Alishba فهيم

• Reviewed and analysed commercial building contracts, identifying contractual risks and preparing practical
recommendations to support client negotiations and commercial decision-making.
• Drafted amendments to a Deed of Variation based on client instructions, strengthening legal drafting skills and
applying contractual principles within a commercial real estate context.
• Conducted legal research and prepared writen advice on contractual disputes, applying legislation including
the Defective Premises Act 1972 to assess liability, legal remedies and commercial risk.
• Analysed governing law, jurisdiction and dispute resolution clauses, preparing presentation materials to support
cross-border contractual maters involving the Middle East and East Africa.

• Managed confidential commercial documentation and maintained organised client records supporting international business operations.

• Conducted commercial and regulatory research to support cross-border transactions and informed business decisions.

• Coordinated communications between international clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-up and accurate documentation.

• Managed multiple concurrent clients matters while maintaining exceptional organisational standards and meeting strict deadlines.

• Recognised by management for professionalism, discretion and attention to detail when handling commercially sensitive information.

• Served as the first point of contact for clients, professionally managing telephone and email enquiries, triaging legal
maters and directing enquiries to the appropriate solicitor or fee earner to ensure timely client service.
• Coordinated an average of 20-30 client consultations and internal meetings per week using Microsoft Outlook,
Microsoft Office and Clio, maintaining accurate diaries and supporting the efficient progression of legal maters.
• Supported solicitors throughout the lifecycle of legal maters by drafting correspondence, preparing legal
documentation, organising case files and ensuring maters progressed efficiently while maintaining exceptional
accuracy.
• Reviewed and processed approximately 50 client documents per week, maintaining 95% accuracy by identifying
incomplete or missing information before solicitor review, reducing administrative delays.
• Managed and maintained over 100 confidential legal files using iManage, ensuring accurate document
management, version control and compliance with firm procedures.
• Supported maters from file opening through document management and deadline monitoring.

• Worked directly with the Founder and CEO to establish project requirements,
organise meetings and provide regular progress updates through professional
meetings and written communication.

• Promoted to HR Manager within 1 year in recognition of strong leadership, organisational ability and
consistently high performance.
• Managed over 100 confidential employee records and payroll documentation ensuring compliance with
employment procedures and data protection requirements.
• Coordinated recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle administration, maintaining accurate
personnel records and supporting efficient HR operations.
• Investigated employee relations maters and customer complaints, exercising sound judgement,
maintaining confidentiality and supporting fair, policy-compliant outcomes.
• Assisted with the application of employment policies and workplace procedures, ensuring compliance
with internal standards and health and safety requirements.
• Supervised, coached and developed a team of up to 15 employees, conducting performance discussions,
allocating workloads and supporting professional development.
• Managed competing operational priorities in a high-volume environment, consistently meeting deadlines
while maintaining exceptional atention to detail and service standards.