Umar Farooq
CounselX │Trusted legal partner for founders, owners, operators, and teams
New York
NY, DC
"Quick turnaround time, gave me a better solution than what I originally asked for!"
About
Whether you're launching, growing, hiring, or negotiating a major deal, I provide strategic legal guidance that’s clear, grounded, and tailored to your needs.
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Work History
CounselX
Startup Legal Counsel
Aug 2012 - Present
Subscription-Based Legal Services for Startups.
Al Rayan Investment
Head of Legal
Apr 2011 - Aug 2012
Developed and implemented legal strategy for the investment bank. Provided deal support to asset management and financial advisory teams. Implemented various corporate development initiatives, including the successful acquisition of Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB) by Masraf Al Rayan. Developed LMA-conformed Islamic Finance documentation for Masraf Al Rayan’s consumer and SME lending.
Dentons
Associate
Feb 2008 - Mar 2011
Provided corporate and commercial law advice to various US and international clients as part of Dentons international corporate and commercial law practice group.