Sheharyar Ahmed Jatoi
In-House Counsel
Karachi
Summary
A dedicated Legal Counsel with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Counsel
EMAAR
09.2024 - Current
- Drafted clear and concise contracts that protected the company''s interests while facilitating successful business transactions.
- Supported the development of corporate governance policies and best practices, contributing to a strong culture of ethical conduct and accountability.
- Drafted readable and enforceable agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to protect client's full legal rights.
- Managed outside counsel effectively, controlling costs while ensuring high-quality representation in specialized areas of law.
- Negotiated advantageous settlement agreements, avoiding costly litigation and preserving important business relationships.
Assistant Manager Legal & Acting Company Secretary
Starcom/ Publicise Media Groupe
8 2023 - 09.2024
- Vetting/Drafting of Service Agreements for day-to-day business activities safeguarding Company’s interest, as per standard market practice
- Conducting BoDM and Committee meetings for the group and making agenda and minutes of the meetings
- Passing Board Resolutions as acting Company Secretary for the Group
- Drafting Tor’s for Group Committees
- Drafting notes on updated law’s and researching on different regulations/rules including but not limited to sports law, data privacy law and etc
- Drafting/Vetting Media Services and Media Publisher Agreements.
Assistant Manager Legal & Corporate Affairs
Jahangir Siddiqui & Sons Limited
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Vetting/drafting share purchase agreements
- Vetting/drafting loan agreements
- Filling of different SECP forms, including but not limited to Form A, 41, 26, 36
- Review, research and give opinions on Legal matters.
Legal Officer
Gul Ahmed Energy & Metro Power Group
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Solely Managed all Legal Operations of Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (136 MW)
- Successfully managed to compile and file two RFQ’s for the Group and its Subsidiaries
- Successfully filed Tariff Petition before NEPRA
- Drafted and Vetted Review Petition for the Group
- Vetted/ Drafted/ Reviewed Anti-Harassments policies
- Drafted Partnership Deed for the Group
- Drafted Security Services Agreement for the Metro Wind Plant Site
- Vetted Equipment Supply and O&M Contracts
- Drafted Sponsorship Agreement
- Filed SECP Forms (Form-A, 29, 45, 3-A) with the Company Secretary
- Drafted different responses / Legal Notices (FME Events & etc
- To KE, CPPAG and NEPRA)
- Reviewed PPA, IA agreements
- Conducted due diligence of Energy related projects
- Continuously dealt with External Counsels on issues and matters of the Group (Haider Mota & Co., Khalid Anwar & Co.)
- Completed all other tasks assigned by the legal head.
Corporate Trainee
Riaa Barker Gillette ( Global Alliance)
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Advised McKinsey & Co on income tax law
- Drafted a case note on Competition Law regarding mergers
- Drafted case note on procedure of establishment of trust under Sindh Trust act
- Drafted various case law summaries
- Drafted notes on the companies act.
Internship
Vellani & Vellani
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted extensive research
- Drafted a note on Labor Law
- Drafted a note on Customs Law.
Internship
Haider mota & co.
02.2021 - 02.2021
- Assisted a Senior Associate with Legal Research in the following Public-Private Partnership projects: - Malir Expressway - Dhabeji Industrial zone - Karachi Circular Railway
- Drafted legal responses to the queries raised by procuring agencies in relation to Sindh people intracity bus project
- Read the Following Laws: (a) Sindh Public Procurement Act/Rules 2010 (b) Sindh Public Private Partnership Act 2010 (c) Public Procurement Regulations/Guidelines
Associate
MCA Law Associates
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Visited the High Court on daily basis
- Drafted Legal notices
- Drafted different applications
- Drafted a JV/Partnership contract
- Conducted extensive case law research.
Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee
Khawaja Shams Ul Islam & Co.
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Visited the High Court regularly
- Conducted case law research.
Education
Law
University of London
04.2018 - 04.2021
A-Levels -
Cedar College
01.2016 - 04.2018
O-Levels - undefined
Bayview Academy
01.2015 - 04.2016
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Presentation Skills
Collaboration and Teamwork
Time Management
Strong Work Ethics
Fast Learner
Languages
Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Legal Counsel
EMAAR
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager Legal & Corporate Affairs
Jahangir Siddiqui & Sons Limited
05.2023 - 07.2023
Legal Officer
Gul Ahmed Energy & Metro Power Group
09.2022 - 05.2023
Corporate Trainee
Riaa Barker Gillette ( Global Alliance)
08.2022 - 08.2022
Associate
MCA Law Associates
11.2021 - 07.2022
Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee
Khawaja Shams Ul Islam & Co.
08.2021 - 10.2021
Internship
Vellani & Vellani
07.2021 - 07.2021
Internship
Haider mota & co.
02.2021 - 02.2021
Law
University of London
04.2018 - 04.2021
A-Levels -
Cedar College
01.2016 - 04.2018
O-Levels - undefined
Bayview Academy
01.2015 - 04.2016
Assistant Manager Legal & Acting Company Secretary
Starcom/ Publicise Media Groupe
8 2023 - 09.2024
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