Senior Legal Manager
Dubai Holding
Total des années d'expérience :23 years, 11 Mois
Key Deliverables:
• Leveraged 20 years of legal expertise to manage intricate cases, ensuring strict compliance with business and trade laws while providing reliable counsel to management.
• Led the Rental Cases department’s operations focusing on legal consultancy, overseeing case management from initiation to resolution.
• Monitored deadlines for notices, appeals, executions, and evacuations, ensuring adherence to legal timelines and procedural requirements.
• Presented the company’s interests in front of the Rental Dispute Center (RDC), articulating compelling arguments and defending legal positions with precision.
• Ensured the precision and integrity of submitted documents and defences, maintaining meticulous attention to detail in all legal proceedings.
• Drafted, reviewed, and registered rent cases at RDC, employing thorough legal analysis and precise documentation to support the company’s stance.
• Conducted comprehensive case studies, preparing drafts, memos, and presentations for meetings and court hearings to support informed decision-making.
• Attended court hearings at RDC, leveraging extensive legal knowledge and expertise to present persuasive arguments and advocate for favourable outcomes.
• Provided timely legal advice to diverse entities within the organization, offering strategic guidance and solutions to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Supervised and collaborated with colleagues on major cases, offering guidance and support to optimize case strategies and achieve desired outcomes.
• Conducted thorough reviews of lease agreements, providing insightful comments and recommendations to protect the company’s interests and minimize legal risks.
• Implemented strategies to minimize legal costs by handling cases in-house, optimizing resources, and streamlining legal processes without compromising quality or compliance.
• Handled wide array of civil, criminal, labour, and commercial cases, demonstrating versatility across diverse legal domains.
Key Deliverables:
• Directed and managed the Rental Cases department, offering expert legal consultancy to ensure compliance and mitigate risks for the company.
• Supervised rental operations across multiple Emirates, meticulously evaluating the financial stability of clients and safeguarding company interests through the drafting of robust legal contracts.
• Conducted thorough due diligence to authenticate parties involved in transactions, ensuring the validity of assets and completion of essential legal paperwork.
• Engaged in official communication with clients to facilitate prompt collections/ payments, offered settlement options, and issued legal notices to resolve disputes, thereby enhancing client relations and minimizing financial losses.
• Represented the company in legal proceedings, providing requisite documents and supporting evidence to mitigate financial losses and secure favourable outcomes.
• Initiated out-of-court settlements to expedite case resolutions, resulting in significant cost reduction and savings for the company while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Reviewed business proposals and contracts, identifying potential financial implications and recommending amendments to mitigate risks and enhance profitability.
• Collaborated with committees, legal experts, and quasi-judicial bodies to streamline legal processes, attend court trials, and maintain accurate legal documentation, ensuring smooth case management and adherence to legal protocols.
• Managed leasing procedures in compliance with company policies and regional statutes, overseeing contract renewals and defining clauses to address non-compliance issues effectively.
• Evaluated the legal standing and ownership rights in property deals, proposing corrective measures to mitigate future disputes and protect company interests.
• Conducted site visits to address various property-related issues, including claims, illegal occupancy, and damage disputes, fostering proactive resolution and ensuring compliance with intended property use.
• Coordinated the sales of commercial real estate, ensuring thorough verification and documentation procedures and facilitating property tax payments, thereby optimizing revenue generation and compliance.
• Conducted regional scans to identify investment opportunities, analysed real estate market trends, and strategized property acquisitions to expand the company's investment portfolio and maximize returns.
