NAMIRAH REHMAN
In-House Counsel
House J-81, Jmai Staff Lane No.3, Phase 2 Ext, DHA,Karachi, Sindh
Summary
As a Master of Laws graduate with extensive experience as Legal Counsel- South, I excel in legal research, dispute resolution, and contract drafting and review. My expertise in corporate law enables me to navigate complex legal challenges effectively. I am adept at conducting thorough due diligence and possess strong communication skills, ensuring clear and precise legal writing. I am committed to delivering strategic legal solutions and fostering collaborative teamwork to achieve organizational goals. My professional approach and dedication to excellence drive positive outcomes in all legal endeavors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager Legal and HR Compliance
Virtuosoft
03.2025 - Current
Manager Legal and HR Compliance | Virtuosoft Pvt. Ltd. | March 2025-presently
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a wide range of legal documents including Service Level Agreements (SLAs), NDAs, and employment contracts for IT staff augmentation and offshore services.
- Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with local labor laws (Sindh Terms of Employment Act 2015) and company philosophy, including Hiring & Employment, Work From Home, Leave, and IT Asset Management policies.
- Led legal risk assessments for international engagements; advised senior management on cross-border contract terms, arbitration clauses, and enforceability concerns.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of business practices with legal and HR compliance standards.
- Provided strategic legal counsel on employee relations, service delivery liability, and data confidentiality in IT projects.
- Managed legal due diligence and documentation for potential clients, vendors, and project-based partnerships.
- Spearheaded legal support for Virtuosoft’s global expansion initiatives by tailoring contracts and compliance mechanisms to international markets.
Legal Counsel-South
Graana (Subsidiary of Imarat Group of Companies)
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Led the legal team in standardizing and revising contracts across all Southern subsidiaries, enforcing legal compliance throughout the organization.
- Served as a translator between legal and non-legal teams, simplifying legal concepts to enable informed decision-making.
- Secured key real estate contracts for crucial development projects in the South region, contributing to company growth through effective negotiation and drafting.
- Handled legal disputes arising in the South region.
- Streamlined property acquisitions by verifying documents and approving deals.
- Drafted legal notices and assisted the administrative department with FIR registration.
- Managed legal matters under regulatory scrutiny, in the South region.
Associate Legal Counsel
EFU Life Assurance
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Reviewing CBC (Call back Confirmation)
- Drafting FIO & SDRC Comments.
- Drafting written statements, along with replies of legal and grievances notices.
- Communicating and negotiating with Policy Holders, in order to settle the matter amicably.
- Provided legal support to EFU Life Assurance in various areas, including insurance policies, regulatory compliance, and claims management.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
- Liaised with external counsel for complex matters.
Corporate Lawyer
Matco Foods Limited
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Drafting legal contracts and agreements on behalf of company.
- Supervising the legal matters of the company.
- Advising and assisting on labour related matters to the Hr.
- Guiding the management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
- Formulating Manager's handbooks.
- Liaising with external counsels with respect to pending litigation in courts.
- Registration of trademarks and copyrights of various brands of the company both nationally and internationally.
Associate
Sofia Saeed & Associates
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Extensive research on reported cases in Pakistan.
- Detailed Legal research on civil matters, with drafting and case preparation on the case assigned.
- Drafting of plaints, letters, notices and various other documents on regular bases.
- Attended High Court with senior regularly and assist her proceedings.
- Regularly appear in the Banking Tribunals.
- Preparing replies on behalf of the firm in cases before the respective courts.
Education
Master of Laws - LLM - Law
SHAHEED ZULFIQAR ALI BHUTTO UNIVERSITY OF LAW
01.2021 - 01.2023
BA-LLB - undefined
HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
01.2012 - 01.2017
Skills
- Due Diligence
- Legal Research and writing
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Team work
Certification
Contract Law: From Trust to Promise Contract from Harvard University
Timeline
Manager Legal and HR Compliance
Virtuosoft
03.2025 - Current
Contract Law: From Trust to Promise Contract from Harvard University
11-2024
Legal Counsel-South
Graana (Subsidiary of Imarat Group of Companies)
10.2023 - 02.2025
Associate Legal Counsel
EFU Life Assurance
05.2021 - 09.2023
Master of Laws - LLM - Law
SHAHEED ZULFIQAR ALI BHUTTO UNIVERSITY OF LAW
01.2021 - 01.2023
Corporate Lawyer
Matco Foods Limited
05.2019 - 04.2021
Associate
Sofia Saeed & Associates
01.2018 - 05.2019
BA-LLB - undefined
HAMDARD UNIVERSITY
01.2012 - 01.2017
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