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DNVGroup Legal Counsel
Jun. 2023 - Nov. 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Proficiently drafted, negotiated, and concluded diverse commercial agreements, such as service contracts, ScAs, MOUs, Collaboration agreements, joint industry participation agreements, and procurement agreements across all business areas. Collaborated with client legal advisors to achieve mutually acceptable legal terms. Provided crucial support for litigation and dispute proceedings, ensuring positive resolutions for the company. - Offered counsel on statutory laws, regulations and judicial developments impacting the company in the Middle East & Asia Pacific region. Participated and provided relevant input on several internal projects within the organization (relating to compliance, risk mitigation and corporate re-structuring). - Contributed to M&A efforts, supporting corporate and strategic restructuring, including business unit divestments. Effectively managed external counsel, conducted legal training for internal stakeholders, and drove improvements in internal processes and governance. Demonstrated adept communication and influence with key stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and ensuring compliance with legal obligations
Hortman Healthcare Investment LLCLegal Counsel
Nov. 2021 - Jun. 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirates- Led the legal department for the group holding company, overseeing all legal initiatives across diverse sectors such as automobile, healthcare, stem cell research, trading/imports, oil trading, and real estate within the investor’s portfolio. Orchestrated a comprehensive re-structuring of the investor’s entities and their subsidiaries, centralizing corporate and legal functions. Formulated and implemented corporate policies and governance standards for the holding company and its subsidiaries, - Successfully negotiated, drafted, and executed intricate agreements with key stakeholders, concurrently developing a comprehensive portfolio of contract templates covering SLAs, Employment agreements, Term Sheets, SHAs, NDAs, Vendor/Supplier agreements, POAs etc. Collaborated with management to design and implement risk and crisis management strategies, whilst remaining current on relevant legislation. - Engaged with external stakeholders including clients, estate agents, government authorities, commercial agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors with respect to delicate deals and complex negotiations. Provided legal advice to company stakeholders and collaborated with external legal experts on litigation, arbitration and re-structuring matters.
V7 Group Senior Legal Associate
Nov. 2020 - Nov. 2021Dubai, United Arab Emirates- Offered legal guidance to SMEs and startups on company structures, re-structures, formations, and third-party contract negotiations. Oversaw the entire legal department for V7 and its subsidiaries, managing three subordinates and advising on corporate governance protocols. - Provided legal advice and played a key role in the development and implementation of corporate and commercial agreements, including SHAs, SLAs, PAs, IAs, SPAs, Term Sheets, Funding agreements. Coordinated and facilitated mediation sessions for clients involved in both litigious and non-litigious affairs, offering case management support for civil, criminal & labour cases.
Al Bidayer Holding LLCLegal Counsel
May. 2019 - Nov. 2020Sharjah, United Arab Emirates- Commanded the legal department for the holding entity, overseeing subsidiary entities across diverse sectors, including franchises in F&B, FMCG, waste management, landscaping, real estate, and agriculture. Provided legal counsel to key stakeholders, directed complete corporate re-structuring, and established executive committees for each entity. - Managed civil and criminal litigation proceedings in Local Courts, collaborating with external legal advisors on cases within DIFC, DIAC, Dubai Courts, Sharjah Courts, and Abu Dhabi Courts. Advised on contractual and corporate negotiations, facilitated SPV incorporations, and contributed to the strategic planning and legal analysis for equity investments. - Established a comprehensive group corporate governance structure through the implementation of new policies and procedures. Successfully negotiated debt re-structuring/re-financing with local banks and implemented a compliance, risk regulatory policy, and crisis management plan for the group entities.
Meydan GroupParalegal
Jan. 2017 - Apr. 2019Dubai, United Arab Emirates• Proof-read and draft legal letters;
• Proof-read agreements and contracts under the supervision of the Head of Legal such as Full and Final Settlement Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements,Sale and Purchase Agreements, Business and Financing Agreements, prepare various notices/letters with respect to default investors; • Reading e-mails of the Head of Legal on a daily basis/following up on pending actions and/or documents;
• Working with the Head of Legal to prepare comparisons and case timelines as in when required; • Receiving and reviewing Dubai Court letters, forwarding the same to the external legal advisers once reviewed by Head of Legal;
• Assist the Legal Consultant/Head of Legal with information required regarding current live cases;
• Reviewing pleadings and submissions (DIFC, DIAC, Dubai Courts);
• Organising meetings with the External Lawyers, Consultants, internal team and preparing materials and documents for them, as and when required • Coordinating with internal departments to collate relevant documents and information;
• Conducting research on legal material; • Printing and filing documents/e-mails on a daily basis (litigation and correspondence) • Gathering litigation and billing information and maintaining all issues/payments/deductions/conflicts and details of all invoices on the shared legal database • Reviewing monthly Invoices, preparing excel sheet with daily hours and details of lawyers, checking description of work done, acquiring approval from Head of Legal, forwarding invoices to Accounts/Finance Department and following up for payments/cheques, arranging for delivery/pick up of cheques and arranging for original receipts.
FreelancerParalegal
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016UAE• Responsible for company incorporations – for example: JAFZA, DMCC, JLT, RAK FTZ, RAKIA, DIFC;
• Responsible for obtaining documents from government offices E.g. DED, Notary Public – Dubai Courts, DHA
• Handle all matters related to incorporations (preparation of documents, e.g. Attestation, notarization, etc.)
• Responsible for residence visa processing for new and existing clients: preparation of documents, obtaining medical results and approval, obtaining Emirates ID, Assisting clients with obtaining P.O. Box, company stamps etc.
• Responsible for liaising with law firms in regards to corporate transactions such as: transfer of shares, change of company activity, change of company facility, preparing share certificates etc.
