Professional Curriculum Vitae Marli Jolandi Vermeulen
Sajeev Menon - CV -updated 19 10 2016 (1)
1. SajeevR.Menon
PROFILE
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Bachelor of Commerce and Master’s Degree in Arts
• 9 years experience in Dubai, UAE as Contracts Admin & Legal Executive
• Good knowledge of UAE Federal laws, Contract laws, FIDIC & Interpretation.
• Specialist in preparation & review of contracts and legal documents.
• Very good in handling compliance issues related with construction contracts.
• Expert in handling overall company legal affairs & compliance issues
• Over 10 years experience in ‘legal related profession’ in India & UAE
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To serve an organization which contributes scope for the optimum utilization of my Experience
and knowledge for the best interest of the organization and equally provides me good future
career prospects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AL AQILI FURNISHINGS LLC/CARPET LAND LLC, DUBAI, UAE (2008– Present)
A renowned business conglomerate having diversified activities in Interiors, Furnishings,
Lightings etc., executed major turn key projects across Middle East with approx. annual turnover
of AED180 million, engaging around 500 employees in its work force. Some major projects
which completed and undergoing are Al Ain Hospital, Dubai parks, Hotel Armani (Burj
Khaleefa), Al Jabar (Abu Dhabi), Dubai Metro, Clevland Hospital (AUH), Mafreq Hospital
(AUH), etc.
Position Held – Contracts & Legal Executive
Review of Agreements, Contracts, LOI, Letter of Acceptance, etc.
Preparation of Post Tender Clarification.
Negotiate with the clients in terms with the Tender & Quotation submitted.
Meeting with the contractors/clients to negotiate/discuss the terms.
Attend the meetings with the clients to concluding the contracts.
Effectively address the non compliances issues in contracts execution.
Communicate with the principal contractors & suppliers.
Phone: Mob 055 4524015
Email: advsajeevrmenon@gmail.com
Karama, P.B.No.31558, Dubai, UAE
2. Conduct discussion/negotiation with parties to resolve the impending issues amicably.
Prepare notices, letters or memos regarding the payment issue, non compliance issue,
liquidated damage, etc.
Effectively defend the company in legal matters.
Advisory to the management in all legal issues includes labour related matters and debt
recovery.
Notify the updated laws as per the requirement of the Company.
Provide legal & administrative support to the management.
Liaise with local Lawyers in company’s legal as well as other matters and briefing on behalf
of company.
Intervene in managing and resolving labour disputes.
Negotiate the commercial disputes.
Advisory duty towards signing of various contracts, including projects, tenancy, lease, power
of attorney etc.
Drafting of various documents as per the requirements of the management.
Review of tenancy contracts, lease agreements, etc.
Menon & Menon Associates, Advocates, Kerala (2003 – 2007)
Lawyer’s firm having a wide range of clients of various levels.
Position – Senior Legal Consultant
Drafted variety of commercial and Property Agreements and Contracts pertaining to
Construction, Sale, Wills, Tenancy, Lease, etc.
Verification of documents includes title deeds, encumbrance certificate, tax receipts, etc. to
make sure the ownership is clear and absolute so as to safeguard the client’s interest.
Liaison with various Banks and other financial organizations in matters of legal implications
connected with the financial undertakings of clients.
Coordinated a range of operational support activities; serve as liaison with other local and
governmental departments in resolving of day-to-day administrative and operational
problems.
Provide administrative support for clients includes companies, firms, trusts, individuals etc.
Assisted clients in review of legal matters, including personal, employment related, company
relations.
Rendered Legal advice to insurance companies, banks etc.
Representing the clients in the court in their litigation matters and contested matters relating
to civil litigations.
VENUGOPAL ASSOCIATES , ADVOCATES, KERALA (2001 2003)
Position – Jr. Litigation Attorney
Represented before the Judicature of the ‘High Court of Kerala’ in various matters including
civil and criminal issues.
3. Represented for clients in matters of Criminal nature.
Rendered Legal advice to various banks including State Bank of Travancore, Bank of
Baroda, South Indian Bank, KSFE etc.
Drafted documents like Plaint, Written statements, Interlocutory applications, etc.
Represented individual clients and insurance companies in matters of motor accident claims,
consumer disputes, etc.
Liaison with various police departments.
MD ASSOCIATES CHARTERD ACCOUNTS, TRICHUR (1998 – 2001)
Pioneer Auditors firm with a vast variety of clients including Banks, companies, trusts, etc.
Position Held –Audit Trainee
To assist clients in Maintenance of Accounts, Cash book, Petty cash accounts,
Debtor’s & Creditors accounts etc
Preparation of trial balance, Bank reconciliation statement, P&L account and Balance
Sheet.
To submit the audited accounts before the government department for the taxation
purpose.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Mangalore University (University Gold Medalist in securing
highest marks in Civil Procedure Code)
Bachelor of Commerce (B Com), Calicut University
COMPUTER SKILLS
DCA , Diploma in computer application, LBS centre for science and technology
Good knowledge in Windows and the accounting software, Tally and Peach Tree.
PERSONAL TRAITS
Friendly and Team player.
o Very good in accessing and understanding information.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality : Indian
Languages : English, Hindi, Malayalam
Date of birth : 30/05/1974
Visa Status : Employment visa (9th
year with the present Employer)
Holder of valid UAE drivers’ license.
(References shall be provided upon request)
Thanks and regards,