Mohammad Alketbi
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Legal professional with broad experience across contract review and drafting, legal opinions, Memoranda of Understanding, policies, and legislation. Experienced in handling local and international legal matters, including contracts for diplomatic missions abroad, and contributing to key institutional committees in the areas of administrative violations and procurement. Combines strong legal analysis with practical experience in navigating complex legal and regulatory matters.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Legal support researcher
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2024.06 - Current
- Review local and international contracts for internal departments and diplomatic missions abroad, and draft contractual documents when required, ensuring legal compliance and safeguarding the entity's interests.
- Review and draft Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in coordination with relevant internal departments and local and international entities.
- Prepare legal opinions and provide legal advice to internal departments and diplomatic missions on various legal, administrative, and regulatory matters.
- Review and contribute to the development of institutional policies in coordination with relevant departments, ensuring alignment with applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Serve as a member of the Violations Committee, reviewing and investigating administrative violations, assessing relevant evidence, and contributing to legally reasoned findings and recommendations.
- Serve as a member of the Procurement Committee, contributing to the review and evaluation of procurement matters in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
- Review and contribute to the drafting and development of legislation, regulations, and other legal instruments, and provide legal observations and recommendations on proposed legislative amendments.
- Conduct legal research and provide ongoing legal support to internal departments and diplomatic missions, coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
The American University in the Emirates
Dubai 2019.01 - 2022.06
Master of Laws - Private Law
Abu Dhabi University
Dubai 2023.10 - 2024.12
Skills
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Legal research
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Legal knowledge
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Regulatory compliance
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Contracts knowledge
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Contract preparation
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Document drafting
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Research methodology
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Critical thinking
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Conflict resolution
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Team leadership
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Flexible approach
Certification
Certified Non-Practicing Lawyer, licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
Internship
Completed a legal internship as a Trainee Lawyer at Al Tamimi & Co from Aug 2023 - Mar 2024.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Legal support researcher
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2024.06 - Current
Master of Laws - Private Law
Abu Dhabi University
2023.10 - 2024.12
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
The American University in the Emirates
2019.01 - 2022.06