• Coordinating with third parties to obtain and attest company documents for various transactions,
• Handled daily correspondence with clients, free zones etc. regarding updates, requirements, follow ups etc. on various transactions,
• Drafter and reviewer of resolutions, agreements and contracts
NM Capital/ Restrata/ Stirling GroupParalegal
Oct. 2015 - Jan. 2016Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE* Provide legal support in relation to non-complex standardized contracts and template based legal documents.
* Responsible for implementing the formation and liquidation of branches and companies and managing any changes to branch and subsidiary registrations that may arise.
* Preparation of standard powers of attorney and bank signatory letters.
* Preparation of required corporate documents and standard proxies, bank signatory letters and standard resolutions.
* Organising legalisation and notarization of documents for use in relevant jurisdictions.
* Completing and/or coordinating special legal projects including assistance with legal due diligence and providing legal support in relation to any audits.
* Managing and maintaining the electronic database for the Legal Department and maintaining hard copy documents/records as required.
* Preparing the weekly legal report for the Legal Department.
* Liaising with external corporate /legal support.
* Updating the following once a month for distribution as required: i) corporate structure charts; ii) lease and licence charts; iii) detailed information document and iv) answers to frequently asked questions.
* Coordinating the flow of information between legal and the business teams.
* Providing administrative support to the Legal Department including amending documents.
* Coordinate and manage corporate activities and maintain and update corporate records so that all operations are valid and lawful.
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem and Assoicates LLPParalegal/ Legal Secretary
Feb. 2015 - Sep. 2015DIFCLegal Responsibilities:
- Company incorporations – for example: JAFZA, DMCC, JLT, RAK FTZ, RAKIA, DIFC, - Obtaining documents from government offices eg. DED, Notary Public – Dubai Courts, DHA
- Tasks related to incorporations (preparation of documents, eg. Attestation, notarization, etc,
- Assisting in opening bank accounts for new and existing clients,
- Residence visa processing for new and existing clients: preparation of documents, obtaining medical results and approval, obtaining Emitates ID, Assisting clients with obtaining P.O. Box, company stamps etc.,
- Corporate transactions: transfer of shares, change of company activity, change of company facility, preparing share certificates etc.,
- Coordinating, preparing documents and following up on licenses renewals,
- Coordinating, preparing documents and following up on company de-registrations,
- Coordinating with third parties obtaining and attesting company documents for various transactions,
- Day –to -day correspondence with clients, free zones etc. regarding updates, requirements, follow ups etc. on various transactions, Administrative Responsibilities:
- Assisting with organizing marketing events and conferences – RVS, World Takaful Conference, MEA Summit etc.,
- Obtaining AML documents and opening client files,
- Coordinating and maintaining list of contacts,
- Updating and maintaining office billing system for the head of the department (PC LAW),
- Preparing and following up on monthly expenses for the head of the department – reimbursement report
- Ad hoc personal tasks eg. helping with documents preparation for loans, credit cards, - Following up on medical reimbursements
- Preparing and following up on payment requests PA Tasks:
- Arranging and coordinating meetings inside and outside the office, private car and driver services
- Taking care of reservations of: restaurants, hotels, flights, car rentals etc.
- Taking care of ad hoc bills, payments etc
- Managing diary and day–to-day activities
Leader HealthcareMarketing/ Events Coordinator/(Legal Aide)
Jan. 2013 - Feb. 2015Dubai, United Arab Emirates• Drafted legal contracts and agreements (services rendered by 3rd parties, events participation etc.) on behalf of the company
• Implemented a marketing plan, a budget & filing system within the company with relation to the duties and tasks under my domain.
• Provided informal legal advice within the confines of my department.
• Conducted legal research on different occasions based on the specific requirements administered by the senior management.
• Maintained legal documents, reports, data & information management system for every business unit.
• Constructed policies and procedural documentation for all business units.
• Recorded, disseminated and maintained meeting minutes
• Negotiated terms and deals with clients, organizers, contractors and suppliers alike.
• Collaborated, managed and supervised several different projects from initiation to completion of said projects.
• Collaborated, managed and set-up several workshops, conferences and training sessions.
• Analyzed strategic gain and opportunities of specific healthcare events for the company and implemented a social media plan for the company.
• Worked and collaborated with several teams within the company for most of the projects.
Exhibitions Interiors Group FZ LLCAccount Executive (Temp)
Oct. 2012 - Dec. 2012Sharjah• Managed briefings, meetings with prospective and current clients, negotiated quotations, negotiated with suppliers.
• Worked in the Marketing and Operations Department within the Business Development team to revamp the marketing strategies and implement them.
• Executed the operations of several stands in the UAE Exhibition Market.
• Coordinated with various departments including Design Team, Electrical, Carpentry and Finance to execute projects.
• Sustained competence in product detailing, demonstration and customer engagement
Rycx Legal ConsultantsIntern/ Trainee
Aug. 2008 - Sep. 2008 Assisted lawyers on case research and documentation
Prepared of case summaries and reports (specifically ground-work for new cases and agreements and contracts)
General administrative duties such as maintenance and updating of case records, audio dictation , diary management for one of senior lawyer, attending front-desk calls in absence of receptionist, meeting and greeting clients
Audio translated of legal documents (French to English)
Assisted to lawyers in drafting legal documents in English and French, which included in formatting the contracts, agreements and legal documents assigned to me.
Had an awareness of local laws, specifically pertaining to real-estate , freezone and labour law.
Afridi & AngellIntern/ Trainee
Jul. 2008 - Aug. 2008Dubai• Case research and legal preparation of case files
• Maintenance of case files and other administrative duties
• Assistance to lawyers in drafting legal documents in English
• Preparation of Power-point presentations for client
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