Business Development Manager, Legal Professionals

• Nov 2019 - Present

Director

• Jan 2020 - Present

Sales Executive

• Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

Velocity MENA is a sales outsourcing company which caters to clients across a broad range of industries. I effectively took charge of our legal software solutions account with Thomson Reuters. My responsibilities included active prospecting/lead generation and lead qualification of legal professionals (firms and corporates) in Europe, MENA and Asia. Velocity MENA is a sales outsourcing company which caters to clients across a broad range of industries. I effectively took charge of our legal software solutions account with Thomson Reuters. My responsibilities included active prospecting/lead generation and lead qualification of legal professionals (firms and corporates) in Europe, MENA and Asia.

Legal Intern

• Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

Abbott Laboratories is a US multinational health care company with key divisions in pharmaceuticals, diabetes care, infant nutrition, vascular products and diagnostic equipment. I shadowed the Senior Counsel responsible for Abbott’s Middle East, Africa & Pakistan (“MEAP”) region. I was exposed to numerous issues issues involving the drafting and termination of Distribution Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Services Agreements and Undertakings. I… Show more Abbott Laboratories is a US multinational health care company with key divisions in pharmaceuticals, diabetes care, infant nutrition, vascular products and diagnostic equipment. I shadowed the Senior Counsel responsible for Abbott’s Middle East, Africa & Pakistan (“MEAP”) region. I was exposed to numerous issues issues involving the drafting and termination of Distribution Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Services Agreements and Undertakings. I became familiar with the unique skill sets that an in-house counsel role requires and for the very real need for in-house lawyers to operate from a bona fide commercial platform, as opposed to a legal silo. Show less Abbott Laboratories is a US multinational health care company with key divisions in pharmaceuticals, diabetes care, infant nutrition, vascular products and diagnostic equipment. I shadowed the Senior Counsel responsible for Abbott’s Middle East, Africa & Pakistan (“MEAP”) region. I was exposed to numerous issues issues involving the drafting and termination of Distribution Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Services Agreements and Undertakings. I… Show more Abbott Laboratories is a US multinational health care company with key divisions in pharmaceuticals, diabetes care, infant nutrition, vascular products and diagnostic equipment. I shadowed the Senior Counsel responsible for Abbott’s Middle East, Africa & Pakistan (“MEAP”) region. I was exposed to numerous issues issues involving the drafting and termination of Distribution Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Services Agreements and Undertakings. I became familiar with the unique skill sets that an in-house counsel role requires and for the very real need for in-house lawyers to operate from a bona fide commercial platform, as opposed to a legal silo. Show less

Legal Intern

• Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

Kaplan Law School's Legal Advice Centre offers free legal assistance to members of the local community. As part of my pro-bono work there, I handled several cases relating to employment law and contractual disputes. My responsibilities involved conducting initial client interviews, researching complex legal issues and points of law, drafting final written advice to the client and ensuring the appropriate provision of client care throughout. Kaplan Law School's Legal Advice Centre offers free legal assistance to members of the local community. As part of my pro-bono work there, I handled several cases relating to employment law and contractual disputes. My responsibilities involved conducting initial client interviews, researching complex legal issues and points of law, drafting final written advice to the client and ensuring the appropriate provision of client care throughout.

News Presenter

• Oct 2004 - Jul 2010

Arabian Radio Network is the UAE’s largest radio network and includes Dubai Eye 103.8, Dubai 92 and Virgin Radio. My responsibilities and highlights included: • Researching the top stories in local, regional and world news • Analysing key business sectors, e.g. real estate, finance and tourism • Drafting and editing news, business and sports bulletins • Presenting reports live ‘on air’ • Covering ‘breaking news’, requiring a clear appreciation of deadlines • Tailoring news… Show more Arabian Radio Network is the UAE’s largest radio network and includes Dubai Eye 103.8, Dubai 92 and Virgin Radio. My responsibilities and highlights included: • Researching the top stories in local, regional and world news • Analysing key business sectors, e.g. real estate, finance and tourism • Drafting and editing news, business and sports bulletins • Presenting reports live ‘on air’ • Covering ‘breaking news’, requiring a clear appreciation of deadlines • Tailoring news content to suit the UAE's various expatriate audiences • Liaising with industry experts to obtain interviews and sound bites • Interviewing sports celebrities such as George Foreman, Chris Eubank and Amir Khan Show less Arabian Radio Network is the UAE’s largest radio network and includes Dubai Eye 103.8, Dubai 92 and Virgin Radio. My responsibilities and highlights included: • Researching the top stories in local, regional and world news • Analysing key business sectors, e.g. real estate, finance and tourism • Drafting and editing news, business and sports bulletins • Presenting reports live ‘on air’ • Covering ‘breaking news’, requiring a clear appreciation of deadlines • Tailoring news… Show more Arabian Radio Network is the UAE’s largest radio network and includes Dubai Eye 103.8, Dubai 92 and Virgin Radio. My responsibilities and highlights included: • Researching the top stories in local, regional and world news • Analysing key business sectors, e.g. real estate, finance and tourism • Drafting and editing news, business and sports bulletins • Presenting reports live ‘on air’ • Covering ‘breaking news’, requiring a clear appreciation of deadlines • Tailoring news content to suit the UAE's various expatriate audiences • Liaising with industry experts to obtain interviews and sound bites • Interviewing sports celebrities such as George Foreman, Chris Eubank and Amir Khan Show less