Saba Mohamed
Paralegal
Dubai
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive LLB, LPC, and LLM graduate with 4 years of paralegal experience across corporate, banking, dispute resolution, and investment funds matters at leading international law firms. Skilled in conducting legal research and drafting bilingual (Arabic/English) legal advice, transactional documents, and UAE court and arbitration submissions, with hands-on experience supporting high-value corporate transactions—including M&A, joint ventures, and venture capital investments. A reliable and efficient team player with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, capable of building and maintaining professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and lawyers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Paralegal
Norton Rose Fulbright (MIddle East) LLP
08.2023 - Current
- Provided legal and administrative support across disputes, corporate, and investment funds matter in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with litigation and arbitration matters, including document review, bundling, legal research, drafting legal advice, memoranda, and case summaries, and liaising with courts and external counsel.
- Supported a range of corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, venture capital investments, and corporate restructurings.
- Responsibilities included conducting legal due diligence, reviewing corporate documents and contracts, assisting in the drafting of term sheets, shareholder agreements, and preparing board and shareholder resolutions.
- Assisted in the formation and structuring of investment funds, including preparing offering documents, subscription agreements, and regulatory compliance materials.
- Conducted KYC/AML checks and supported investor onboarding processes for fund clients.
- Worked closely with fee earners and clients to ensure accurate and timely delivery of legal documentation and filings.
Paralegal
Taylor Wessing LLP
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with the formation of new corporate entities by preparing and reviewing core incorporation documents, including memoranda and articles of association, powers of attorney, initial board and shareholder resolutions, and founders’ share purchase agreements.
- Drafted a wide range of legal documents such as legal opinions, joint venture agreements, share transfer agreements, and software development agreements.
- Conducted legal research and analysis on applicable corporate, commercial, and regulatory frameworks to support internal and client-facing matters.
- Engaged with government authorities and regulatory bodies—including ministries, notaries, DEDs, and various free zones—on corporate matters such as company incorporation, share transfers, board changes, and company dissolutions.
- Supported transactional workstreams including legal due diligence (preparation and/or review), data room management, drafting of ancillary transaction documents, preparation of signing and closing checklists, coordination of signature collection and regulatory approvals.
- Managed post-closing activities such as security registration filings, compilation of closing binders, and updates to statutory and corporate records.
Paralegal
Hogan Lovells LLP
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted with case preparation for arbitration hearings, including bundle preparation, document review, and writing cost summaries.
- Prepared all documentation required to form, merge and liquidate entities.
- Drafted and negotiated numerous legal agreements involving bond investment projects, operating loans, deeds and amendments to loan documentation in order to comply with company objectives as well as legal requirements.
- Provided advice on pension schemes for joint ventures, sales, share purchases and other business activities.
- Structured finance models in compliance with current laws and regulations.
- Drafted lending documents in compliance with current laws and regulations.
Internship Placement
Al Tamimi & Co
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in advising large corporate clients on key corporate issues.
- Assisted with formulating and amending Due Diligence reports.
- Assisted clients in the documentation for forming various business entities, including limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships.
- Drafted and amended various agreements including; articles of association, shareholder agreements, memorandum of understanding, retainer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and side agreements.
Education
LLB (Hons) -
University of Surrey
Guildford, UK 11.2018 -
International Foundation Year -
University of Surrey
Guildford, UKSecondary School And GCSE'S -
Al Dar Academies, Al Yasmina Academy
Abu Dhabi, UAE 06.2011 -
LLM Legal Practice Solicitors - Law
BPP University
London, UK 09.2019 -
Skills
Proficient in MS Office
Document preparation, review, and management
Exceptional writer
Legal research
Leadership & Teamwork
Bilingual translation (Arabic & English)
Organisation & Attention to Detail
Certification
Professional Diploma in Project Management - Shaw Academy
Timeline
Paralegal
Norton Rose Fulbright (MIddle East) LLP
08.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Taylor Wessing LLP
09.2022 - 08.2023
Paralegal
Hogan Lovells LLP
09.2021 - 09.2022
Professional Diploma in Project Management - Shaw Academy
07-2021
Virtual Vacation Scheme - Legal Cheek
07-2021
Internship Placement
Al Tamimi & Co
11.2020 - 08.2021
Westlaw Advanced Certification
04-2020
LLM Legal Practice Solicitors - Law
BPP University
09.2019 -
LLB (Hons) -
University of Surrey
11.2018 -
Secondary School And GCSE'S -
Al Dar Academies, Al Yasmina Academy
06.2011 -
International Foundation Year -
University of Surrey
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