Omar Jaber
Legal Advisor (Legal Consultant) at CANPACK MOROCCO- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Sanction Regulations and ME Financial Crime
Baker McKenzieJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Letters of Credit
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & IndustryJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Soft Skills Training (Critical Skills Workshop)
Spearhead Training (Spearhead Gulf LLC)Jan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
UAE's Bankruptcy Law Workshop
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & IndustryJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Logistics and Customs Regulation
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & IndustryJan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
UAE VAT Regulations
PwCJan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Corporate Company Law
Hadef & PartnersJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Middle Management Development Progra
Hans HorlingsJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
UAE Labour Law
Dubai Chamber of Commerce & IndustryJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
US Sanctions from a US Perspect
Morgan LewisJan, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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CANPACK MOROCCO
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Morocco
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Packaging & Containers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Advisor (Legal Consultant)
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Jun 2018 - Present
• Provide advice on corporate and commercial transactions including leading legal examination, negotiation, contract drafting and policy review for all business entities including HR, Finance, Procurement, etc. • Work in partnership with the Head of Legal (Poland) to determine effective legal strategy and risk management practices. • Oversee and advise on compliance and regulatory requirements in line with regional and country laws and those in other relevant jurisdictions. • Guide the Human Resources department on employment law matters including employment contract review, redundancy administration, OH&S incident management and (pre) litigation disputes. • Advised management on the Labour Union and Can Pack Executive Management, managing dispute resolution and negotiating workers’ rights in line with labour laws and company workforce standards. • Collaborate with external counsel and private practice law firms for assistance on legal matters and challenges. • Conducted a complete and intensive legal audit for the Moroccan entity in 2019, with the support of an external International Law firm and CAN-PACK Group Internal Audit. Show less
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CAN-PACK MIDDLE EAST LLC
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United Arab Emirates
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legal Advisor (Legal Counsel)
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Mar 2015 - Present
• Review, prepare and draft template contracts, providing legal advice and consultancy on contract negotiation with suppliers, customers, and employees to support viable business decision making. • Manage all facets of commercial contracts including potential litigation, risk assessment and business profitability. • Prepare resolutions and reporting on Middle Eastern legal activity for shareholders, General Managers, Board of Directors and POA’s. • Deliver training and provide learning opportunities for employees on relevant law subjects including regulatory compliance and local labour law and international policies. • Submitted extensive documentation on behalf of CAN-PACK Middle East, to support the successful company entry to capital markets in 2020. • Managed complex negotiations with local sponsor and authorities for the company to become a Foreign Direct Investor before the new law amendment in 2020. • Presented the new ‘Code of Conduct and Speak Up’ procedure to Executive Directors in Poland, having developed the corporate initiative in collaboration with HR and Internal Audit for employee benefit and understanding. Show less
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Abdel Rahman Al Maazami Advocates and Legal Consultants
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Senior Legal Consultant
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May 2014 - Feb 2015
• Provided general legal advice to commercial clients including corporate structure, shares transfer, investment acquisition, banking arrangements and employment issues. • Reviewed and drafted contractual documentation, joint ventures, construction agreements and other legal arrangements such as corporate nominees, shareholders, and operating agreements. • Verified correct English/Arabic translation for all corporate and litigation matters to ensure complete transparency and the impossibility of misrepresentation. Show less
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Jaber Law Firm
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Sep 2002 - Apr 2014
• Key Partner in Jaber family law firm, representing clients on legal disputes and managing corporate legal matters. • Facilitated company mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, completed litigation document drafting and provided representation on corporate and commercial matters for local and international clients. • Established local and foreign companies (SAL, SARL, Offshore, etc) including business management and litigation. • Acted for local clients on matters including Distribution, Franchising, Commercial Agency, and Representation Agreements with foreign principals. • Selected as Principal Legal Consultant for Al Mawarid Bank, to represent all litigation matters relating to bank claims for debt and loan recovery. • Advised on enforcement of foreign judgements and foreign arbitral awards in Lebanon. • Supervised Trainee Lawyers and managed caseload and work output for a team of Senior Lawyers. Show less
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Education
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1998 - 2002
Université La Sagesse
Bachelor of Laws - LLB -
Elite College (Beirut)
Baccalaureate in Philosophy
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