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Lina El-Shatarat

Dubai

Summary

Dedicated In-House Legal Counsel with extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiations. Offering strategic legal advice across various areas of law, with a particular focus on commercial laws. Skilled in managing litigation, providing practical solutions to complex legal issues, and ensuring business resilience through conducting comprehensive legal risk analysis. Knowledgeable in England & Wales law, as well as GCC laws, enabling effective legal support across diverse jurisdictions. Experienced in providing legal counsel within the oil and gas industry, addressing sector-specific challenges and regulatory compliance. SQE1 candidate.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior In-House Legal Counsel

Vallourec Middle East FZE
09.2022 - Current
  • Contributed to the launch of the Legal Risk Management Initiative within the organization, introducing new technics to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks effectively.
  • Reviewing, drafting, advising on, and negotiating wide range of legal documents.
  • Providing legal advice to senior management and the General Counsel on legal topics as per the GCC laws and England & Wales law.
  • Addressing day-to-day operational legal inquiries from various business units and departments.
  • Assisting in managing legal disputes and litigation by researching relevant laws, preparing documentation, and coordinating with external legal counsel.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including compliance, finance, procurement, sales, and insurance, to provide legal guidance and support for diverse projects and initiatives.

Junior Legal Associate

Jordanian Engineers Association
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Contributed to the review and drafting of legislation pertaining the Jordanian Engineers Association law, submitted to the Jordanian cabinet.
  • Provided comprehensive legal advice to senior management and business and administrative units across various areas of law, including civil, corporate, and labor law.
  • Managed litigation, including preparing legal documents, organizing evidence, and overseeing court proceedings.
  • Reviewed and drafted internal and external contracts, with a focus on commercial and employment agreements.
  • Assisted in handling both external and internal complaints, conducting investigations, and supporting internal arbitration proceedings.

Legal Intern

La Soleil Law Firm
05.2019 - 11.2020
  • At La Soleil Law Firm, I had the opportunity to learn how to conduct legal research, prepare litigation documents, organize and review evidence, and develop litigation strategy.
  • I gained experience meeting with clients at the law firm, discussing their legal matters, and gathering the necessary information to build and support their cases.
  • As an intern, I assisted the senior lawyer in providing legal consultations to local associations and companies in Saudi Arabia.

Legal Research Assistant

Rasheed Transparency International
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Conducted comprehensive reviews, analyses, and summaries of domestic and international case law.
  • Examined and summarized key provisions within international conventions and bilateral agreements.
  • Evaluated and summarized laws related to corruption and conflict of interest.

Project Coordinator Assistant

Taqaddam Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2017

Successfully organized and facilitated an educational and cultural engagement program for over 5,000 students across 100 public schools in Jordan during the summer vacation as part of the National Bassma Project in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Education.

Education

Master of Laws - International Dispute Resolution

University of Birmingham
Dubai, UAE
11-2024

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan
01-2021

Skills

  • Contract drafting and reviewing
  • Legal research
  • Negotiation
  • Risk Management
  • Dispute resolution
  • Business Acumen

Certification

Commercial and Business Contracts: A Practical Guide (English Law).

GLOMACS - Dubai, UAE


Languages

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

Timeline

Junior In-House Legal Counsel

Vallourec Middle East FZE
09.2022 - Current

Junior Legal Associate

Jordanian Engineers Association
02.2021 - 12.2021

Legal Research Assistant

Rasheed Transparency International
12.2019 - 05.2020

Legal Intern

La Soleil Law Firm
05.2019 - 11.2020

Project Coordinator Assistant

Taqaddam Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2017

Commercial and Business Contracts: A Practical Guide (English Law).

GLOMACS - Dubai, UAE


Master of Laws - International Dispute Resolution

University of Birmingham

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

University of Jordan
Lina El-Shatarat