Aasha Deena
@aashadeena
UK-qualified lawyer specialising in contract management, compliance, governance, dispute resolution and investigations.
What I'm looking for
I am a UK-qualified lawyer with 13+ years' experience leading cross-functional programmes, third-party governance, compliance and investigations across complex, global environments. I have a proven track record advising senior stakeholders, establishing governance cadences, managing litigation and driving compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements.
I have led internal investigations, coordinated sustainability initiatives with UN bodies, negotiated and governed commercial contracts, and supported Finance, IT, Medical and Procurement functions. I deliver decision-oriented reporting, training on policies and AI contract tools, and pragmatic legal solutions that balance risk mitigation with business needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Legal Counsel
Unilever Bangladesh Limited
May 2020 - Dec 2025 (5 years 7 months)
Led contract management and third-party governance for country operations, established governance cadences and clause deviation logs, and managed internal investigations and compliance audits to strengthen controls and regulatory alignment.
Legal Consultant
Unilever Bangladesh Limited
May 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Provided legal advisory across Supply Chain, IT, HR and Finance, supported global B&W initiatives, managed Business Integrity operations and led sustainability and regulatory alignment projects with UN bodies and local partners.
Legal Associate
Mustafizur Rahman Khan & Associates
Feb 2018 - Apr 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Drafted and reviewed writ petitions, appeals and contracts, developed litigation strategies, advised clients on labour and tax disputes, and supervised paralegals while liaising with government departments on policy matters.
Legal Associate
Moustaque Ahmed & Associates
Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)
Managed client cases, drafted and negotiated business transaction documents, settled labour disputes and prepared court-ready legal documents and case strategies.
Paralegal
Universal Solicitors
Oct 2012 - Sep 2013 (11 months)
Drafted pleadings and contracts, conducted legal research, assisted lawyers in trial preparation and accompanied the legal team to hearings to support client representation.
Admission Counsellor & Faculty
London College of Legal Studies
Jan 2011 - Jul 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Managed student and external agency communications and designed and delivered lectures, seminars and tutorials for law students to support academic progression.
Legal Intern
Temple Court Chambers
Jul 2008 - Oct 2008 (3 months)
Researched case law and statutes using legal databases and government resources, assisted in drafting legal documents and prepared materials for hearings to support barristers' cases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Law, Bloomsbury
Law
Completed professional legal qualification coursework at The University of Law, Bloomsbury in 2016.
Universal Solicitors
Paralegal, Paralegal Studies
2012 - 2013
Activities and societies: Drafted pleadings, conducted legal research, assisted in trials, drafted and vetted contracts, accompanied legal team during hearings.
Completed a paralegal placement with Universal Solicitors in London from October 2012 to September 2013.
London College of Legal Studies
Legal Education
2011 - 2012
Activities and societies: Maintained student and agency communications; designed and delivered lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
Served as admission counsellor and faculty for law courses at London College of Legal Studies from January 2011 to July 2012.
London Metropolitan University
Completed studies at London Metropolitan University, finishing in 2010.
University of London (External Programme)
Completed an external programme through the University of London, completed in 2009.
Temple Court Chambers
Internship, Law
2008 - 2008
Activities and societies: Researched case law and statutes, assisted in preparing hearings, and drafted legal documents.
Completed a legal internship at Temple Court Chambers from July 2008 to October 2008.
Bangladesh International Tutorial
Completed studies at Bangladesh International Tutorial in 2006.
University of Cambridge
Completed a Cambridge-related programme concluded in 2004.
Dawn Grammar School
Completed schooling at Dawn Grammar School, finishing in 2004.
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