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Global Catering ServicesCorporate Legal Counsel
Aug. 2024Doubaï, Émirats arabes unis
Sunset Hospitality GroupLegal Counsel
Mar. 2023 - Aug. 2024Dubai
Agthia Group PJSCCorporate Legal Counsel
Sep. 2022 - Mar. 2023Abou Dabi, Abou Dabi, Émirats arabes unis
Del Monte MENARegional Legal Manager
Mar. 2021 - Sep. 2022Dubai, United Arab Emirates- Responsible for overseeing legal matters in 8 countries in the MENA region - Drafting, reviewing and amending agreements of various types – Advice on legally shaping agreements to execute projects - Legal Project Management in corporate matters (M&A, Joint-Venture, Entity set-up) - Maintenance and updates of companies by laws mainland and offshore in all jurisdictions (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia)
- Compliance expertise: SOX requirements, OFAC screening and US sanctions list, KYC - Maintenance of company policies to comply with data privacy regulations - Risk Management and Audit requirements awareness
- Oversee pending litigation matters in all jurisdictions in collaboration with outside counsel
Inteltec EmiratesLegal Advisor
Mar. 2019 - Feb. 2021Dubai- Franchisee of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) in the UAE
- Day-to-day general legal support to the group companies (3) - Creation and maintenance of a database for all group companies’ legal documents - Establishment of on-shore/off-shore companies in the UAE and abroad - Support on transactions with governmental authorities, including Dubai Economic Department, the Ministry of Labour, Dubai Land Department
- Draft, review and amendment of contracts of all kind, including Distribution Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Agency Agreements, Power of Attorney, Amendment to Memorandum of Association, Board of Directors Resolutions
- Contract Negotiation and risk assessment for new project/contract
- KYC and Legal Due Diligence for individuals, companies and projects
- Litigation expertise
Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle EastParalegal
Mar. 2018 - Oct. 2018Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Reporting to the Head of Legal -Efficient support & assistance to the Head of Legal in day-to-day matters
-Close collaboration with several departments of the company
-Prepared legal presentations for the Board of Management
-Prepared legal presentations for internal communication (Liability of General Managers under UAE law, Guidelines for the new employees in the UAE, Data Protection under UAE Law & the GDPR, Antitrust and Competition Law in the UAE...)
-Extensive study of MENA countries' legal frameworks for new products' launching
-Reviewing of the General Distribution Agreements with existing commercial agents of 10 Arab countries & analyze of the legal consequences of each Agreement for new products launching (exclusive/non-exclusive agent, definition of contract goods, termination...) -Handled the administrative process relating to Trademark License Agreements, including communication with the Ministry of Economy and Dubai Courts' Public Notary -Drafting of various legal document, including Powers of Attorney, Letters of consent and Communication with the General Distributors -Contribution to a M&A transaction in accordance with a Legal Due Diligence (UAE + KSA)
-Update of the company websites' Privacy Policies in accordance with the new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation, EU regulation)
-Drafting of Memorandums of understanding
-Worked on ongoing litigation
LPA-CGR avocatsLegal Trainee/Assistant
Sep. 2017 - Dec. 2017DIFC- Reporting to a Senior Associate
- Focus on corporate/business law, companies' set up & arbitration
- Efficient support to the lawyers, prepared documentation and memorandums on ongoing litigation
- Communication with other law firms in Dubai - Comparative study of the Free zones in the UAE, design of an information booklet under the direction of a Senior Associate to support the law firm and facilitate counseling for clients willing to set up a company
- Participation to business audit sessions, KYC processes in accordance with UAE legal framework (European clients)
- Handled administrative process for clients opening a FZ/FZE, communication with the Free-zones authorities
- Legal researches on the development of international arbitration in six arabic countries, analyze of the impact of the UNCITRAL on GCC countries' legislations - Participation to arbitration sessions
- Draft of arbitral sentences and terms of references under the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules in collaboration with a Junior Associate
DHLLegal Intern
Apr. 2017 - Jul. 2017United Arab Emirates-Reporting to the Legal Counsel - Assigned to MENA and Africa Continent activities, focus on commercial law, maritime & air transport law & international law (Montreal & Warsaw Conventions)
-Prepared documentation and memorandum on ongoing litigation for Senior Legal Advisors
- Researches on Local Legal Frameworks in African countries
- Efficiently maintained and organized the record of different contracts with commercial agents in each country
- Participation to the training of Employees in the African continent (prepared presentations on DHL's compliance policies, correction of the Employee's assessment test and report of the Employee's scores)
- Handled the Legal Translation of a large range of legal documents in French, English and German
- Drafted employment contracts for various positions based on the different departments requirements in line with UAE Labour Law and DHL Internal Policy
- Modified Agreements Templates and other MOUs in line with DHL new Policy/ Terms and Conditions
Eurolines & isilinesAssistant Intern
Apr. 2012 - Aug. 2012Paris Area, France- Handled all administrative activities (Meeting Room bookings, Trips, Shipments...)
- Drafted Minutes of Meetings and Letter for Senior Management - Evaluations of kilometric limitations for bus drivers based on European regulations
- Review of existing routes and their profitability
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