MD SHAKIF ALAM
Barrister-at-Law, Lincoln’s Inn
Address: Ena Shakur Emarat, Flat. B-3, 19/3, Panthapath,
Kalabagan, Dhaka-1215.
Mobile No: +8801770540578
Email: shakifalam2@gmail.com, alamshakif@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/md-shakif-alam-
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https://www.facebook.com/Shakifalam/
Career Objective
Building effective communication to identify and resolve legal disputes in a professional manner with excellent
advocacy, drafting, opinion writing, client conferencing, negotiation & regulatory skills.
Career Summary
I started studying British law in 2014. I completed my Diploma in law in 2015 and Bachelor of LAWS in 2017 from
the University of London International Programmes, UK with a grade of Second Class. I started my professional
legal career in 2017 when I joined ‘The Lawyers- A Multi-Discipline Law Firm’ as a paralegal. I pursued the Bar
Professional Training Course (BPTC) in 2018 which I successfully completed in July, 2021. I have been officially
called to the Bar of England & Wales as a ‘Barrister-at-Law’ from The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn on 25th
November, 2021. After returning to Bangladesh, I joined “Hoque & Associates – A Law Firm” as a Legal Associate
since September 2020 to August 2021. I have also worked as a Legal Intern of Legal & Corporate Affairs
Department at ‘Marico Bangladesh Ltd’ since November 2021 to January 2022. Currently engaged as 'Legal
Executive- Legal & Regulatory Affairs' at Foodpanda Bangladesh Limited, the largest food and grocery delivery
platform in Asia, outside of China, operating in 12 markets across Asia.
Special Qualification
Co-operative and collaborative approach in providing professional legal expertise, advice and guidance to a broad
range of customers. Negotiating contractual legal clauses on behalf of the client.
Academic Qualifications
2021 Bar Professional BPP Law School, LEEDS, UK. Competent (C), Final
Training Course Aggregate Mark: 65%
(BPTC)
2017 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) University of London International Programmes, Second Class, Marks: 55%
UK.
2015 Diploma in Law University of London International Programmes, Awarded
UK.
2013 HSC (Science) Dhaka City College GPA: 4.7 out of 5
2011 SSC (Science) Faizur Rahman Ideal Institute GPA: 5 out of 5
Employment History
Legal Executive- Legal & Regulatory Affairs April 2022- Present
Foodpanda Bangladesh Limited
Navana Pristine Pavilion, Plot-128, Block-CEN (H), Level-08, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka-
1212, Bangladesh.
Drafting and reviewing various types of Agreement i.e., Import Agreement, Transport Services Agreement, Security
Services Agreement, Cleaning Services Agreement, Tenancy Agreement, Lease Agreement, Amendment &
Addendum of Tenancy and Lease Agreement, Corporate Bill Payment Agreement, Corporate Account Services
Agreement etc. Drafting and Vetting Termination & Warning letters for different vendors. Drafting Agreements,
Letters, Legal Notices in Bengali Language. Assisted in preparing all the required documents of Department of
Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) for Foodpanda and Pandamart Stores Licences. Attending
Labour Department/ Ministry of Labour with my Learned Senior for Official Purposes. Visiting relevant regulatory
authorities and get compliance related brochures. Regularly Visiting Bangladesh Investment Development
Authority (BIDA) for regulatory works. Attending Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) for
hearings. Laws and Government policies applicable for e-commerce business and list out what compliances need
to be maintained. Familiarizing with Company Law, Labour Law, Contract Law etc. Legal and regulatory audit and
prepare a report and submit it to the management.
Legal Intern November 2021- January 2022
Marico Bangladesh Limited
The Glass House, Level-6, 38 Gulshan Ave, Dhaka 1212
Understanding the role of a corporate legal counsel, understanding of business partnering, familiarizing with
company law, contract law, packaging law, vat, tax etc., secretarial functions, template creation, drafting and
reviewing agreements, assisting in secretarial functions which includes collecting, extracting data from Central
Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL), preparing audit observations, also learnt how to find the percentage of
shares, i.e. of foreign shareholders, public companies and the company itself, reviewing services agreements,
distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, endorsement agreements, purchase and supply agreements,
royalty and trademark licensing agreement etc., assisted in conducting Contractual Audit & Litigation Track List
for Marico Bangladesh Limited., assisted my supervisor in drafting Dividend Distribution Policy for Marico
Bangladesh Limited, also attended a training on development of sexual harassment in the workplace organized by
BLAST.
