C.K RAFEEK
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Experienced and skilled in coordination of legal and administration functions, including documents' review, scrutiny, verification, prepare comments, legal opinion & advise and reporting to the higher management, in time-critical environments. Focused for the accurate and reliable documentations in line with Company's policy and to protect the interest and benefit of the employer with proactive and adaptive planning. Communicates and delegates confidently to maintain productive team environments. Hardworking talented with managerial works and skilled in managing team assignments. Adapts easily to changing needs and solving administrative issues. Experienced and skilled to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, problem-solving mind setup and and timely execution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager-Legal & Administration
Y Towers (Residential-Commercial)- Lulu Group Int.
Abu Dhabi , UAE
2018.01 - Current
- Legal Affairs and administration of Properties, Lands, Residential and Commercial Towers, Villas & Apartments under the Company.
- Leasing and admin. coordination, monitoring and support.
- Legal opinion and advise.
- Support and follow-up with Lawyers assigned for the cases and disputes related to the properties, contracts, tenancy disputes etc.
- Preparation and execution of Contracts and Agreements (Commercial, Residential and Outsourcing Services)
- Preparation and execution of other legal documents and notices (MOU, NDA, Settlement Agreements etc).
- Support with public relation department and coordination with various government departments.
- Maintained strong working relationships with group and partner companies.
- Facilitated smooth information transfers between internal teams and third party advisors.
- Planned, coordinated and optimised administrative procedures.
- Controlled, monitored and documented administrative processes and procedures.
- Resolved issues as they arose for smooth daily management of administrative operations.
- Resolved team conflicts and assisted with identified problems to maintain sense of teamwork.
Assistant Legal Manager (Shopping Malls)
Line Investments and Property S.P LLC
Abu Dhabi , UAE
2017.02 - 2017.12
- Drafted and coordinated for execution of Contracts, Agreements, Legal notices etc.
- Followed procedure to perform legal functions successfully.
- Prepared and reviewed Service Contracts
- Letters and communications
- Investigated cases to reach resolution or conclusion.
- Created legal documents and contracts for official use.
- Coordinated smooth property transfers by organising paperwork and keeping to tight deadlines.
- Maintained impartiality when serving as mediator.
- Resolved disputes as independent and objective party.
- Facilitated official agreements to resolve disagreements.
- Opened communication channels with other officials to encourage productive dialogue.
Legal Executive
Khalidiyah Mall-Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi , UAE
2014.06 - 2017.02
- Coordinated with commercial tenant's end and outsourcing service companies as part of negotiation and comments on Lease Agreements and Contracts.
- Drafted Legal notices and issued officially to the tenants and service companies in line with Contract terms and conditions as per direction and recommendation of Mall General Manager.
- Legal advise and opinion to the Mall Management, Operation and Accounts.
- Assisted and coordinated with Legal Associates for filing cases.
- Assisted Mall Operation team and accounts as a coordinator.
Legal Assistant
Khalidiyah Mall - Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi , UAE
2011.04 - 2014.05
- Reviewed legal documentation and flagged errors for correction.
- Drafted and submitted legal documents to senior staff for review and approval.
- Prepared Lease Agreements and other lease related documents.
- Coordinated supported Leasing team.
- Coordinated with Accounts for lease related payments and settlement.
- Coordinated and supported facility and operation team.
- Prepared service contracts and coordinated with Service companies.
Legal Counsel (Lawyer)
Abul Jabbar & Associates-Ernakulam
Ernakulam , India
2006.01 - 2011.04
- Safeguarded client interests throughout legal proceedings.
- Moderated legal negotiations between clients and third parties.
- Used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions.
- Performed due diligence across preliminary legal research.
- Represented clients and appeared in Courts and Judicial Authorities (Civil & criminal lower Courts and High Court of Kerala)
- Carried out background research and preparatory work to present established client cases.
- Represented before Consumer Redressal Forum and Government Authorities as part of assignments by the Clients.
- Attended mediation and conciliation meetings for clients.
- Launched official legal action to progress the cases.
- Negotiated client settlements to limit costly court proceedings in legal disputes.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to corroborate case evidence.
- Managed property sales transactions according to legal requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
Law Academy Law College
Trivandrum 2003.01 - 2005.12
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Mahatma Ghandi University
Ernakulam-Kerala 1999.05 - 2002.07
Skills
- Legal affairs and Real Estate Management
- Construction Projects-Contracts and Agreements/Documents-Preparation, Review and comments
- Shopping Mall Management and Operation.
- Residential-Leasing Management and building operation (Residential Towers and Villas)
- Commercial-Leasing Management and Operation ( Commercial establishments and Malls)
- Coordination and Registration process of leasable units with Municipality, Property Management Agreements and issuance of Tenancy Contract (Tawtheeq) and advise to solving issues related.
- Legal Opinion & Legal Drafting
- Letters and Communications
- Negotiation and Settlement of disputes
- Scrutinizing and verification of Legal documents
- Risk evaluations
- Cross-functional communication
- Issue review
- Persistent communication
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Manager-Legal & Administration
Y Towers (Residential-Commercial)- Lulu Group Int.
2018.01 - Current
Assistant Legal Manager (Shopping Malls)
Line Investments and Property S.P LLC
2017.02 - 2017.12
Legal Executive
Khalidiyah Mall-Abu Dhabi
2014.06 - 2017.02
Legal Assistant
Khalidiyah Mall - Abu Dhabi
2011.04 - 2014.05
Legal Counsel (Lawyer)
Abul Jabbar & Associates-Ernakulam
2006.01 - 2011.04
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
Law Academy Law College
2003.01 - 2005.12
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Mahatma Ghandi University
1999.05 - 2002.07
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