Wahab El Hajj Hassan
@wahabelhajjhassan
International legal counsel specializing in commercial contracts and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am a Legal Counsel with over 15 years of international experience delivering business-focused legal solutions across the UAE, Lebanon, and EU-funded development projects.
I specialize in commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, dispute prevention, and remote legal operations, and I have a track record of strengthening legal frameworks to reduce operational and regulatory risks.
I have led contract template development, legal process improvements, and compliance readiness efforts that improved organizational efficiency and prevented disputes for clients across private, public, and donor-funded sectors.
I work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, manage distributed teams remotely, and adapt legal solutions to enable business teams to make informed, efficient decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Consultant
Falcon Claws Debt Collection
Nov 2025 - Present (1 month)
Contributed to recovery of a major client's debt through drafting notices and execution procedures and maintained structured legal workflows to streamline dispute resolution and collections.
Client Relationship Manager
Legal Advice Middle East
Nov 2017 - Oct 2025 (7 years 11 months)
Improved platform credibility by enhancing legal content accuracy and optimized onboarding and compliance processes for lawyers while managing distributed editorial and business development teams to increase production efficiency.
Legal Advisor
LINCA Property Legal Services
Feb 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 6 months)
Revised vendor, employment, and service contracts to reduce operational and litigation risks and developed contract templates and internal policies to improve organizational efficiency.
Legal Consultant
CIHEAM Bari / Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture
Oct 2011 - Jun 2014 (2 years 8 months)
Ensured procurement compliance with EU specifications, conducted inspections and performance verification for contractors, and drafted agreements with NGOs and government bodies to strengthen project partnerships.
Legal Advisor
Knowledge & Human Development Authority
Jun 2007 - Jul 2009 (2 years 1 month)
Accelerated licensing for educational institutions by improving compliance documentation reviews and contributed to drafting over 30 decrees and decisions that shaped Dubai's educational regulatory framework.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lebanese University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) focused on legal practice and regulatory frameworks obtained from the Lebanese University.
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