Legal Associate September 2020 – August 2021
Hoque & Associates - A Law Firm, House -11, Road- 108, Gulshan -2.
Achievements and Responsibilities
Drafting writ petitions, civil & criminal appeals, revisional applications, assisting senior in preparing to draft various
legal documents, finding relevant case laws from different reference books such as DLR, MLR, BLT etc., making
synopsis of a case, replying to letters on behalf of the client etc.
Lecturer May 2021 – December 2022
Article1 Law, Level-5, Building 429, Road-30, Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka.
Achievements and Responsibilities
Systematic, personalized and practical support to University of London LL. B, Barrister Training Course (BTC)
Candidates.
Paralegal August 2017 – August 2018
The Lawyers - A Multi-discipline Law Firm, Suit-7, 3rd Floor, Mahtab Centre, Bijoy Nagar, Paltan.
Achievements and Responsibilities
Vetting of the agreement, preparing drafts, opinion writing, deed of mortgage, power of attorney, research work
for administrative matters, attending court with learned seniors on diverse legal matters etc.
Professionally Relevant Extracurriculars and Specialization
Pro Bono Legal Work September 2018 – June 2019
BPP Law School, LEEDS, UK.
Have made an outstanding contribution as a volunteer in the Pro bono work.
Social and Leadership Skills
I have worked as a Zone Leader at `Project Kombol` from November 2016 to November 2017. Project Kombol is
an initiative taken by two civil society organizations, BANDHU & GORBO BANGLADESH foundation, to improve
winter clothing distribution in Bangladesh. With our vast network of NGOs and hundreds of dedicated volunteers,
we have prevented death during cold waves.
Communication Skills
In August 2017, I worked for a Charitable Organisation named `Born to Smile` as a Senior Project Coordinator. My
responsibility was to create awareness among people about environmental pollution, waste management and to
teach the underprivileged kids how to read and write. Motivating individuals and negotiating with critical thinking
has developed my communication skills through effective interactions with a diverse group.
Legal Assistance and Advice Skills
I started working in a non-profitable association named `Human Care Charity` as an Executive Member and also a
Legal Advisor from June 2020. The head office is in France. The association’s purpose is to help those in need
globally, improve their living conditions while fighting poverty, hunger and by supporting them in education and
health. As a result, it will intervene in all necessary domains to improve unfavourable situations for people in need
without consideration for their sex, origin or religion. My responsibility is to provide necessary support, giving legal
assistance in contracts, providing legal opinion through legal knowledge etc.
I have also worked as an Event Coordinator and an active supporting member at ‘Shouharda Youth Foundation’
from January 2016 to August 2018. ‘Shouharda Youth Foundation’ is an organization of multi-talent. The
Foundation works with small children and teenagers of the country as tomorrow’s future leaders.
I have participated as a debater in the English Debate championship of the LCLS (S) Debate 2014 organized by
London College of Legal Studies (South) Debate and Mooting Club from 20th to 22nd March 2014.
Career and Application Information
Available For: Full Time
Preferred Job Category: Law/Legal
Preferred District: Dhaka
Language Proficiency
Reading Writing Speaking
Bengali Fluent Fluent Fluent
English Fluent Fluent Fluent
Personal Details
Father's Name Md Nurul Alam (Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh)
Mother's Name Ismet Ara Begum
Date of Birth August 3, 1994
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Nationality Bangladeshi
National Id No. 8253058567
Religion Islam
Passport No BT0516661
Passport Issue Date 15/5/2018
Permanent Address Shaheeb Bari, South Chartha, Cumilla Sadar, Kotwali, Cumilla-3500.
Current Location Dhaka
Referees
Reference 01 Reference 02
Name Shafiq A. Chaudhuri Mohammad Habibul Alam
Organization Bangabandhu Satellite Program Bangladesh Air Force (BAF)
Designation Managing Partner, SPI Team Leader Squadron Leader
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, 1250W
Address
Bethesda, MD 20814 USA
Phone (Off.) +1 301 654 1407
Phone (Direct) +1 (571) 247-4777
Mobile +8801681182721 +8801811410467
shafiq.chaudhuri@gmail.com,
E-mail shams9413@gmail.com
schaudhuri@spacepi.com
Relationship Relative Relative
Reference 03
Name B M Elias (Kachee)
Organization The Lawyers- A Multi-discipline Law Firm
Designation Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh
Address Room No. 117, Supreme Court Bar Association,
Ramna, Dhaka.
Phone (Off.)
Phone (Direct)
Mobile +8801711820682
E-mail bmelias70@gmail.com
Relationship Relative
