
Tarek Zalat
Group legal and Admin Manager
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWork 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
Languages
English
FluentArabic
Fluent
Training & Certifications
Finance for non-finance Managers
Bukhatir Group – Sharjah, U.A.E.·2019Introduction to Customer Service
Supreme Group – Dubai, U.A.E.·2013Human Resources Management Skills
Spearhead Training – Dubai, U.A.E.·2008Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University·2006