I am a goal-oriented and multi-talented lawyer with a combination of experience in the Legal (litigation and corporate) side as well as the HR Department (Policies). My goal is to work in a competitive environment that effectively utilizes my analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills to achieve legal solutions and offers opportunities for my career advancement.
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.