Dounia AMMALI
Algiers,Algeria
Summary
Bilingual Senior Legal Associate, specialized in business law and seeking new challenges, with solid experience at an international consulting firm (Big 4), complemented by a background in public administration and a governmental organization. Accustomed to working in demanding, international environments, I combine rigor, strong drafting skills, and strategic analytical abilities in handling and managing complex legal matters.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Legal Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Algeria
12.2023 - Current
- Advising international groups across various legal areas (investment law, business law, labor law, and foreign exchange regulations).
- Negotiating, drafting, executing, and terminating a wide range of contracts.
- Providing legal risk advisory services to companies in connection with their business operations.
- Analyzing complex situations to design and implement appropriate resolution methodologies.
- Assisting with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate restructuring transactions.
Legal counsel
Ministry of Tourism and Crafts
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Representing the Ministry before the courts (administrative, civil, and, where applicable, criminal) in disputes involving the administration.
- Providing legal opinions to the various departments of the Ministry on matters relating to administrative law, labour law, public procurement law, and related fields.
- Conducting doctrinal and case-law research to support ongoing cases.
- Analysing statutes, regulations, court decisions, and legal doctrine.
Legal Assistant
(UIA) International Association of Lawyers
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Contributed to legal research and the preparation of memorandum in public international law and comparative law.
- Gained exposure to a practice environment bringing together legal professionals from multiple jurisdictions, fostering a strong understanding of international legal practices.
Education
bachelor degree - Public law
Université 2 - faculté de droit Ben Youcef Ben khedda
09.2015 - 06.2018
Master degree - International Humanitarian Law
Université 2 - faculté de droit Ben Youcef Ben khedda
09.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
- Autonomy
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
Personal Information
Langues
Arabe
Français
Anglais
Timeline
Senior Legal Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Algeria
12.2023 - Current
Legal counsel
Ministry of Tourism and Crafts
03.2021 - 10.2023
Legal Assistant
(UIA) International Association of Lawyers
11.2019 - 03.2021
Master degree - International Humanitarian Law
Université 2 - faculté de droit Ben Youcef Ben khedda
09.2018 - 06.2020
bachelor degree - Public law
Université 2 - faculté de droit Ben Youcef Ben khedda
09.2015 - 06.2018