Zunaid Dakri

• Provided advice on corporate and commercial transactions including leading legal examination, contract drafting and negotiation.
• Handled company mergers and acquisitions and disposals.
• Reviewed business transaction documents, nondisclosure agreements and
outsourcing agreements.
• Prepared agreements for joint ventures, sales, share purchases and other business activities.
• Policy review for all business entities including HR, Finance Procurement etc.
• Oversee and advise on compliance with local, regional, and international laws and any other relevant jurisdictions.
• Dealing with Debt Collection and Litigation
• Dealing with Islamic Finance for commercial and real estate.
• Performed negotiations with clients regarding corporate matters and contracts.
• Reviewed, prepared, and drafted template contracts, providing legal advice and consultancy on contract negotiation with suppliers, customers, and employees to support variable business decision making.
• Regularly deal with external government agencies including the Dubai
Municipality and Department of economic Developments to determine
legal course of action in line with government policy.
• Regularly deal with government agencies in both KSA and UK to ensure all
policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Employee Relations: Managed employee relations by addressing concerns, disputes, and grievances. developed and implemented policies and
procedures to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Compensation and Benefits: Administer compensation and benefits
programs, including salary structures, bonuses, and employee benefits like health insurance and retirement plans, and Ensure compliance with labour laws and industry regulations related to compensation.
• Performance Management: Implemented and managed performance appraisal systems and Provided guidance on setting performance goals and conducting regular performance reviews. Assist in identifying areas for improvement and professional development.
• HR Compliance and Legal Matters: Stayed updated on labour laws, regulations, and compliance requirements and Ensured HR policies and
practices complied with legal standards to minimize risks.
• Employee Benefits Administration: - Oversee the administration of
employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.

• Provided advice on company shareholder, legal and compliance issues.
• Handled company mergers and acquisitions and disposals.
• Reviewed business transaction documents, nondisclosure agreements and
outsourcing agreements.
• Prepared agreements for joint ventures, sales, share purchases and other business activities.
• Dealing with high level complex complaints
• Dealing with Debt Collection
• Dealing with Islamic Finance for commercial and real estate clients.
• Performed negotiations with clients regarding corporate matters and contracts.
• High Value Property Sales and Purchases
• Advised and negotiated for clients on High Value plot Planning and
Development.
• Draft complicated land agreement for use retail development
• Draft of commercial and retails leases

Construction

• Providing legal support for construction project activities
• Provided legal guidance for construction issues such as construction
disputes, defects, and land acquisitions.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of industry-specific and
general commercial contracts between the diferent parties
• Acting for builders, property developers. Architects, contractors etc
• Lead case handler for client developing a block of Student Halls
• Guiding clients through various forms of dispute resolution, up to
and including litigation, when contracts are breached etc.
• Advising on the procurement of resources and materials
• Advising on health and safety, insurance, liability, and environmental matters relating to the projects
• Visiting construction sites and meeting with stakeholders
periodically to monitor progress and to ensure delivery and adherence to agreements.

Bond Adams Solicitors LLP 2014 to Present

Paralegal

Commercial & Residential Conveyance

 Handling a caseload of Residential property matters from initial instructions to the point of completion.
 Advising and meeting with clients.
 Acting in transactions which included both Freehold and Leasehold matters
 Drafting sale contracts Residential Transactions.
 Completing post completion matters including SDLT returns and registration documents.
 Advising the client on potential liabilities and legal aspects surrounding searches and advising the client on the best steps available to them.
 Regularly dealing with Estate Agents.
 Transfer of land without value.
 Handling Islamic Finance purchases.
 Dealing with Developers, Property Agents, Managing Agents and various other parties in bring matters to a swift conclusion.
 Repossession matters.
 Repossession claims.
 Notices under s.8, 21 and Notice to quit matters.
 Small court claims to recover rent arrears and/or maintenance fees on behalf of landlords.


Litigation

 Handling a case load of Debt Recovery matters
 Issuing initial letter of claim.
 Face to face negotiations with parties.
 Telephone Negotiations.
 Carrying out due process in order to gain Judgement for the client.
 Completing Claim forms and Particulars of Claim.
 Enforcing claims.
 Instructing Bailiffs.
 Preparing witness statements/Affidavits.
 Completing other Court related forms.
 Trial preparation including preparing bundles.
 Liaising with Court officials.
 Opening files.
 Advising clients on alternative approaches once Court judgement has been gained.
 Legal Research.
 Assisting Solicitors on other matters within various departments.

British Gas 2005 to 2014
Dispute Resolution
* Lead in billing business to business dispute resolution
* Assist Litigation team to help resolve disputes before the need to go to Litigation
* Assisting the Litigation Team initiating proceeding against customer

Disputed Reads Agent
* Ensure all customer disputes are dealt with according to industry standards
* Managing workload as well as all escalations and complaints
* Negotiating with previous suppliers and customers to ensure billing falls in line

Training Expert
* Selected to train colleagues in India as part of off-shoring processes from the UK leading to successful and seamless migration. Created all training materials including manuals and instructions
* Lead in training new starters

Complex Billing/Metering Query Analyst
* Ensure first bill produces on time with correct meter details
* Identify root causes and provide a fix where appropriate