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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Client Reviews
"Umar got the job done I needed but took a little longer than hoped for and was not always as responsive as I would have liked."
"Excellent legal work"
"I've worked with many lawyers in the past and I can confirm that Umar knows his stuff. He is quick to answer any questions or concerns and also provides the supporting information needed to help guide you through any grey areas. We loved working with him and are so pleased. Would highly recommend for your business!"
"Thanks, Umar!"
"Umar was able to address my specific concerns where other attorneys on the platform took a more boilerplate approach. Maybe I could've gone with a more generic contract, but Umar at least took the time to listen to my concerns, then demonstrate exactly wherein each will be addressed. I recommend!"
"Working with Umar was fantastic. He helped me with the sale of my company, and his knowledge and experience made that process easy."
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.