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Dorothy Ndazi

Dorothy Ndazi

Dar es Salaam

Summary

Highly qualified legal professional with over ten years of experience in telecommunications, media & technology law, employment law, regulatory compliance, data protection & privacy law, real estate, gaming law, construction law, energy and utility laws, mining & environmental matters, and immigration law. Proven track record in commercial litigation and arbitration, alongside expertise in leading Human Resources departments. Active member of Tanganyika Law Society and East Africa Legal Society.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail enhance effectiveness in managing complex legal challenges.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

GREEN TELECOMS LIMITED
Dar es Salaam
09.2024 - Current
  • To develop and implement HR strategies
  • To Ensure the recruitment processes are efficient, cost-effective, and attract top talent
  • To ensure new employees are effectively integrated into the organization through structured onboarding programs
  • To foster a positive work environment by addressing employee grievances, promoting conflict resolution, and ensuring effective communication
  • To develop and implement programs to enhance employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention
  • To facilitate open and transparent communication between employees and management
  • To design and implement performance evaluation processes, ensuring consistency and fairness
  • To ensure employees have clear objectives and provide regular feedback on their performance
  • To ensure legal compliance by staying up-to-date with labor laws and employment regulations and ensure the organization complies
  • To develop HR policies and procedures by creating, reviewing, and updating company policies
  • To ensure disciplinary actions are handled fairly and in compliance with legal requirements and company policies
  • To provide regular updates on HR performance, metrics, and key initiatives to the executive team
  • To act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on people-related matters
  • Writing articles on various legal subjects
  • Conduct trainings to Human Resources Managers and managements of various companies on the Employment and Labour Laws in Tanzania
  • Specialized litigation
  • Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on a modus operandi
  • Drafting legal texts, including reports, contracts, and appeals
  • Representing clients at meetings, hearings, and at trials
  • Handle matters of moderate complexity
  • Assist and support partners in handling complex cases

Partner

HILTON LAW GROUP
Dar Es Salaam
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide expert legal counsel to clients, particularly in specialized areas such as telecommunications, employment law, regulatory compliance, and environmental law.
  • Represent clients in high-stakes litigation and arbitration cases, offering strategic guidance to ensure favorable outcomes.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements on behalf of clients.
  • Cultivate new client relationships while nurturing existing ones, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Lead initiatives to expand the firm’s market presence by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, particularly in sectors like energy, mining, and telecommunications.
  • Guide clients on compliance with Tanzanian regulations and legal standards, including those related to labor laws, industry-specific regulations, and corporate governance.
  • Stay updated on legal changes and policy developments, advising clients on adapting to regulatory shifts and maintaining compliance.
  • Oversee junior attorneys and legal staff, providing mentorship, case direction, and professional development opportunities.
  • Manage resources effectively to optimize team performance, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of legal services.
  • Develop and implement policies within the firm to uphold best practices and ethical standards.
  • Collaborate with other partners to shape the strategic vision of the Hilton Law Group, including firm expansion, new practice areas, and operational improvements.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative culture within the firm, aligning team efforts with the firm’s mission and values.

Head of TMT and Employment Law Departments

HILTON LAW GROUP
Dar Es Salaam
02.2022 - 12.2023


• Promptly mediated disputes between associates to promote better collaboration and avoid work disruption.
• Handling all employment and labor matters.
• Drafted employment contracts and HR policies for ACCA Global for their Tanzania subsidiary and Eastern Coral Education Development
• Representing clients such as Green Telecoms Tanzania, Eastern Coral Education Development and other clients in Labour Courts.
• Processed work permits, visas and other immigration related passes to clients such as C-Labs Tanzania Limited, Eastern Coral Education Development, DHL Tanzania, GMT Trading Limited, Speedcom Tanzania Limited, AHI Invest Limited and Function Junction Tanzania Limited.
• Successfully advised Marlink Tanzania Limited on retrenchment of it's employees.
• Participated as an observer in a disciplinary hearing for NCBA Tanzania Limited.
• Providing legal advice and administrative support on Tanzania labor laws to all clients.

