Joseph Fouad Jean has over two years of legal experience, specializing in business law, corporate governance, and commercial agreements. He has provided comprehensive legal services to multinational companies and startups across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE. His expertise includes drafting and reviewing contracts such as Master Service Agreements (MSA), Software License Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), and Data Processing Agreements. Additionally, he has participated in notable legal projects focusing on compliance with local and international laws, emphasizing the protection of his clients’ interests.
Joseph Fouad Jean’s Practices and Specializations:
- Corporate Law
- Corporate Governance
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Fintech Legal Consultancy
Recent Projects:
- Joseph recently drafted a comprehensive Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) agreement for a Saudi company, ensuring alignment with Saudi labor and corporate laws and the client’s objectives. The agreement was successfully negotiated and implemented across the company.
- He drafted a Software License Agreement along with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) for a loan management platform tailored for NGOs, for a tech solutions company in Egypt preparing to start its business in Saudi Arabia, ensuring legal compliance and the successful deployment of the software.
- He provided legal counsel on corporate governance and regulatory compliance to a fintech startup. His work ensured adherence to Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) regulations, enhancing the company’s operations, with the project currently in a two-year testing phase within SAMA’s Sandbox.
- Joseph drafted the terms and conditions and privacy policy for a Saudi company in the food and beverage sector (Mood Food KSA), ensuring compliance with Saudi laws and the client’s goals. The agreement was successfully implemented on the company’s website.
- He prepared a legal response to a breach of a consultancy agreement between his client and a private university in Saudi Arabia, presenting a response based on the opposing party’s claims.
Languages:
- Arabic / English
Education:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), The British University in Egypt
- Certificate of Completion for Mergers & Acquisitions Job Simulation Program, Latham & Watkins LLP, April 2024.