Adam Salah
Associate Director - Legal
About
Adam Salah is a seasoned Associate Director specializing in Legal, Commercial, and Corporate matters, serving as UAE Counsel. With over 15 years of extensive experience, he is a senior commercial lawyer adept at advising international and regional businesses across Dubai, the MENA region, and the United States. He excels in partnering with business leaders to advance projects while proactively managing risks and ensuring robust corporate governance. Adam is seeking opportunities to leverage his comprehensive legal expertise in complex cross-border transactions and strategic business developmen
Experience
Head of Legal & Compliance, U.S. & MENA
Feb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mosINTEGRITY CONSULTING · Dubai, UAE
- Provide senior legal advice to management across U.S. and MENA operations.
- Advise senior management on commercial contracts, corporate, governance, and risks.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and business documentation.
Legal Consultant — Middle East, North & West Africa
Nov 2020 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mosTHE WORLD BANK GROUP · Washington, D.C.
- Managed legal, contractual, and compliance matters for international and MENA stakeholders.
- Drafted and reviewed Arabic-English legal and contractual documentation.
- Prepared practical legal recommendations for senior management.
Lead Counsel — Middle East, Switzerland & USA
2014 – 2020 · 6 yrsINTEGRITY CONSULTING — Projects with POC & Morae Global
- Advised international organizations on commercial, contractual, compliance, and dispute matters.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial and cross-border agreements.
- Supported due diligence, contract reviews, corporate documentation, and transactions.
Director, Legal & Compliance — Middle East
2008 – 2013 · 5 yrsBAKER HUGHES INC. · Dubai, UAE
- Served as senior legal adviser to regional leadership on commercial, corporate, and contractual matters.
- Drafted and negotiated commercial agreements with government entities, customers, and partners.
- Collaborated with commercial and operational teams from negotiation through implementation.
Legal Manager
2006 – 2008 · 2 yrsAL-FUTTAIM GROUP · Dubai, UAE
- Supported corporate, transactional, and commercial legal matters for a leading business group.
- Assisted with M&A, entity formation, restructuring, and corporate governance.
- Maintained corporate records, resolutions, licenses, and supporting documentation.
Skills
Commercial & Contractual Law
Corporate & Regulatory Compliance
Business Advisory & Stakeholder Management
GCC Readiness
Languages
Education & Certifications
LL.M. in U.S. Law
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER
LL.M. in International Commercial Law
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
LL.B. in Bachelor of Laws
YARMOUK UNIVERSITY
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