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.
