OMAR SHOKAIR
Legal Associate
Summary
Analytic, energetic and detail oriented legal associate with more than three years of experience in the corporate and regulatory matters, qualified to conduct legal research, provide various legal advices and manage regulatory and compliance-related matters.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
ADSERO - Ragy Soliman and Partners
1 2024 - Current
- Obtained an importation license before GOEIC as well as the boilers and generators licenses before ICA to one of the tier pharmaceutical companies.
- Obtained the Information Technology operating license with ITIDA.
- Led the process of obtaining the residency permit to the Emirati shareholder of one of the top tier waste management companies.
- Advised on and provided a detailed step plan on the regulatory framework of commercial operating license.
- Handled several meetings with the top management of GOEIC regarding the application mechanism of the new amendment on the importation law.
- Handled a regulatory due diligence on agricultural company to prepare for listing in the Egyptian Exchange.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal research on various topics.
- Streamlined internal processes by creating templates for standard legal documents and correspondence.
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, mitigating risks for clients.
- Participated actively in pro bono activities, providing valuable legal assistance to underserved communities.
JUNIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE
ADSERO - Ragy Soliman and Partners
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in advising top tier pharmaceutical company on toll manufacturing licensing and company's restructuring
- Advised multiple companies on the regulatory framework of importation of finished products and raw materials
- Assisted in advising one of the top tier agricultural companies on the GMOs regulatory framework in Egypt
- Assisted in advising one of the multinational companies of confectionery and gum manufacturing on the Golden license framework in Egypt, Importation of raw materials and exportation of finished products
- Assisted in advising one of the top tier medical institutions in Egypt on the transferring of licenses of radiology centers, besides, supervising on the implementation of the transfer
- Assisted the Sovereign Fund of Egypt on the licensing due diligence of the Tahrir Complex
- Advised multinational pharmaceutical companies on the incorporation of NGO in Egypt and handled the implementation processes of the NGO establishment
- Managed and trained several interns
- Contributed to policy shaping of internship and recruitment policy in the firm.
BANK COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Arab African International Bank
4 2021 - 08.2021
- Ensure that the bank operates in compliance with the Central Bank of Egypt regulations
- Review banks' policies, and advising management on potential risks
- Liaise with clients to ensure the fulfillment of their requests.
Education
BACHELOR OF LAW - Legal Studies
Faculty of Law English Section
Cairo University 01.2016 - 2020.04
Skills
Detail oriented
Critical thinking
Analytic mindset
Teamwork and Collaboration
Legal writing
Document Review
Legal Advisory
Training
- Attended the Cairo Chamber of Commerce workshop regarding toll manufacturing regulatory framework.
- Attended the American Chamber of Commerce workshop with respect to customs release regulations.
- Attended Egyptian Tax Authority workshop with respect to E-Invoicing.
Timeline
JUNIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE
ADSERO - Ragy Soliman and Partners
08.2021 - 12.2023
BACHELOR OF LAW - Legal Studies
Faculty of Law English Section
01.2016 - 2020.04
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
ADSERO - Ragy Soliman and Partners
1 2024 - Current
BANK COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Arab African International Bank
4 2021 - 08.2021
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