Jalal Yousef Sami Khraishah

Senior Legal Advisor | UAE Labour Law, Dispute Resolution & Risk Management

Ramallah, Palestine

Profile summary

Trilingual Legal Advisor with 12 years of experience specializing in UAE Labour Law, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, bringing extensive expertise in managing high-volume labour disputes, insurance claims, and legal documentation. Committed to delivering accurate legal consultations, conducting thorough compliance reviews, and supporting effective dispute resolution.

Career highlights

Labour Dispute Management: Managed and reviewed an estimated 4,300+ labour disputes annually and achieved an 82% amicable settlement rate through legal consultation and negotiation.

Legal Consultations: Provided 1,200+ legal consultations on labour complaints, employment rights, and applicable UAE Labour Law provisions.

Insurance Claims Handling: Managed and maintained documentation for 50+ insurance claims per month while achieving a 90% resolution success rate through structured coordination.

Compliance Reviews: Conducted 150+ legal compliance reviews to identify regulatory gaps and support compliance-focused case handling.

Key skills

ProfessionalLegal & Compliance: Legal Research & Analysis Legal Drafting Legal Documentation Case Management Litigation Support Regulatory Compliance Legal Advisory Labour & Employment Law Insurance Claims Management Dispute Resolution Legal Reporting Stakeholder Coordination Regulatory Case Handling Compliance Reviews Legal Research Operations & Case Management: Case File Management Claims Assessment Court & Enforcement Follow-up Process Improvement Reporting Performance Monitoring Relationship Management Cross-Functional Coordination

Professional experience

Legal AdvisorJan 2021 - May 2026
Labour Consultations & Claims Center – Dubai Insurance Company

Shaped legal operations within the consultation center, steering case management and regulatory alignment under UAE jurisdiction. Managed dispute resolution workflows and compliance reviews while maintaining documentation standards.

  • Managed and reviewed 4,300+ labour disputes annually, based on an average of 20 complaints per working day, within UAE Labour Law and dispute resolution procedures.
  • Prepared, reviewed, and facilitated 500+ settlement agreements and maintained supporting case documentation in line with applicable procedures.
  • Conducted 150+ legal compliance reviews to identify regulatory gaps and support compliance-focused case handling.
  • Achieved an 82% amicable settlement rate through legal consultation, negotiation, and coordination between employees and employers.
Tawafuq Center /Oct 2018 - Dec 2020
2019.follow-up, and procedural handling.
  • Provided 1,200 legal consultations on labour complaints, employment rights, and applicable UAE Labour Law provisions to support case resolution.
  • Received a Certificate of Appreciation for achieving a quarterly performance evaluation score of 87.5% in Q2 2020.
Legal Support SpecialistOct 2018 - Dec 2020
Labour Complaints Division – Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) / Al Tawafuq Center

Reported to division leadership within a team managing labour dispute operations, directing the procedural handling, documentation, and early resolution workflows for employment grievances.

  • Delivered 1,200+ legal consultations regarding UAE Labour Law provisions and employment rights to resolve disputes.
  • Facilitated early dispute resolution through file review, legal guidance, and coordination between employees and employers.
  • Achieved a quarterly performance evaluation score of 87.5% in Q2 2020.
Legal Researcher & Litigation Support SpecialistSep 2016 - Sep 2018
Abdullah Al Zarooni Advocates & Legal Consultants

Provided legal research and analytical support across labour, civil, commercial, insurance, and real estate matters. Coordinated judicial execution procedures and liaised with courts and government authorities to track case progression.

  • Drafted legal memoranda, statements of claim, appeals, and enforcement requests while organising supporting documentation.
  • Reviewed case files, legislation, and evidence to prepare files for litigation and support case strategy development.
Insurance Broker – Legal Advisory & Claims ManagementJan 2015 - Jan 2016
Al Mashreq Insurance Company

Directed insurance claim workflows and policy analysis, coordinating across clients and external stakeholders. Maintained extensive documentation repositories while supplying foundational legal advisory support for coverage disputes.

  • Managed documentation for 50+ insurance claims per month, supporting assessment, negotiation, and settlement follow-up.
  • Achieved a 90% resolution success rate in insurance claims through structured coordination and claims management.
  • Contributed to a 20% reduction in claims processing time through improved procedures and structured follow-up.
Legal ResearcherDec 2012 - Dec 2014
Dar Al Ayham Law Firm
  • Prepared legal documents, organised case files, and maintained accurate legal records.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Private Law – Judicial TrackSep 2005 - Sep 2009
University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Law and Political, Economic and Management Sciences of Tunis

Certifications

Data Analysis & Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of Higher Education2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Job Etiquette SkillsMotivation Training Center, United Arab Emirates2021-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Public Service Ethics & Professional Conduct2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Labour Dispute Resolution & Compliance PracticesMOHRE UAE2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Innovation LabAl Mabda Center for Training and Administrative Development, United Arab Emirates2020-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
Public Service Ethics, Rights and DutiesEmirates Association for Social Development, United Arab Emirates2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems2019-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Strategic Planning2019-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Decision Making & Problem Solving2019-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Labour Complaint Management SystemsMOHRE UAE2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
English Language Diploma2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
French Language Diploma2005-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Professional

French · Intermediate