At LMKR I was responsible for managing a dual role in the company which included the responsibilities as a legal person as well as a human resources associate. I started off as an associate with the responsibility of forming and amending company policies to fall in line with the present company practices and also take care of the company’s legal front. My key roles and responsibilities include the following;
My Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Legal Role;

 Drafting agreements/addenda/notices/memos
 Meeting with clients and service providers
 Negotiating disputes and contracts
 Assisted the marketing department on the LMKR Fund and coordinating donations, website etc.
 Assisting the Global Legal Manager in legal matters related to the company and its global branches
 Appointing new channel partners and coordinating with different Regional General Managers of the company for their legal assistance
 Opinion writing for internal departments
 Legal research
 Coordinating with the company's external legal counsels.

2. HR Role as a Lawyer;

 Amending, forming and introducing new company policies
 Working with the Executive Director HR and Branding on the major company policies
 Coordinating the release and publishing of the policies on the company’s internal network after the required approvals from the concerned departments.
 Member of the Health and Security team and arranging fire/evacuation drills
 Member of the LMKR movie club.
 Assisting the HR Department in legal matters such as those relating to employee matters, by drafting letters, notices, memos and special employment agreements for certain consultants and employees.

At D.BALC I was able polish my litigation based skills that I had gained in during my internships by arguing cases and applications on behalf of my seniors and making frequent court appearances in Rawalpindi and Islamabad Lower Courts/Tribunals. The regular case load at the firm basically covered matters related to criminal, civil and family nature. I was allocated the following responsibilities while working at the firm;
My Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Litigation Role;

 Court appearances
 Arguing applications and suits
 Drafting suits/application/letters
 Meeting with the clients for advising them and forming a case.
 Working in close proximity with Dr. Babar Awan on high profile cases and appearing on his behalf at the Lower Courts and Tribunals.