SHUJA ALAM

Advocate High Court GB / Legal Advisor
Advocate High Court | Corporate, Regulatory & Compliance Law
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SHUJA ALAM
01 / Profile

About Me

Legal professional with 8+ years of experience in advocacy, corporate law, banking litigation, government, NGOs, and private-sector organizations. Experienced in legal drafting and vetting, contracts and negotiations, regulatory compliance, customs and tax laws, legal research, risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and governance. Currently serving as Legal Advisor to Habib Bank Limited and National Bank of Pakistan, while practicing as a Legal Practitioner with the Gilgit-Baltistan Bar Council. Skilled in developing compliance frameworks for data protection, privacy, and security regulations and collaborating with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure legal and policy alignment.
02 / Expertise

Technical Skills

Legal Practice

  • Legal Drafting & Vetting 90%
  • Legal Opinion Writing 90%
  • Legal Research 90%
  • Legal Documentation 90%
  • Legislative Drafting 90%

Corporate & Commercial Law

  • Corporate Law Compliance 90%
  • Contract Management 90%
  • Contract Negotiation 90%
  • Corporate Legal Matters 90%
  • Legal Agreements & Leases 90%

Compliance & Governance

  • Regulatory Compliance 90%
  • Data Protection Compliance 90%
  • Privacy & Security Regulations 90%
  • Regulatory Risk Assessment 90%
  • Policy Alignment & Governance 90%

Banking & Financial Law

  • Banking Litigation 90%
  • Banking Regulatory Compliance 90%
  • Banking Legal Advisory 90%

Tax & Customs Law

  • Customs Law 90%
  • Tax Law 90%
  • Customs Compliance 90%

Dispute Resolution

  • Arbitration 90%
  • Mediation 90%
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 90%
  • Legal Negotiation 90%

Risk Management

  • Legal Risk Mitigation 90%
  • Compliance Risk Assessment 90%
  • Legal Risk Advisory 90%

Digital & Office Skills

  • MS Office 90%
  • Internet & Email 90%
03 / Offerings

Services Offered

Corporate Legal Advisory

Professional legal advice on corporate matters, company law compliance, governance, contracts, agreements, and corporate documentation.

Legal Drafting & Documentation

Preparation, review, and vetting of legal contracts, agreements, leases, official documents, legal opinions, and other legal instruments.

Regulatory Compliance Advisory

Advisory services to help organizations comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, governance requirements, and regulatory frameworks.

Banking Litigation & Legal Advisory

Legal support for banking disputes, litigation, regulatory matters, risk mitigation, and compliance with banking laws and regulations.

Legal Risk Management

Identification, assessment, and mitigation of legal and regulatory risks to support sound organizational decision-making and governance.

Contract Management & Negotiation

Support in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts and agreements while protecting organizational legal interests.

Customs & Tax Law Advisory

Legal research and advisory support concerning customs laws, tax regulations, compliance requirements, and related legal matters.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Professional assistance in mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and other alternative dispute resolution processes to resolve conflicts efficiently.

Legal Research & Opinion

Comprehensive legal research and preparation of legal opinions on policy, regulatory, corporate, compliance, and governance matters.

Data Protection & Privacy Compliance

Advisory support for developing and implementing compliance frameworks covering data protection, privacy, and information security regulations.

Government & Regulatory Liaison

Legal and compliance coordination with government agencies, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders to ensure policy and regulatory alignment.
04 / History

Work Experience

A chronicle of my professional career, highlighting achievements, key responsibilities, and technologies deployed in industry settings.

Legal Advisor

Mar 2025 – Present
Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
Provides legal advisory services on corporate, regulatory, compliance, banking, contractual, and other legal matters.

Legal Advisor

Feb 2025 – Aug 2025
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
Provides legal advice and support on banking litigation, regulatory compliance, legal documentation, risk mitigation, and other banking-related legal matters.

Lawyer (Pro-Bono)

Aug 2025 – Dec 2025
National Commission on Status of Women (NCSW), Islamabad
Provides pro-bono legal support and contributes legal expertise to public-interest and women’s rights related matters.

Member

Jan 2025 – Present
RAHNUMA – Family Planning Association of Pakistan (FPPI)
Serves as a member contributing legal and professional expertise to organizational and public-interest initiatives.

Legal Practitioner / Advocate High Court GB

Feb 2019 – Present
Gilgit-Baltistan Bar Council
Practices law and provides legal representation, research, drafting, legal opinions, litigation, negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution services.

Social Protection Officer

Aug 2025 – Present
Social Welfare Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan — UNICEF Project
Worked on social protection activities under a UNICEF-supported project, contributing to government social welfare and protection initiatives.

Legal Advisor / Compliance Officer

Apr 2019 – May 2022
Information Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan
Handled legal work and compliance matters for the department, including legal advice, documentation, regulatory compliance, legal research, and support to management on legal issues.

External Lawyer

Jan 2018 – Dec 2020
Aga Khan Planning and Building Service (AKPBS), Gilgit
Represented AKPBS as an external lawyer in several legal cases involving Attabad affectees and employees of the organization.

Supporting Lawyer

Jan 2019 – Dec 2020
Aga Khan Charitable Trust / Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)
Provided legal representation and support in various courts of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Office Internee

Aug 2017 – Aug 2018
Social Welfare & Population Welfare Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan
Supported departmental administrative and social welfare activities during an internship placement.

