Ahmed Hasnain

Legal and HR professional with 3+ years of combined experience spanning corporate law and HR operations. Holds an LLB from University of South Asia and an MBA (Finance) from IMS Lahore. Track record includes advising and assisting major public-sector clients (Habib Bank Limited, National Bank Limited, Bank of Punjab, Bahria Town, Sports Board Punjab, Home Department Punjab, FBR) on compliance and governance matters, managing HR and payroll operations for 2,000+ employees, and contributing to significant legislative reform projects.

Seeking to leverage this dual expertise in a stable, growth-oriented role at the intersection of Corporate and HR compliance.

Senior Legal Associate at Zia & Shah Advocates and Consultants (2026-06 – Present)

Rejoined the firm as a Senior Legal Associate to lead and advise on complex corporate, commercial, banking, and regulatory matters.

• Advise corporate and commercial clients on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues across multiple industries.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, corporate documentation, legal opinions, and policy frameworks.
• Represent clients before High Courts, regulatory authorities, and government bodies where required.
• Mentor junior associates and assist in managing legal matters to ensure efficient case handling and client service.

Legal Advisor at M/s Jango (2025-04 – Present)

Advised the company on legal and regulatory matters relating to the fast-food restaurant industry.

• Assisted with business registration, licensing, and regulatory approvals.
• Ensured compliance with applicable food safety, labour, taxation, and commercial laws.
• Drafted and reviewed commercial agreements, policies, and legal documentation.
• Provided ongoing legal support to management on operational compliance and risk mitigation.
• Managing Payroll & HR Operations

Legal Advisor at M/s Aurobotix (2025-04 – 2026-06)

Provided legal advisory services on corporate, commercial, and technology-related matters.

• Assisted with company registration, regulatory filings, and corporate documentation.
• Advised management on legal and regulatory compliance applicable to an IT company.
• Drafted and reviewed contracts, service agreements, NDAs, and other commercial documents.
• Supported the company in identifying and mitigating legal and compliance risks.

HR Officer at Rewise Consultancy Pvt. Ltd (2025-11 – 2026-03)

• Managed HR legal and regulatory compliance covering HR policies, labor laws, and internal disciplinary proceedings.
• Oversaw payroll processing for ~150 employees, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and on-time disbursement.
• Led onboarding and offboarding lifecycles — appointment letters, exit formalities, and final settlements.
• Maintained complete HR documentation and personal files for 150 employees in line with organizational and statutory standards.
• Coordinated daily attendance management including overseas staff monitoring.
• Processed employee reimbursement and expense claims, supporting cost control and financial accuracy.
• Served as liaison between management and employees to resolve HR matters and maintain operational continuity.

Business & Legal Associate at Zia & Shah Advocates and Consultants (2022-08 – 2025-09)

• Spearheaded banking litigation and financial recovery cases, securing client assets and mitigating financial risk exposure.
• Assisted HBL in recovery of Loan amount of Rs. 1 Billion.
• Assisted NBP in recovery of Laon in Multiple Cases
• Advised Bahria Town on compliance framework optimization; conducted strategic review of 100+ active legal cases and proposed measures to expedite resolution.
• Led SECP-compliant corporate restructuring and winding-up processes for multiple clients.
• Collaborated with the Federal Board of Revenue on tax reform discussions, contributing to a more business-friendly regulatory environment; assisted in Commissioner Inland Revenue v. Muhammad Osman Gul (Section 7-E, Income Tax Ordinance 2001).
• Advised Sports Board Punjab on digital transformation, streamlining public-facing systems for improved user access.
• Developed urban business growth strategies for Local Government Punjab to attract investment and drive economic development.
• Filed and argued Public Interest Litigation (Rida Qazi v. Government of Punjab) in collaboration with the Jail Department of Punjab, driving reform of jail industries.

MBA in Finance – Institute of Management Sciences (IMS) (2024 – 2026)

Bachelor of Laws in Law – University of South Asia (2018 – 2023)