Shawqi H. M. Al Otoum

Chief Legal Specialist@Department of Government Enablement
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Legal Counsel & Attorney at Law. Seasoned General Counsel and Attorney at Law with over 20 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, contract management, and arbitration and litigation. I specialize in providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and minimizing litigation risks for businesses across various sectors. My extensive expertise spans local and international corporate laws, commercial laws, and property laws. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex legal projects, including large-scale government agreements and high-value construction contracts. My accomplishments include working on major projects such as Al Salam Tower, DAMAC Heights, and Signature Tower, as well as overseeing legal aspects of TAMM contracts and the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. As a result-oriented legal professional, I possess excellent research, investigation, and analytical skills, enabling me to interpret and navigate intricate legal concepts. I am a strong communicator who excels at fostering and maintaining relationships with key external entities such as government regulatory authorities, legal teams, and counterparties to improve business outcomes while safeguarding the company's interests. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Business Law, building upon my LLM in Environmental Sustainability Law and Policies and a BA in Law from the University of Jordan. Fluent in English and Arabic, I am dedicated to helping organizations navigate the ever-evolving legal landscape while supporting their growth and success. Connect with me to discuss how my legal expertise can benefit your organization or share insights and opportunities within the legal industry.

Work experience

  • Chief Legal Specialist

    Department of Government Enablement
    2017.08-Current(9 years)
  • General Counsel

    Cleanco Trading, Importing & Services Est.
    2016.05-2017.08(a year)
  • Senior Legal Manager

    AL FARAA CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL GROUP
    2014.11-2016.05(2 years)
  • Construction Legal Manager

    Damac Properties
    2013.04-2014.11(2 years)
  • Group Legal Manager - Head of Legal Department

    Axiom Telecom
    2010.10-2013.04(3 years)
  • Group Legal Advisor

    Belhasa International CO LLC.
    2008.04-2010.10(3 years)
  • Group Legal Advisor

    Al Concorde Group
    2004.02-2008.04(4 years)

Educational experience

  • The British University in Dubai

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Law
    2021.01-2026.01(5 years)
  • Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

    Master's degree, Environment Sustainability: law and policies
    2019.01-2020.01(a year)
  • University of Jordan

    Bachelor's degree, Law
    2001.01-2003.01(2 years)
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