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Tarek Zalat

Group legal and Admin Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Experience

  • Group legal and Admin ManagerFull Time

    Bukhtir Group

    Sep 2018 - Aug 2021 -2 yrs, 11 months

    United Arab Emirates , Sharjah

    • Job Details:o Manage all the administration and legal matters related to all group companies with all the government authorities o Manage the two teams and all the process for both department ( Legal & Admin ) o Prepare and maintain the budget with strategic & financial planning for both department ( Legal & Admin ) o Manage all the matters related to employee’s relations with the local immigration authority. o Facilitating and maintaining requirements related to local and foreign visas for all the group employees. o Manage and maintain the polices and procedure for all the employee/labor accommodation for all the group BU’s and make sure that all the polices are implemented o Liaising with local and free zone governmental authorities on matters related to corporate housekeeping; & ensuring timely company license changes, renewals, liquidations and de-registrations for all the group BU’s o Manage and coordinate all the litigations and court cases with the group companies and law firms o Manage and coordinate all the labor complaint/ cases with the group companies and MOHRE o Improving the Group’s profitability and efficiency using legal practice knowledge while actively managing risks. o Drafting Petitions, Complaints, Affidavits, Agreements and other legal documents. o Negotiating with the creditors to get a settlement and avoid a legal cases o Representing the company in court and in any legal matter. o Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks. o Providing the legal support for all the group business in UAE and other countries ( Morocco & Tunisia ) o Providing analysis and counsel on a range of legal matters, including corporate, business structures and models, claims and litigations as well as employment matters. o Negotiating terms of contracts with internal and external stakeholders. o Identifying and assessing emerging changes in legislative & regulatory landscape impacting business and taking corrective action including creation of new processes and systems. o Rectifying legal defects and ensuring the company’s compliance and smooth operation.
  • Legal Advisor and Government Relations ManagerFull Time

    Supreme Group

    Mar 2009 - Jul 2018 -9 yrs, 4 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:o Overseeing matters related to employee relations with the local immigration authority. o Facilitating and maintaining requirements related to local and foreign visas for all employees. o Coordinating with Finance Department on employees’ remuneration. o Liaising with local and free zone governmental authorities on matters related to corporate housekeeping; & ensuring timely company license changes, renewals, liquidations and de-registrations. o Improving the Group’s profitability and efficiency using legal practice knowledge while actively managing risks. o Drafting Petitions, Complaints, Affidavits, Agreements and other legal documents. o Representing the company in court and in any legal matter. o Providing analysis and counsel on a range of legal matters, including corporate, business structures and models, claims and litigations as well as employment matters. o Negotiating terms of contracts with internal and external stakeholders. o Identifying and assessing emerging changes in legislative & regulatory landscape impacting business and taking corrective action including creation of new processes and systems. o Rectifying legal defects and insuring the company’s compliance and smooth operation.
  • Hr ExecutiveFull Time

    Tatweer - Dubai Holding

    Nov 2007 - Mar 2009 -1 yr, 4 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:o Facilitating matters related to employee relations and daily human resources operations. o Maintaining employee records into payroll system while managing all financial aspects and payroll services. o Overseeing and maintaining employees’ issues with local immigration authority. o Managing the medical insurance procedure while aiding the employee in the full onboarding and relocation process. o Tracking of employees’ working time, time sheets, and annual leaves; while liaising with various company departments regarding personnel matters. o Serving as an initial point of advice, problem resolution, and facilitation in the areas of employee relations, performance management, and employee discipline. o Creating reports and conducting internal audits as they pertain to Employee Relations data and processes.
  • HR ControllerFull Time

    Ghantoot Construction

    Jul 2007 - Nov 2007 -4 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:o Offering management services to five different labor camps. o Providing central support to the Employee Relations Department by providing specialized consultation on employee relations, performance management, and employee discipline issues. o Handling all employees’ time sheets, roasters, annual leave and general affairs. o Dealing with day-to-day personnel and general administrative matters. o Coordinating employees’ medical process. o Conducting investigations as assigned by the management to follow established procedures. o Aiding the HR management to put an SOP in place that best fits the company direction.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Law

      Ain Shams University (ASU)

      Jan 1996 

    Skills

    • Operations Management
    • Legal Affairs
    • Human Resource Management (HRM)
    • Administration Affairs
    • Administration
    • HR
    • Employee Relations

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • Finance for non-finance Managers

      Bukhatir Group – Sharjah, U.A.E.·2019
    • Introduction to Customer Service

      Supreme Group – Dubai, U.A.E.·2013
    • Human Resources Management Skills

      Spearhead Training – Dubai, U.A.E.·2008
    • Human Resources Management

      Columbia Southern University·2006
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