QUALIFICATION

Masters of Laws (LL.M) - International Legal Studies, 2004                                                                                University of East London

Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) - 2001                                                                                                                            University of Karachi

SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE

Jan ‘2013 -  May’2015       

Sep’ 2005 – Sep’ 2008

May’ 2004 – Dec’ 2007

Nov’ 2001 – July’ 2003

Jan’ 1997 – Oct’ 2000

§  Applicant has 6 years experience in advocacy, both as an advocate and an in-house counsel with outstanding portfolio of handling complex legal issues in courts, tribunals and in an organizational environment. 

§  The applicant has excellent academic record, sound expertise in Civil, Criminal, Labour and Corporate Laws.

§  Applicant has effectively demonstrated his ability to analyze and evaluate complex legal questions with his knowledge and experience in tactfully handling of diplomatic issues, while maintaining strict confidentiality and client confidence.

§  Applicant has strong writing and oral communication skills, as well as strong client relationship skills.

§  Applicant is a self-starter who is adept at working in a true team environment and partnering with management, clients, in-house counsel, outside counsel and staff.

§  Applicant is experienced in strategic case management with skill in providing in-house client counseling

Faculty of English teaching (TURKEY)

1.        Dialogue English Kursu, fateh

2.        Dahiler koleji, Beylikdüzü

3.        Kensington academy, mecediyakoy

4.        Tercuman koleji, florya, (Sep’2014 - May’2015)

5.        Telephone da ingilizce (Aug ‘ 2014 to Apr’2016)

6.        American kultur koleji (florya) (Mar-May2016)

7.        Callan method English (Mar-Apr2016)

Faculty for Legal Studies (London)

1. Assistant Professor, Karakurum International University Gilgit

2. Lecturer (Business Law) London Thames College

3. Lecturer (Business Law) Katherine & Kings College of London

4. Lecturer (2.2 Law) London Institute of Technology & Research

Study Topics include

·         Jurisprudence

·         Contract Laws

·         Company Laws

·         Employment and Labour Laws

·         International Laws

·         International Relations.

Other activities for student assistance program.

University of East London

Henry Maynard Infants - Walthamstow

Chase Lane Infants, Chingford

Activities includes

Invigilation, assignments and marking, preparing course work for exams, general administration and management and assisting examination department.

In-house Counsel and Law Officer                                                         

1. Hasan Akbar Law Associates

2. Zahid Hamid & Company Solicitors

Key Job Responsibilities as Legal Associate                           

§  To provide comprehensive, high quality legal advice, advocacy, litigation management and dispute resolution services to clients’ i.e. individuals as well as to companies, working closely with their management.

§  To facilitate clients’ for an effective and efficient resolution of disputes.

§  To provide counseling to clients’ with regard to their rights and relief available to them.

§  To draft, plead and represent clients’ as an advocate in judicial and administrative proceedings. 

§  To provide opinions and draft legal notices, and respond to notices and provide them legal assistance. 

Key Job Responsibilities as In-house Counsel

§  Managing a docket of particulars and facts related to cases, with emphasis on law concerned and relevant citations.

§  Achieving results oriented outcomes, through strategic case management, with judicious and effective use of logical thinking and presentation skills. 

§  Utilizing time in chamber practice, for effective use of case laws/precedents and personal learning.

§  Creating and maintaining the highest level of client confidence and satisfaction with excellent communication skills and unqualified professionalism.

§  Delivering outstanding results following the canons of legal ethics, and the tenets of professional excellence.

§  Maintaining maximum expertise in the advocate’s legal field, keeping abreast with laws, rules and regulatory developments, through participation with other members of legal fraternity.

§  Providing constructive input to the other members of the Company to increase their expertise and enhance the professional reputation of the company as a whole.

Legal Analyst (Paralegal)                                                             

§  Assisting the Legal Counsel in developing agreements, contracts and other documents including MOUs, contracts, opinions etc.

§  Assisting and supporting others in the team and providing them necessary backup and relief. 

§  Assisting the Legal Counsel in case preparation, abstracting precedents/case laws, and draft summary of claims and defenses as available to clients’.

§  Providing necessary support to Legal Counsel, in filing court cases, in compliance with regulatory issues and ensuring compliance of legal objections etc.

1. American Life Insurance Co (AIG)

Key responsibilities:

Agents and Customer handling.

Bank Reconciliation.

Maintaining record for Accounts.

Reporting business to the H/O

Active coordination between the Branch and Head office.

2. ABN-AMRO BANK N.V                                                                                                      Human Resource Assistant      

Key responsibilities:

Working for Recruitment, Benefits, Internship & Power of Attorneys.

Conducting Training Workshop for new hires.

Preparing documents for compensation (Loans) & reimbursement for the employee.

Maintaining an Information System (HRIS).

3. Citibank N.A                                                                                                                        Legal Officer                                                

Key responsibilities:

Dealing with lawyers and customers (Defaulters).

Taking care of the MIS (Pakistan).

LEGAL EXPERTISE

Proficient in independently drafting contracts and agreements, MOUs as well as pleadings.

Proficient in Negotiation Skills, with skills to communicate tactfully, maintaining confidentiality.

Equipped with logical thinking and excellent presentation skills.

CERTIFICATIONS

Life Office Mmanagement Association (LOMA) 280 & 290                                                       American Life Insurance Company

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Communication Skills

·   Write clear and concise business correspondence.

·   Communicate clearly, tactfully, and professionally on the telephone and in person.

·   Interact effectively with various levels and styles of management and support staff.

Office Skills Proficiencies

·   Proficient in Word and Outlook 

·   Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

·   Demonstrate willingness to learn and teach others.

Legal Expertise

·   Proficient in independently drafting contracts and agreements, MOUs as well as pleadings.

·   Proficient in Negotiation Skills, with skills to communicate tactfully, maintaining confidentiality.

·   Equipped with logical thinking, and excellent presentation skills.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

·   Member of Sindh Bar Council (SBC)

·   Member of Karachi Bar Association (KBA)  

REFERENCES

Name

Designation/Position of Reference

Phone Numbers

1

Shahid Umar, Syed

Advocate High Court

O333-2104883

2

Tekin bay

Tercuman koleji, florya

05326542093

3

Turkel bay

American kultur koleji (florya)

05374098158