Diana El Baba
Beirut
Summary
Aspiring to get a legal position with an ambitious and high-profile institution that offers a genuine opportunity for progression whereby I could use my potential to the fullest and further enhance my knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Legal Field Officer
NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL
11.2018 - Current
- Developing NRC's understanding of the legal situation and legal challenges faced by vulnerable communities of any nationality in each area office in Lebanon, particularly on issues related to civil documentation, legal residency, Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights, and employment rights
- Provide the lead on ICLA’s Palestinian Response strategy and implementation, and provide support on a countrywide approach that includes relevant
Trainee
EL HALABI LAW FIRM
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Providing professional technical legal services
- Extensive experience and understanding of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents and government regulations
- Drafting, editing & reviewing contracts and legal documents required for establishing new private banks and financial institutions
- Providing legal advisory work as well as legal research for companies in different industries such as media, entertainment, banking, franchising, distribution and real estate
- Responsible for relations with several clients and acting as a liaison between the firm and clients
- Coordinating with international and regional law firms and counterparties
- Training and supporting new trainees
- Ensuring proper compliance with Lebanese laws and regulations
- Responsible for coordination and administration of contracts
- Assisting with government and regulatory compliance reporting
- Preparation of documents for court hearings, trial, arbitration & mediations
- A strong team player with excellent client facing and configuration skills
- Practice Areas: Corporate Law, Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Franchising, Tax Structures, Telecommunications, Media & Technology, Litigation & Arbitration
Paralegal
ASSI LAW FIRM
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed legal research for solicitors and senior managers
- Drafted legal opinion on issues concerning corporate governance
- Prepared and edited reports and proposals
- Advised clients with respect to labor disputes
- Researched legal and regulatory issues for policy development purposes
- Acting as a liaison with other law firms
- Proofreading of documents including contracts, agreements and transcripts
- Arranging meetings & assisting with the drafting & amending of legal documents
- Performing substantive legal work, conducting research & providing legal support
Education
Master’s degree - business law
Lebanese University
01.2017
Bachelor’s degree - law
Lebanese University
01.2015
Skills
- Having the ability to exercise discretion and to remain poised under pressure, dealing confidently with changing and conflicting priorities
- Possessing a proven ability to help define a company's direction, achieve goals and optimize its core business
- Organized, pro-active, self-motivated, efficient and flexible
- A strong client focus and a good commercial judgment
- Effective interpersonal, written & oral communication skills in an international context
Languages
Excellent command of Arabic
Excellent command of English
Basic French
Softwareknowledge
Advanced Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc…)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/16/94
- Marital Status: Single
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Climbing
- Diving
- Skiing
- Movies
- Cooking
- Outdoor Activities
Conferencesinternshipstrainingssummits
- Conference Of Arab Women in Armed Conflicts.
- Arab League Summit.
- Housing land and property right/ Land Governance and Women Empowerment (Iraq).
- House of peace - 'Conflict Sensitivity Training'.
- Delegate: GC LAU/MUN (Model United Nations).
- Refugees’ integration and writing policy papers for advocacy (Turkey).
Timeline
Technical Legal Field Officer
NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL
11.2018 - Current
Trainee
EL HALABI LAW FIRM
02.2018 - 09.2018
Paralegal
ASSI LAW FIRM
06.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor’s degree - law
Lebanese University
Master’s degree - business law
Lebanese University
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