Social Mobilizer

Apr 2015 – Jun 2015
Gupis Rural Support Program
Supported community-level social mobilization activities and engagement with local communities.
05 / Education

Education Credentials

Post Graduation in Public Policy and Environmental Law (In Progress)

2023 – 2025
Public Policy and Environmental Law Program

Fellowship in Faith and Gender in Climate Action

2021 – 2023
Faith and Gender in Climate Action Fellowship

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

2018 – 2020
University of Peshawar

Master of Science in International Relations (MSc)

2016 – 2017
Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan

Bachelor’s Degree

2013 – 2014
Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan

Intermediate

2010 – 2012
Army Public School and College Jutial, Gilgit

Matriculation in Science

2009 – 2010
Army Public School and College Jutial, Gilgit
06 / Soft Skills

Achievements

High Court Bar Association GB License Sub-Ordinate Courts Gilgit-Baltistan License Certificate – Human Rights Solutions and Challenges in Pakistan Certificate – Conflict Without Court: Mediation Workshop Certificate – Emotional Intelligence Certified English Language Program Educator Advanced TOEFL Part-II English Course Pro-Bono Public Interest Litigation Coordinator Member – Youth General Assembly Pakistan Member – RAHNUMA / FPPI
07 / Verification

Certifications

  • E-Course for Law Professionals 2026 (Batch-I)
    Federal Judicial Academy, Islamabad
  • High Court Bar Association GB License
    High Court Bar Association Gilgit-Baltistan
  • Sub-Ordinate Courts Gilgit-Baltistan License
    Gilgit-Baltistan Bar Council
  • Human Rights Solutions and Challenges in Pakistan
    National Centre for Rural Development, Islamabad
  • Conflict Without Court: Mediation Workshop
    MUSALIHA International Centre for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
    Aspire Consulting Pakistan
  • Certified English Language Program Educator
    Pakistan American Culture Centre Pakistan
  • Advanced TOEFL Part-II English Course
    Pinnacle Education Services, LLC
08 / Training

Registrations & Trainings

  • E-Course for Law Professionals 2026 (Batch-I)
    Federal Judicial Academy, Islamabad
  • Human Rights Solutions and Challenges in Pakistan
    National Centre for Rural Development, Islamabad
  • Conflict Without Court: Mediation Workshop
    MUSALIHA International Centre for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
    Aspire Consulting Pakistan
  • English Language Program
    Pakistan American Culture Centre Pakistan
  • Advanced TOEFL Part-II English Course
    Pinnacle Education Services, LLC
09 / Portfolio

Flagship Projects

Corporate Legal Compliance & Governance
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Corporate Legal Compliance & G...

Provided legal and compliance support covering corporate law, regulatory requirements, governance, company affairs, lega...

Banking Legal Advisory & Litigation
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Banking Legal Advisory & Litig...

Provided legal advisory and litigation support for banking institutions, including regulatory compliance, legal risk mit...

Government Department Legal Compliance
Portfolio

Government Department Legal Co...

Handled legal and compliance matters for the Information Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, including legal res...

Attabad Affectees & Employee Legal Representation
Portfolio

Attabad Affectees & Employee L...

Represented Aga Khan Planning and Building Service (AKPBS) as an external lawyer in several legal cases involving Attaba...

Public Interest & Pro-Bono Legal Support
Portfolio

Public Interest & Pro-Bono Leg...

Contributed legal expertise to public-interest litigation and pro-bono legal activities through the National Commission ...

Alternative Dispute Resolution Initiative
Portfolio

Alternative Dispute Resolution...

Applied expertise in mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution to support efficient resolu...

10 / Contributions

Platform Contributions

Corporate Legal Compliance

Supported organizations in ensuring compliance with company laws, statutes, by-laws, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance obligations.

Banking Legal Advisory

Provided legal advisory support to banking institutions on banking cases, regulatory requirements, legal risks, contracts, and compliance matters.

Legal Risk Mitigation

Conducted legal risk assessments and developed practical recommendations to help organizations identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.

Legal Drafting & Documentation

Prepared and vetted contracts, agreements, leases, legal opinions, reports, recommendations, and other official legal documentation.

Government Legal Compliance

Supported the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan in managing departmental legal matters, regulatory compliance, legal documentation, and policy-related issues.

Public Interest Litigation

Contributed to pro-bono public-interest litigation and provided legal support for matters involving public rights and access to justice.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Contributed expertise in arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for effective conflict management.

Data Protection & Privacy Compliance

Supported the development and implementation of compliance frameworks addressing data protection, privacy, and security regulations.

Legal Research & Policy Support

Conducted legal research and prepared legal opinions on policy, regulatory, corporate, and governance matters to support informed decision-making.

Regulatory Stakeholder Coordination

Collaborated with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to support legal compliance and ensure alignment with applicable policies and regulations.
11 / Testimonials

Client Testimonials

“
Shuja Alam demonstrates strong expertise in banking law, regulatory compliance, legal risk management, litigation, and contractual matters, providing practical legal guidance to support sound institutional decision-making.
— Banking Clients
“
Shuja has demonstrated extensive experience in government legal affairs, regulatory compliance, legal drafting, policy matters, and coordination with government agencies and regulatory bodies.
— Government Stakeholders
“
His expertise in corporate law, contract management, legal documentation, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation enables organizations to address complex legal and governance requirements effectively.
— Corporate Organizations
“
Shuja has contributed to public-interest and pro-bono legal initiatives, demonstrating a strong commitment to access to justice, human rights, dispute resolution, and community-focused legal support.
— Legal & Community Organizations
12 / Contact

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