Engaged in complex criminal defense litigation under statutes relating to narcotics, terrorism and murder. Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases. Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases. Drafted statements of cases and witness lists. Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light. Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
Commercial contracts role carrying out a variety of commercial legal work and delivering bespoke legal advice to the Group businesses. Assist with reviewing, drafting, negotiating and structuring of a broad range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, IT services agreements, such as Cloud and SaaS arrangements, intragroup arrangements, partnership agreements and other ancillary business agreements. Work closely with the Group businesses and the Sales Team at various stages of the contracting process which includes: Supporting the pre-contracting process, e.g. inputting and reviewing RFIs and RFPs in line with contracting guidelines and best practices; Advising on legal issues regarding contracts and assisting with contract renewals and termination; Preparing contract summaries, risk reports and stakeholder briefing documents. Communicate and negotiate with external parties (external clients, partners, external counsel, etc.) Advise on all contentious and litigious matters involving third party supplier arrangements. Develop integrated relationships and credibility with key members of businesses and across Group functions. Liaise with and manage relations with relevant stakeholders (including business / tech / HR / marketing colleagues) to deliver a high standard of legal advice, acting as the initial point of contact / support and trusted adviser. Provide risk management advice to the business. Ensure governance practices and monitor the effectiveness of controls.
Responsible for management of company’s Legal and Corporate Affairs while also looking into regulatory and compliance requirements of the company and it’s businesses.
Appearing on behalf of firm clients at District level in the courts of Islamabad. Involved in drafting different cases, making summary judgments, case briefs for Special court, High court and Supreme court clients of the firm.
Handling different legal matters, ranging from legal drafting to arguing different cases at different courts.
Worked as a Legal Extern while handled civil, services, family, administrative and land litigations along with criminal and civil arbitration matters.