Mohamed Jamil

Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel – Petromin

Mohamed Jamil is a senior legal executive with deep expertise in corporate governance, capital markets, complex transactions, and regulatory risk management across multinational environments. Since joining Petromin as Chief Legal Officer, he has played a central role in supporting the Group’s strategic transformation, international expansion, and long-term value creation agenda.

Working closely with the Board and executive leadership, Mohamed has led the legal and governance foundations underpinning Petromin’s transformation, including group restructuring, the establishment of new operating verticals, and the preparation of selected businesses for capital markets transactions and private investment. He has overseen complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, carve-outs, and disposals, while ensuring strong governance, compliance, and risk oversight.

Under his leadership, the legal function was repositioned as a strategic business enabler. He introduced digital legal platforms, standardized contracting and governance frameworks, and proactive risk management practices that strengthened decision-making and reduced exposure. The legal team has been consistently recognized regionally for operational excellence.

Mohamed’s leadership and impact have been recognized through multiple professional accolades, including General Counsel of the Year, Legal Department of the Year, and repeated inclusion on leading regional General Counsel power lists.

Prior to Petromin, Mohamed held senior legal roles at Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, SABIC, and Kuwait Finance House, advising on complex industrial, energy, infrastructure, and financial services matters. He began his career as a UK-qualified solicitor.

His leadership philosophy is grounded in integrity, governance-led decision-making, and the protection of long-term enterprise value.