Farah Ben Messaoud
Surrey,BC
Summary
A bilingual lawyer that is dedicated, driven and passionate about what I do. Exceptional drafting, detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization. Member of the Bar of British Columbia in good standing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawyer
RDM Lawyers LLP
03.2023 - Current
- Specialized in Corporate Law and Real Estate Law with expertise in both commercial and residential properties.
- Provided comprehensive legal support for a diverse range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing, across commercial and residential sectors, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Played a pivotal role in negotiating and finalizing high-value transactions, including notable deals exceeding $1,500,000, such as business acquisitions or selling deals, demonstrating proficiency in managing intricate legal aspects while ensuring client satisfaction and achieving favorable outcomes.
- Drafted and meticulously reviewed a wide range of agreements, including letters of intent, subleases, renewals, lease amendments, estoppels, licenses, partnership agreements, purchase and sale agreements and ancillary documents, ensuring accuracy.
- Assisted clients in the formation of various business entities, meticulously completing all requisite documentation to establish legally sound and compliant structures for real estate ventures.
- Offered strategic legal counsel to boards of directors and corporate stakeholders, guiding them through complex corporate transactions and governance matters related.
- Conducted extensive research and analysis on legal issues pertaining to corporate law and real estate, ensuring informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Collaborated with clients from diverse industries, facilitating transactions of varying scales in both commercial and residential real estate, from small-scale ventures to multimillion-dollar deals.
Lawyer
Société De L'assurance Automobile (SAAQ)
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for my clients.
- Managed Freedom of Information ("FOI") requests.
- Negotiated, drafted and reviewed privacy related agreements, including data processing agreements with third-parties.
- Provided ongoing guidance on privacy matters, ensuring clients maintained compliance with evolving regulations.
- Develop and implement privacy policies, procedures, and training programs to promote privacy awareness and compliance.
- Advised on data protection laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance with privacy requirements across the organization.
- Negotiated with opposing parties to avoid litigation and reach resolutions in cases where citizens contested FOI decisions.
- Respond to privacy incidents, including data breaches, by leading investigations, coordinating responses, and liaising with regulatory authorities as necessary.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Gathered evidence to develop strategies and arguments by interviewing clients to ascertain facts of the case for 4 cases.
- Supervised paralegal team in handling Freedom of Information requests, specifically regarding citizens' personal files with SAAQ.
Lawyer
Tribunal Administratif Du Québec
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for judges.
- Summarized cases to judges.
- Prepared legal briefs and opinions.
- Helped develop procedures, drafts, and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.
- Advised clients, particularly with regard to contracts for public bodies, administrative law, civil law, and access to information and protection of personal information.
- Supervised legal assistants and paralegals.
Education
Courses & Professional Training For Lawyers -
École Du Barreau
Québec City, QC05.2016
Certificate In Economics -
Université Laval
Québec City, QC05.2015
Bachelor Of Laws -
Université Laval
Québec, QC05.2014
Skills
- Legal advisory
- Agreement drafting
- Legal Research
- Freedom of Information Act
- Negotiation
- Corporate transactions
- Real Estate Transactions
- Building Trust and Relationships
Languages
French
English
Punjabi
Elementary
Timeline
Lawyer
RDM Lawyers LLP
03.2023 - Current
Lawyer
Société De L'assurance Automobile (SAAQ)
09.2019 - 02.2023
Lawyer
Tribunal Administratif Du Québec
10.2018 - 09.2019
Courses & Professional Training For Lawyers -
École Du Barreau
Certificate In Economics -
Université Laval
Bachelor Of Laws -
Université Laval
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