & wellness, tourism, culture, architecture & art. • Strategy and project management with a track record of working on high value projects. • Government level relationship owner. • 7 Years of Middle East experience with a focus on KSA. • Oversight of cross-group business functions and intra-group agreements. • Creation of client project scopes, budgets, and managing contractual negotiations. • Management of cross-jurisdictional outside counsel relationships (Dubai, England, France, USA, KSA). • Creation, review, oversight and management of BAU group contracts (England, France, USA, Dubai).
Guardian Financial ServicesHead of Legal Operations | Commercial Solicitor
Dec. 2013 - Feb. 2016London, United Kingdom• Contract review, creation and management and General Counsel Office (GCO) Management.
• Assisting Outsource Service Provider Relationship Manager with all legal aspects of the contractual process including negotiation, drafting and amendments to T&Cs, SOWs and MSAs.
• Creation of a contract approval process and communication of process to wider business. • Negotiation and drafting of MSAs for key consultancies including PWC and KPMG.
• Providing ad-hoc legal advice to the business on a variety of matters including IP, IT, HR and general commercial matters. • Managing the GCO risk assessment process, drafting GCO risk policies.
Guardian Financial ServicesHead of Legal Operations / Commercial Solicitor
Dec. 2013 - Feb. 2016London, United Kingdom• Contract review, creation and management and General Counsel Office (GCO) Management. • Assisting Outsource Service Provider Relationship Manager with all legal aspects of the contractual process including negotiation, drafting and amendments to T&Cs, SOWs and MSAs. • Creation of a contract approval process and communication of process to wider business. • Negotiation and drafting of MSAs for key consultancies including PWC and KPMG. • Providing ad-hoc legal advice to the business on a variety of matters including IP, IT, HR and general commercial matters. • Managing the GCO risk assessment process, drafting GCO risk policies.
The CloudLegal Advisor
Jul. 2012 - Dec. 2012St Albans, United Kingdom• In-house general commercial role.
• Advising the business on a wide range of legal matters focusing mainly on external Wi-Fi site agreements encompassing the provision of Wi-Fi services and distribution of associated advertising revenue.
Speechly BirchamCorporate Finance Solicitor
Sep. 2010 - Jul. 2012London, United Kingdom• Advising clients on general corporate and corporate finance advisory matters/transactions. • Domestic and cross-border M&A, joint venture and private equity arrangements, corporate governance/compliance and general commercial contracts/business terms and conditions.
• Assisted the senior members of the deal team in deal delivery and project management.
Speechly BirchamTrainee Solicitor
Sep. 2008 - Sep. 2010Qualified into the Corporate Finance department in September 2010 following a training contract covering seats in Corporate Finance, Property, Employment and Immigration
Wedlake BellParalegal
Sep. 2006 - Mar. 2008London, United Kingdom
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