Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Chadi Awad

Umm Al Quwain

Summary

Experienced with legal advisory roles, particularly in providing strategic counsel and risk assessment. Utilizes expertise in contract negotiation and regulatory compliance to deliver sound legal solutions. Knowledge of fostering collaborative team environments and driving effective outcomes.

Professional legal advisor with deep expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to provide strategic counsel, draft and review legal documents, and manage complex negotiations. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in legal research, contract law, and dispute resolution, bringing reliability and precision to every task.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Legal Advisor

Alfaisal Group
04.2024 - Current

A reputable group specializing in real estate, contracting, furniture and printing.

Assigned tasks

1- Writing all types of commercial contracts, contracting contracts, rental contracts, reviewing and auditing contracts, drafting rental contracts with tenants and negotiating with them

2- Registering rental and civil cases and financial claims in the federal and local system, following up on them, and attending court sessions regarding rental cases, check cases, and criminal cases.

3- Follow up on workers and employees’ affairs, conduct investigations, and raise and follow up on labor cases.

4- Drafted clear and concise legal documents including contracts, memoranda, pleadings, briefs, settlement agreements, among others which contributed to successful case resolutions.

5- Represented companies in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.

6-Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.

7-Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.

8- Advised companies on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.

Manager Director and Legal Labor Affairs

Alsafena General Transport
03.2019 - 01.2024
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that reduced overall costs.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • follow up on labor complaint drafted labor documents.labor investigation.file labor cases

Real Estate Manager

Damas Real Estate
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed tenant relations effectively, ensuring high retention rates and timely rent collections.
  • Carefully screened tenancy applicants, pulling background investigations, credit reports and past rental history.
  • Communicated with landlord regarding building and tenant issues.
  • Negotiated favorable lease terms for clients, resulting in cost savings and enhanced property value.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
  • Raising rental cases, writing rental contracts, discussing with tenants and landlords, and finding appropriate solutions for them.

Legal Advisor

Khalid Ahbabi Law Firm
04.2014 - 07.2017
  • Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
  • Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Registering and following up on civil, Sharia, commercial, labor and rental cases, writing legal memoranda and attending court sessions.

Legal Advisor

Dr. Ibrahim Hasan Al Mullah Law Firm
02.2007 - 08.2012

1- Registering and following up on civil, Sharia, commercial, labor and rental cases, writing legal memoranda and attending court sessions.

2- Collection and submission of bank checks to the competent legal authorities

3- Writing legal memoranda and contracts of all kinds

4- Attending court sessions and following up on court cases

5- Raising rental cases, writing rental contracts, discussing with tenants and landlords, and finding appropriate solutions for them.

  • Coordinated with judicial officers, attorneys, court case managers and probation officers while serving multi-cultural community.
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.

Legal Assistant

Almoheeb Advocate
02.2003 - 03.2006
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
  • Enhanced legal document accuracy by meticulously reviewing and editing over 100 contracts and agreements.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

Beirut Arab University (BAU)
Lebanon
01-2006

Skills

  • Legal analysis
  • Dispute resolution
  • Research
  • Intellectual property
  • Real estate law
  • Contract review
  • Legal project management
  • Strategic legal advice
  • Legal document review
  • Dispute settlements
  • Legal opinions
  • Contract review and negotiation
  • Legal writing
  • Self motivation

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Senior Legal Advisor

Alfaisal Group
04.2024 - Current

Manager Director and Legal Labor Affairs

Alsafena General Transport
03.2019 - 01.2024

Real Estate Manager

Damas Real Estate
08.2017 - 01.2019

Legal Advisor

Khalid Ahbabi Law Firm
04.2014 - 07.2017

Legal Advisor

Dr. Ibrahim Hasan Al Mullah Law Firm
02.2007 - 08.2012

Legal Assistant

Almoheeb Advocate
02.2003 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Laws -

Beirut Arab University (BAU)
Chadi Awad