Junaid Iqbal

• Developed and implemented key internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current
regulations and alignment with industry best practices.
• Conducted detailed legal research on complex laws, regulations and precedents to inform executive decision
making and strengthen risk management strategies.
• Monitored corporate regulatory compliance across business functions, addressing and resolving emerging
legal and compliance issues.
• Maintained and audited critical records of contracts, correspondence and legal documents, ensuring high
standards of accessibility and data accuracy for due diligence.

• Led the global intellectual property portfolio management for over 1000 assets (trademarks, copyrights and
patents), directly safeguarding brand equity and legal standing.
• Managed the drafting, review and negotiation of business agreements, ensuring contractual standards met
commercial goals and corporate risk parameters.
• Oversaw and directed IP infringement cases, developing proactive strategies to secure protection of the
companys proprietary assets.
• Provided specialist advisory support to internal teams on intellectual property law to promote consistent
organisation wide compliance.
• Coordinated with external legal counsels to ensure timely and cost effective resolution of complex legal
matters.

• Supported the Company Secretary function, ensuring adherence to corporate governance standards by
accurately drafting and filing all statutory returns.
• Negotiated and prepared valuable commercial agreements, including complex franchise and service contracts,
securing favourable terms.
• Handled a broad litigation caseload, representing the companys interests in court and strategically
collaborating with external counsels for effective defence.
• Conducted detailed legal research on corporate and consumer protection laws, advising senior leadership on
findings and implementing measures to mitigate business risks.
• Provided guidance to the senior management team on corporate governance and regulatory compliance issues
for the subsidiary.

• Represented the institution in civil litigation cases, preparing all relevant court pleadings and submissions.
• Delivered strategic legal counsel to the university administration on complex regulatory matters within the
education sector.
• Negotiated and delivered third party agreements, protecting the universitys interests in all external dealings.
• Assisted in drafting and standardising internal policies to ensure compliance with education sector regulations.
• Supervised the work and performance of external legal counsels retained by the institution.

• Drafted a variety of precise legal documents, including affidavits and contracts, tailored to client requirements.
• Conducted detailed research and analysis of case laws to strengthen legal arguments and inform client advice.
• Maintained continuous communication with clients, providing regular updates on case progress and advising on
legal rights and obligations.

• Conducted detailed legal research focused on complex tax and corporate matters to support case preparation.
• Collaborated on the drafting of contracts and legal pleadings for both litigation and arbitration proceedings.
• Actively built strong client relationships, contributing directly to improved delivery of service.

• Gained practical exposure to the litigation environment by observing court proceedings.
• Supported senior counsels by assisting in the preparation of case briefs and structuring legal arguments.
• Conducted research on both procedural and substantive law relevant to ongoing firm cases.