Aitzaz Aslam

Legal professional with over 4 years' strong experience in corporate, litigation and regulatory compliance, specializing in contract drafting, review and vetting, corporate advisory, regulatory compliance and litigation. Expertise in creating and negotiating commercial agreements, along with a proven track record in representing clients in complex legal disputes. Skilled in risk management, stakeholder management, and providing strategic legal advice with a growing interest in in-house legal roles.

Seeking to leverage my experience in transactional and commercial matters to contribute to a legal team.

Corporate & Legal Officer at First Women Bank Limited (2025-11 – Present)

• Draft, review and vet commercial contracts and agreements, and other documents including SLAs, licensing, non-disclosure, SOPs, and particularly property-related documents from across Pakistan, and coordinate with external legal counsels to ensure their legal soundness.
• Prepare and review various legal instruments, including but not limited to, internal policies, memorandums of understanding (MOUs), bank guarantees, indemnity bonds, undertakings, authority letters, and vendor contracts.
• Ensure the timely submission of annual and event-based e-fillings through SECP Portal and liaise with SECP officials to facilitate smooth processing and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with CDC officials and Share Registrar on matters relating to the transfer and conversion of shares.
• Advise internal stakeholders including Business, Operations, Compliance, Finance, IT, HR, and branch offices, on legal and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements and internal policies while mitigating legal risks.
• Manage the banks' litigation portfolio, coordinate with external counsels and attend courts to monitor proceedings when necessary.
• Liaise with government departments and relevant authorities for documentation, follow-ups, and maintain accurate records of all communications.

Senior Associate at Sardar & CO. (2024-03 – 2025-10)

• Drafted and reviewed contracts, agreements, legal notices and, legal opinions in complex corporate matters.
• Played a supporting role in contract vetting, and redlining processes, identifying legal risks in technology, vendor and service agreements before final approval.
• Managed numerous civil, criminal, and employment matters before District Courts and Tribunals, independently handling hearings and case strategy.

Corporate Trainee at A. Qadir & Company (2023-09 – 2024-02)

Undertook a focused corporate law traineeship after prior litigation experience to expand expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, intellectual property and tax matters.

• Drafted and vetted 15+ commercial contracts, board resolutions, and submitted statutory filings in accordance with SECP regulations.
• Supported e-filings, trademark applications, and establishment of trusts and not-for-profit entities.
• Conducted legal research on company law, intellectual property law, labor regulations, and indirect tax regimes to strengthen advisory capabilities for private clients.

Junior Associate at Sarmad Hani & CO. (2021-04 – 2023-08)

• Provided legal support in high-stakes litigation before the High Courts, NAB Courts and Tribunals across constitutional, civil, criminal, employment, family, and service law domains including matters related to OMCs in FIA and NAB cases.
• Drafted legal documents including briefs, applications, case notes and legal opinions.
• Conducted cross-border legal research for complex constitutional and statutory matters involving regulatory interpretation and public law compliance.

Diploma in Corporate Law – Institute of Business Administration, Karachi (2026-04 – 2026-06)

Bachelors in Law (LLB Hons) – Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto University of Law, Karachi (2016-09 – 2021-11)