Reported to the Legal Director and worked within a team of 3, responsible for supporting the in-house legal department for the company, and diverse transaction closings including reviewing NDA’s, assisting with the drafting distribution agreements/ resolutions, powers of attorney, resignation letters, constitutional documents and communication as well as the renewing/amending activities of company licenses.From an administrative aspect, accountable for managing the Share Point system, all legal correspondence to Government agencies, and ensuring the smooth running of the Legal Department.Achievements: • Analysed, developed and implemented streamlined procedures to improve the efficiency of the Department.• Improved internal communication through regular meetings with business units and PRO Manager, fostering enhanced team relationships.

Reported to the Dubai World General Counsel, responsible for providing support to the Senior Legal Counsel including preparing reports and drafting legal documents including minor service contracts, resolutions, non-disclosure agreements, memorandums of understanding, constitutional documents, amendments, communications, memos, and resignation letters. Responsible for renewing of local Company licenses. Regularly worked with CEO, CFO, CIO and senior commercial management team of Istithmar World. Responsible for the management and recording of all Group legal documents including powers of attorney, delegations of authority, delegations of signing authority, non-disclosure agreements, engagement agreements and memorandums of understanding.Achievements: • Oversaw and provided legal support for all real estate matters for easyHotel Dubai, Atlantis The Palm, W Bangkok and One & Only Cape Town).• Singlehandedly responsible for the COSEC function for 250+ companies.• As the Blueprint Manager responsible for managing and maintaining the Blueprint system for 250+ companies, including Istithmar World Real Estate Group and more recently Blueprint administrator for Dubai World/Istithmar World Group (350+ companies).• Successfully ensured all regulatory compliance including managing the filings with Trakhees, Department of Economic Development, JAFZA and the Notary Public.

Counselled clients for all family law matters specifically Separation, Sheriff Court Divorce and Sheriff Court proceedings relating to residency and access orders and Guardianship orders under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

A result of a series of internal promotions, as the Partner, dealt with own cases (private and legal aid clients) for all family law matters, including Separation Agreements, Sheriff Court Divorce actions and Interdict orders, Sheriff Court proceedings relating to residency and contact orders, Conveyancing transactions (council house purchases), drafting wills and estate matters.