Senior Associate

HILTON LAW GROUP
Dar Es Salaam
07.2020 - 01.2022


• Did consultations with regards to all areas of law but especially on Corporate, Labour and Employment Laws as well as Telecommunications Law
• Advised clients on legal matters particularly in Corporate, Labour and Employment Laws as well as Telecommunications Law
• Wrote articles on various legal subjects
• Conducted trainings to Human Resources Managers and managements of various companies on the Employment and Labour Laws in Tanzania
• Did specialized litigation
• Conducted research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on a modus operandi
• Drafted legal texts, including reports, contracts, and appeals
• Represented clients at meetings, hearings, and at trials
• Handled matters of moderate complexity
• Assisted and supported partners in handling complex cases.

Head Of Legal Department

Global Education Link Limited
06.2018 - 05.2020
  • Draft of contracts and other company regulations
  • Advice the company before entering contracts
  • Advice the company on the legal aspect of operations and decisions
  • Conduct all negotiations for the company
  • Providing advice on labour issues
  • Represent the company in courts on labor matters
  • Conduct all human resources related duties
  • Handling all legal matters of the company

Legal And Administrative Officer

Nuru Foundation
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Provide legal advice on all projects
  • Administer day to day activities of the foundation
  • Manage human resource at the foundation
  • Draft contracts for various issues
  • Brainstorm on new projects to be carried out by the foundation
  • Preparing strategic plans for the foundation

Advocate

Top Attorneys
01.2015 - 03.2017
  • Registration of companies
  • Litigation
  • Conducting legal research and other legal consultancy works
  • Drafting legal documents/instruments
  • Providing legal opinion to clients
  • Doing any other work assigned by the managing partner

Legal And Program Officer

House of Peace
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Lobbying and advocacy interventions from the grass root level of governance especially on laws, policies and practices which are harmful to women and children
  • Did baseline study to assess the level of awareness about women's rights in different areas of Dar es Salaam and Coast region
  • Provided legal aid to women and children who were victims of Gender Based Violence
  • Counseled women who had suffered Gender Based Violence
  • Represented the organization in various gender forums and participated with other civil society organizations and the government

Legal Officer

Mawalla Advocates
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • To attend Court sessions with Advocates and record the court's proceedings
  • Conducting legal research and other legal consultancy works
  • Drafting legal documents/instruments
  • Registration of companies
  • Conveyance of land
  • To provide legal opinion to clients
  • Did any other work as assigned by supervisor

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Legal Practicing

The Law School of Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
12.2014

BA - In Law (LLB)

Mzumbe University
DAR ES SALAAM
12.2011

Skills

  • Training and Development
  • Team building
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Grievance handling and redressal
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Public Speaking
  • Business Development and Networking
  • Client Relationship Management

Affiliations

  • A member of the Tanganyika Law Society
  • A member of the East African Law Society

Training

Digital Rights Litigation, The EALS Institute, 05/01/24

References

References available upon request.

Leadership Experience

Coordinator, East Africa Law Society Committee for Oil and Gas, 04/01/22, Current

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

GREEN TELECOMS LIMITED
09.2024 - Current

Partner

HILTON LAW GROUP
01.2024 - Current

Head of TMT and Employment Law Departments

HILTON LAW GROUP
02.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Associate

HILTON LAW GROUP
07.2020 - 01.2022

Head Of Legal Department

Global Education Link Limited
06.2018 - 05.2020

Legal And Administrative Officer

Nuru Foundation
04.2017 - 04.2018

Advocate

Top Attorneys
01.2015 - 03.2017

Legal And Program Officer

House of Peace
01.2014 - 01.2015

Legal Officer

Mawalla Advocates
01.2013 - 01.2014

Postgraduate Diploma - Legal Practicing

The Law School of Tanzania

BA - In Law (LLB)

Mzumbe University
Dorothy Ndazi