The Legal Framework for Dropshipping in Saudi Arabia
What founders need to know about licensing, consumer-protection, VAT, and cross-border obligations before launching a dropshipping operation in KSA.
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General Counsel · Tech Entrepreneur · Saudi Arabia
Hamdan Alghamdi — General Counsel & Tech Entrepreneur Turning Complexity Into Growth
I'm Hamdan Alghamdi — General Counsel at Superstruct and CEO of mQsala. I partner with founders, boards, and groups of companies across Saudi Arabia on corporate governance, company formation, commercial contracting, and the legal architecture for emerging tech including blockchain and Web3. My focus is simple: compliant structures, durable partnerships, and execution-ready legal strategy that lets teams scale with confidence.
10+
Years advising boards & executives
4
Group companies under counsel
5
Ventures founded or co-founded
About
Professional Summary
Saudi General Counsel and corporate lawyer with 10+ years advising executives on governance, compliance, and complex contracting across defense, aviation/aerospace, and construction/EPC. I lead negotiations, build scalable legal frameworks, and manage disputes and external counsel — keeping organizations execution-ready, compliant, and commercially aligned. In parallel, I build and lead ventures at the intersection of law, technology, and sustainability.
Core Expertise
- General Counsel advisory
- Corporate governance & compliance
- Commercial & EPC contracting
- Defense & aviation programs
- Dispute & external counsel management
- Blockchain / Web3 legal strategy
What I Do
Where Legal Strategy Meets Business Growth
Corporate Governance
Board-ready frameworks, policies, and decision rights that keep organizations accountable and audit-safe.
Compliance & Risk
Practical regulatory mapping across Saudi Arabia and cross-border matters — aligned to how the business actually runs.
Contracts & Negotiation
EPC, commercial, and strategic agreements drafted to protect value and accelerate execution — not slow it down.
Emerging Tech & Web3
Legal architecture for founders operating at the edge — blockchain, tokenization, digital commerce, and new operating models.
Current Roles
Where I Work Today
Green Generation Co. (GGEN)
Saudi smart-agriculture brand aligned with Vision 2030 — LLC, Riyadh.
mQsala
On-demand laundry platform built for scale — FZCO, Dubai.
Group of Companies
Superstruct, HACFI, ArtCraft, Metallica — enterprise legal function across construction, contracting, and services.
Experience
Professional Journey
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Superstruct Contracting Co. — General Counsel
- Lead the legal function and advise the executive on governance, commercial contracting, and enterprise risk across a group of companies.
- Negotiate and maintain key agreements and standard templates to improve speed, consistency, and risk allocation.
- Oversee disputes and external counsel; align legal strategy with business priorities and support strategic and cross-border matters.
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KPMG Saudi Arabia — Business Consulting Specialist (Advisory, Defense)
- Supported a defense advisory engagement on organizational restructuring and operating-model readiness, contributing governance, process, and contract/risk inputs.
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Pasco & Associates, LLC — Corporate Lawyer
- Advised on corporate structuring, governance documentation, and cross-border commercial transactions.
- Drafted and negotiated commercial agreements; built compliance-ready documentation sets; coordinated multi-jurisdiction workstreams.
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Vinnell Arabia (OGM / Northrop Grumman) — Legal Advisor (Defense & Aviation)
- Supported defense and aviation programs with legal advisory and contract negotiation in tightly regulated environments.
Insights
Saudi Law · E-commerce
Construction · Digital
Blockchain · Governance
At the Intersection of Saudi Law & Emerging Tech
A selection of topics I write and speak on — where Saudi business law meets the digital economy, Web3, and modern contracting.
The Future of Digital Construction Contracts
How smart contracts, BIM-linked clauses, and digital signatures are reshaping EPC and Saudi construction agreements under Vision 2030.
Coming soon →Web3 & Corporate Governance in KSA
A pragmatic view on tokenization, on-chain ownership, and how Saudi corporate law is adapting to blockchain-native business models.
Coming soon →
Background
Education & Languages
Education
LL.B., Law — Saudi Electronic University
Executive & Specialized Programs — Yale University; University of Pennsylvania; University of Copenhagen
Languages
Arabic — Native
English — Professional
Let's Talk
Building something that needs sharp legal & strategic partnership?
Whether you're forming a company in Saudi Arabia, structuring a Web3 venture, or rethinking governance for a group of companies — I'd be glad to hear about it.