Buthaina Al Shaqsi
Muscat
Summary
Legal Specialist with experience in analysis and processing of legal documents and reviewing contracts. Effective in research and collection of complex information, escalating specific requests and supporting timely responses regarding assigned cases. Diligent and thorough Legal Researcher with legal analysis and writing skills. Highly familiar with using technology and AI for research. Concise and straightforward writing style that emphasizes readability and effectiveness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Specialist
Oman Endowment Foundation
12.2024 - Current
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to Foundation.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Performed examination and processing of assorted legal documents.
- Provided legal support focused on ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, laws, and guidelines.
Legal Researcher
Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise the ministry on business and legal transactions.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support the ministry needs.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Court Secretary
Muscat Court, Higher Judicial Council
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
- Maintained and updated electronic databases to accurately and securely store court documents.
Court Secretary
Adminstrative Judicial /court
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Reviewed court documents to process subpoenas, motions and pleadings.
- Assisted court in scheduling hearings, meetings and other events to support seamless operations.
- Coordinated courtroom proceedings and enforced adherence to proper procedures.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Prepared court orders and judgments for signature.
Lawyer
Yonis Al Riyami Law Firm
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
Education
Masters in Commercial Law - Commercial Law
Modern College of Business And Sciences
03.2024
Bachelor in law - undefined
Sultan Qaboos University
01.2018
Skills
- Legal services
- Document review
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Contracts
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Presented a research paper in English titled “Data Protection in the Digital Age” at the Second Conference on Innovation in Information Technology and Business, Modern College of Business and Science (April 2024).
- Delivered a research paper in English titled “Data Protection in the Digital Age” at the Second National Student Conference, Muscat College (February 2024).
- Awarded the Golden Entrepreneurship Certificate during the 12th Business Week (2013/2014) in recognition of creativity and innovation.
- Awarded the Diamond Entrepreneurship Certificate during the 12th Business Week (2013/2014) for outstanding entrepreneurial performance.
- Active member of the Commerce Club (Academic Year 2014/2015), contributing to student initiatives and business-related activities.
Published Articles
“Data Protection in the Digital Age: Legal Perspectives, AI Applications, and Sustainable Business Practices.” In AI and IoT: Driving Business Success and Sustainability in the Digital Age, Volume 1, Springer.
Specialized Training Programs
- Training Program on the Stages of Evidence Collection, Royal Oman Police (2017).
- Public Prosecution Training Program, covering: Juvenile Section, Public Funds Section, Consumer Protection Cases Section, and General Cases Section (2017).
- Administrative Court Training Program (2017).
- Workshop on Rights and Duties of Public Employees (2019).
- Creative Legal Development Program for Legal Professionals (2019).
- Program on Excellence in Serving Litigants (2019).
- First Aid Course (2021).
- Program on Legal Methods for Drafting Official Minutes (2022).
- Program on the Responsibilities of Court Secretaries under Penal Laws (2022).
Timeline
Legal Specialist
Oman Endowment Foundation
12.2024 - Current
Legal Researcher
Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs
03.2024 - Current
Court Secretary
Muscat Court, Higher Judicial Council
01.2023 - 03.2024
Court Secretary
Adminstrative Judicial /court
10.2018 - 12.2022
Lawyer
Yonis Al Riyami Law Firm
01.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor in law - undefined
Sultan Qaboos University
Masters in Commercial Law - Commercial Law
Modern College of Business And Sciences