AYOOB SALAHUDHEEN
CORPORATE LAWYER
Glasgow
Summary
Corporate professional with dual qualifications in Law (LLM) and Business Administration (BBA), specializing in international commercial law and HR strategy. Combines 1+ year of legal practice with 3 years of multinational HR experience at Grand Corporate, delivering solutions in compliance, talent management, and operational efficiency. Adept at aligning legal frameworks with business objectives, with proven expertise in contract management, cross-border regulations, and strategic planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Appointed Person
Whitbread (Premier Inn)
GLASGOW, SLK
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined front-office operations using Opera PMS, improving team productivity by 20%.
- Applied legal negotiation skills to resolve 50+ monthly customer disputes, maintaining 95% satisfaction rates.
- Managed administrative workflows, including reporting and compliance documentation.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Corporate Legal Consultant
Self-Employed Lawyer
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Advised 15+ SMEs on corporate compliance, reducing legal risks by 40% through tailored contract frameworks.
- Collaborated with the District Legal Services Authority to provide pro bono corporate legal aid.
HR Assistant
Grand Corporate
INDIA, KERALA
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: (UAE/Qatar/KSA Markets)
- Led recruitment for hypermarkets/restaurants across 6 countries, reducing hiring costs.
- Designed a multilingual training program (English/Arabic/Malayalam) to ensure GCC labor law compliance.
- Implemented retention strategies that decreased employee attrition by 15% in 2021.
- (UAE/Qatar/KSA Markets)
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
- Developed and maintained HR policies and procedures.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Conducted exit interviews with terminated employees.
Education
LLM - International Commercial Law
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, GLG 01.2023 - 01.2024
BBA + LLB - First-Class Honours
University of Calicut
INDIA,KERALA,CALICUT 01.2017 - 01.2022
Skills
- Corporate Law & Compliance
- HR Strategy & Talent Acquisition
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Business Risk Assessment
- Legal Tools: Contract Drafting Software
- HR Systems: Opera PMS
Problem-solving
Team management
Time management
Flexible and adaptable
Multitasking
Microsoft Word
Dependable and responsible
Verbal communication
Supervision and leadership
Organization and time management
Certification
Student Leaders Programme (Glasgow Caledonian University)
Timeline
Appointed Person
Whitbread (Premier Inn)
10.2023 - Current
LLM - International Commercial Law
Glasgow Caledonian University
01.2023 - 01.2024
Corporate Legal Consultant
Self-Employed Lawyer
10.2022 - 08.2023
HR Assistant
Grand Corporate
01.2019 - 12.2022
BBA + LLB - First-Class Honours
University of Calicut
01.2017 - 01.2022
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