Abdallah Mohamad
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced legal professional with expertise in social security, employment law, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in policy implementation, team leadership, and dispute resolution tactics, including contractual disputes and litigation. Skilled in legal research, case analysis, advisory roles, and drafting precise legal documents to support organizational objectives. Adept at leading groups and fostering effective communication to ensure seamless collaboration. Committed to delivering sound judgement and strategic decision-making while advancing career goals within the legal sector.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Legal advisor
Zayed University
Dubai
03.2025 - Current
- Minimised potential liabilities through expert advice.
- Handled a variety of legal matters efficiently whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- Advised on legal rights, obligations, and implications with careful analysis.
- Liaised with external solicitors for comprehensive legal support.
- Advised on contract and procurement law and provided business solutions to reduce risk exposure.
- Managed disputes and negotiated settlements with consistently positive outcomes.
- Reviewed and drafted contracts to ensure organisational compliance.
- Ensured compliance with laws and regulations, avoiding potential fines or penalties.
- Prepared legal documents with attention to detail.
Legal Compliance Manager
Dubai Air Navigation Services Corporation
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Achieved optimal compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough legal research and analysis.
- Streamlined company policies by developing and implementing comprehensive compliance programs.
- Supported cross-functional teams in adhering to industry-specific regulations, ensuring smooth business operations.
- Kept abreast of evolving regulatory landscapes, allowing the organization to adapt quickly to new requirements or changes in law.
- Advised senior leadership on potential legal ramifications of business decisions, aiding informed decision-making processes.
Lawsuits Section Manager
General Pension and Social Security Authority
05.2023 - 12.2023
- As a Lawsuits Section Manager, my primary responsibility is to oversee and manage a team of legal professionals and support staff involved in handling lawsuits within my organization.
- My role involves a range of tasks and responsibilities, including: - Team Management: I am responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and other staff members within the lawsuits section
- This includes assigning tasks, setting goals, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations
- Case Management: I oversee the handling of various lawsuits and legal disputes
- This includes reviewing case files, assessing legal strategies, and providing guidance to my team members on case management, litigation strategies, and settlement negotiations
- Legal Research and Analysis: I am involved in conducting legal research and analysis to support my team's efforts in preparing for lawsuits
- This includes identifying relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents that impact the cases being handled by the lawsuits section.
Legal Researcher
General Pension and Social Security Authority
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Writing legal opinions on issues referred by the various departments of the Authority
- Follow-up of lawsuits filed by or against the Authority in terms of preparing lawsuit statements, response memorandums, rejoinder memorandums, etc
- In all stages of litigation, and coordination in this regard with the Department of State Cases at the Ministry of Justice
- Participation in the preparation and review of contracts, agreements and memorandums of understanding concluded by the Authority with other entities in all fields
- Review all legal documents and ensure that they comply with the federal laws, regulations and legislation in force in the country and applied to the Authority
- Participation in the membership of committees formed in the Authority, as appropriate
- Others
Acting Registration Manager
General Pension and Social Security Authority
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the registration process for individuals or entities within the organization
- Provide guidance, support, and training to team members, assign tasks, and monitor their performance
- Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service by ensuring prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving any registration-related issues
- Management of registration databases or systems, ensuring the accuracy, security, and integrity of the data
- Others.
Senior Contribution Officer
General Pension and Social Security Authority
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Preparing Start of Service application for new employees & collect the required documents
- Preparing End of Service application for discharged employees & collect the required documents
- Provide introductory workshops on the digital services of the entity for the business owners and workshops about the Pension law
- Conduct monthly reports, analyze their data, and develop improvement recommendations
- Others.
Senior Executive - Pension Section
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Preparing Start of Service application for new employees & collect the required documents
- Preparing End of Service application for discharged employees & collect the required documents
- Preparing Addition of Past Service application & collect the required documents from employees
- Preparing Purchasing of Nominal Period application & collect the required documents from employees
- Preparing admin circulars and Letters i.e
- To Whom It May Concern, EOS Admin Circular etc
- Sending the mentioned applications to General Pension & Social Security Authority.
Paralegal
Al-Nukhbah Law Firm
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Meeting clients, discussing their cases and Writing legal consultations
- Supervising and organizing clients' files
- Assisting the firm's lawyers and consultants, for example: searching for law articles and court judgments
- Writing legal memorandums such as criminal complaint and drafting legal documents such as contracts
- Upon request, searching on foreign laws which are applicable in some clients' cases
- Supervising the firm's Twitter account and website
- Managing Partner Assistant since Feb-2013
- Since Feb-2013, supervising the firm's staff.
Education
Innovation Diploma -
Mohammed Bin Rashid Center For Government Innovation
Lawyer Course -
Institute of Training And Judicial Studies
Bachelor - Law
United Arab Emirates University
08.2008 - 08.2012
Skills
- Social Security
- Legislation
- Leading & working with groups
- Very good communication skills
- Policy Implementation
- Team Leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Contractual disputes
- Employment law
- Judgement and decision making
- Legal Research
- Case analysis
- Dispute resolution tactics
- Legal drafting
- Advisory role expertise
- Litigation expertise
- Contract review and revision
Languages
English
Arabic
Accomplishments
Nominated for the Prime Minister's Medal Award in 2022 under the Specialized Jobs category at the federal government level.
Committees
- Head Of Youth Council, GPSSA.
- Member in Procurement committee, Grievances Committee, Violation Committee, Innovation Committee and Data sharing Committee and more.
Extracurricular Activities
- The Official Speaker of GPSSA (presenting workshops of Pension Law, speaking to the Media "Radio"…etc.).
- More than 30 workshops regarding Pension Law
Timeline
Legal advisor
Zayed University
03.2025 - Current
Legal Compliance Manager
Dubai Air Navigation Services Corporation
01.2024 - 03.2025
Lawsuits Section Manager
General Pension and Social Security Authority
05.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Researcher
General Pension and Social Security Authority
11.2022 - 05.2023
Acting Registration Manager
General Pension and Social Security Authority
03.2020 - 11.2022
Senior Contribution Officer
General Pension and Social Security Authority
05.2016 - 03.2020
Senior Executive - Pension Section
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)
10.2013 - 05.2016
Paralegal
Al-Nukhbah Law Firm
10.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor - Law
United Arab Emirates University
08.2008 - 08.2012
Innovation Diploma -
Mohammed Bin Rashid Center For Government Innovation
Lawyer Course -
Institute of Training And Judicial Studies
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