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Arsal Jafri

Arsal Jafri

Company Secretary/Legal Counsel
Karachi

Summary

Versatile Company Secretary and Junior Legal Counsel with expertise in managing and optimizing legal operations for Careem, serving as the primary point of contact for the Pakistan market and overseeing legal functions in the UAE and KSA.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Company Secretary/Legal Counsel

Careem
08.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Versatile Company Secretary and Legal Counsel with expertise in managing and optimizing legal operations for Careem, serving as the primary point of contact for the Pakistan market and overseeing legal functions in the UAE and KSA
  • Serve as the main Point of Contact (POC) for the Pakistan market at Careem, overseeing legal operations.
  • Managing legal affairs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) markets in collaboration with a global legal team
  • Drafting and reviewing various service agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies
  • Conducting thorough vetting of service agreements to mitigate legal risks and protect the company's interests
  • Drafting Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to establish clear terms and conditions for business collaborations
  • Taking a lead role in corporate governance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance and support on various matters
  • Proactively addressing legal issues and provide timely assistance in diverse legal aspects
  • Acting as a resource for the team, providing insights into legal implications and best practices
  • Staying updated on legal developments and industry trends to ensure the company's legal strategies align with current standards
  • Drafting Data Privacy Addendums to make sure colleague data is protected as per GDPR principles

Corporate Legal Associate

Jamil & Jamil Barristers at Law
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Have drafted more than 25 contracts to establish partnership agreements, ensuring successful collaboration between Careem and various partners in the MENA region
  • Assisted in the drafting and implementation of the Data Protection Addendum, which enabled Careem to comply with GDPR regulations
  • Collaborated with the Labor Inspector of Pakistan to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations at all Careem offices in Pakistan
  • Provided legal support to Careem teams globally, ensuring legal compliance and efficient operations
  • Managing corporate affairs at the Careem head office in Karachi, including conducting the AGM and election of directors

Legal Associate

Jamil & Jamil Barristers at Law
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Advising Clients on corporate/regulatory matters
  • Preparing agreements regarding the relevant commercial/corporate matters
  • Advising clients on transactional matters

Trainee Corporate Associate

Jamil & Jamil Barristers at Law
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted senior attorneys in drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, attending client meetings, supporting in negotiations, preparing presentations, maintaining files, and completing other adhoc duties

Education

LLB -

University of London
04.2001 -

Skills

  • LEGAL
  • RESEARCH
  • DRAFTING & VETTING
  • ADVISORY

Timeline

Company Secretary/Legal Counsel

Careem
08.2023 - Current

Corporate Legal Associate

Jamil & Jamil Barristers at Law
01.2023 - 08.2023

Legal Associate

Jamil & Jamil Barristers at Law
06.2022 - 01.2023

Trainee Corporate Associate

Jamil & Jamil Barristers at Law
03.2022 - 06.2022

LLB -

University of London
04.2001 -

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