RASHEELA BASHEER
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Legal Professional experienced in commercial and corporate law, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and risk management. Delivered strategic legal solutions that protected company interests and facilitated business growth through effective contract management and advisory services. Focused on driving innovation and efficiency within legal frameworks while ensuring regulatory adherence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Corporate Lawyer
Hussain Lootah & Associates
Dubai
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided legal counsel to over 100 corporate clients in corporate and commercial law, banking, finance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to legal standards and minimising risk.
- Reviewed and drafted contracts to ensure organisational compliance.
- Handled and successfully resolved shareholder disputes, including a matter valued at AED 4 million, achieving a 100% success rate while avoiding potential litigation.
- Created risk management strategies to protect company assets.
- Negotiated settlements for dispute resolution.
- Advocated client's position during negotiations, achieving favourable outcomes.
- Minimised potential liabilities through expert advice.
- Prepared legal documents with attention to detail.
- Guaranteed ethical, risk-based decision-making through independent challenge and questioning.
Senior Legal Consultant, Partner
Legis Vista Legal Consultants
Dubai
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Served as a key point of contact during audits; streamlined communication assured.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance team's knowledge of changing regulations.
- Participated in negotiations and discussions; secured favourable terms for the organisation consistently.
- Drafted legal opinions identifying potential business risks through in-depth contract analysis, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Liaised with external counsels for efficient handling of high-profile cases.
- Supported business development initiatives with sound legal input provided.
- Coordinated responses to regulatory inquiries effectively whilst representing the organisation professionally.
- Developed effective legal strategies to protect client interests.
- Acted as a primary point of contact with key UAE free zones, including Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market, effectively managing and fulfilling client requirements.
- Advised clients on intellectual property rights, prevention of litigation achieved.
- Achieved successful dispute resolution with negotiation strategies.
- Delivered comprehensive legal advice to corporate clients by researching, interpreting and applying relevant legislation.
- Handled sensitive employee matters discreetly whilst maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
- Reviewed corporate policies regularly, ensured alignment with evolving laws made certain.
Associate – Legal Consultant
Pro-Consult Advocates & Legal Consultant
Dubai
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Facilitated due diligence, contract negotiations, and transaction structuring for M&A projects, assuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided advisory services on employment, intellectual property, and corporate compliance matters, enhancing risk management and policy implementation.
- Assisted in the preparation of pleadings, evidence bundles, and submissions for litigation teams, improving case readiness and client representation.
Assistant Professor (Law)
Govt. Law College
Kozhikode
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Delivered lectures on corporate, commercial, and taxation law; conducted legal research and contributed to academic publications.
Junior Advocate (Taxation)
Kozhikode District Court
Kozhikode
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Represented individual and corporate clients in direct and indirect tax disputes, including Income Tax, Kerala VAT, and CST Act matters, before various Tax Tribunals and the Kerala High Court, achieving a high success rate in case resolutions.
- Drafted and reviewed complex legal pleadings such as memorandums of appeal, writ petitions, tax revision petitions, and detailed replies to statutory notices, ensuring compliance with procedural and substantive legal requirements and reducing legal processing time.
- Provided strategic legal opinions and solutions tailored to client needs, contributing to increased client satisfaction.
Education
LLM - Taxation Law
Govt. Law College
Kozhikode 06.2014 - 06.2016
BAL LLB - undefined
Govt. Law College
Kozhikode, India 08.2008 - 03.2013
Higher Secondary - 12th
Govt. Cotton Hill GHSS
Trivandrum, India 06.1994 - 04.2007
Skills
- Commercial Law
- Contracts
- Risk Management
- Dispute Management
- Technology
Certification
- Certificate of Practice
- Bar Council Of India
- 2014
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Urdu
Malayalam
Tamil
Key Achievments
High-Value Transactions: Core member of the legal advisory team managing M&A projects valued between AED 30 Million and AED 300 Million.
Developer Negotiations: Represented clients in complex negotiations with major developers, including DAMAC and Azizi, regarding SPA violations; successfully secured legal relief.
Recovery Success: Successfully managed and secured a refund of AED 1.2 Million for a client from a leading UAE developer.
Diverse Counsel: Provided advisory services on intellectual property, labor law, and corporate compliance.
CORE SKILLS
M&A & Transactions: AED 30M–300M Deal Advisory, Share Acquisitions, Due Diligence.
Dispute Resolution: SPA Violations, Developer Negotiations, Settlement Recovery.
Industry Expertise: Oil & Gas, Gold Trade, Manufacturing, Food Tech, Jewelry.
IP & Compliance: Trademark Acquisition, C-Level Contracts, Corporate Governance.
Timeline
Corporate Lawyer
Hussain Lootah & Associates
11.2024 - 01.2026
Senior Legal Consultant, Partner
Legis Vista Legal Consultants
01.2021 - 10.2024
Associate – Legal Consultant
Pro-Consult Advocates & Legal Consultant
11.2019 - 11.2020
Assistant Professor (Law)
Govt. Law College
06.2017 - 03.2018
LLM - Taxation Law
Govt. Law College
06.2014 - 06.2016
Junior Advocate (Taxation)
Kozhikode District Court
03.2014 - 04.2016
BAL LLB - undefined
Govt. Law College
08.2008 - 03.2013
Higher Secondary - 12th
Govt. Cotton Hill GHSS
06.1994 - 04.2007