Expert Legal Officer accomplished in advising executives and protecting corporate interests. Highly knowledgeable about laws and regulations. Successful at mitigating risks related to short- and long-term activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Officer/Counsel
NDEGE ADVOCATES & ASSOCIATES
09.2013 - 02.2015
Conducting Extensive Legal Research and provide detailed analysis of the case
Attending court sessions
Vast experience on reviewing and drafting agreements entered between our client and the third party
Preparing Legal briefs, opinions, written submissions for the Attorneys
Responsible for handling and ensuring effective communication between the firm and our clients
Ensuring proper storage of case files and in charge of the Library
General Administrative duties such as filling of documents to the court, service, scanning, photocopying, faxing of documents.
LEGAL OFFICER/ADVISOR
HALLMARK ATTORNEYS
01.2011 - 01.2012
Attending Court sessions
Preparing Legal opinions
Preparing Receivership reports
Conduct recovery measures include drafting demand letters, notice of observing covenants, notice of intention to sell, notice of sell, notice of appointment of the Receiver/Manager
Drafting pleadings including Plaint, Written Statement of Defense, Replies and Rejoinders
Preparing Legal opinions
Preparing talking notes
Preparing Hearing notes
Conveyance
- Preparation and Registration of security Documentation like Legal Mortgage, Debentures etc
- Conduct recovery measures include drafting demand letters, notice of observing covenants, notice of intention to sell, notice of sell, notice of appointment of the Receiver, BRELA issues like filling of Annual returns - Company formation, preparation of company documents etc.
ATTORNEY
HFC ATTORNEYS
02.2017
Providing legal advise Attending Court Sessions Preparing legal opinions in various expertise Preparing Receivership reports
Conduct recovery measures include drafting demand letters, notice of observing covenants, notice of intention to sell, notice of sell, notice of appointment of the Receiver/Manager
Drafting pleadings including Plaint, Written Statement of Defense, Replies and Rejoinders
Preparing Legal opinions
Preparing talking notes
Preparing Hearing notes
Preparing Legal briefs, opinions, written submissions for the Attorneys.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practices (PGDLP) -
LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA
01.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Hons. -
RUAHA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
01.2010
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE) -
YALE HIGH SCHOOL (UGANDA)
01.2005
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) -
ARAGE SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2002
Skills
Sincere, Hardworking and Goal oriented Positive and always adaptable to any team Self-motivated and willing to perform under any circumstances
Attitude
Open and looking forward to learn and implement new idea.
Personal Information
Health Status: Good in both Physical and Mental
Date of Birth: 08/20/85
Gender: Male
Nationality: Tanzania
Marital Status: Married
Otherpersonalattributes
Good problem solving ability and able to make decision under pressure.
Good supervisory skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Hard working, energetic and proactive.
Good human relations and be able to work in teams.
Computer literate in Ms Excel, Ms Word, Ms Access, spreadsheet.
Able to handle external auditors –three times experience.
Self motivated-able to function with minimal supervision.
Capable of prioritizing tasks.
Team player.
Have driving knowledge (Driving license class D) and general motor vehicle operation
References
Justine Ndege Magige, Ndege Advocates & Associates, Advocate of High Court, P.O.Box 13811, justine.ndege@gmail.com, +255 715445151
Edson Rwechungura, Ruaha University College, Lecturer of Law, P.O. Box 774, Iringa, edsonrwechungura@yahoo.com, +255 656 54 57 83
Ibahim Yusuf, Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST), Assistant Lecturer, P. O. Box 131, Mbeya, ibby202018@gmail.com, +255 764043026
Hobbies and Interests
Reading: When I am trying to relax I enjoy reading different books and Legal Research to update my career. I find it helpful to develop my knowledge and communication skills.
Travel: I enjoy traveling a great deal. I found this a great experience and it has helped me familiarize with different environments.
Sports: I enjoy playing basketball and watching sports in particular Football and Tennis
Languages
Fluent in both Kiswahili and English
Timeline
ATTORNEY
HFC ATTORNEYS
02.2017
Legal Officer/Counsel
NDEGE ADVOCATES & ASSOCIATES
09.2013 - 02.2015
LEGAL OFFICER/ADVISOR
HALLMARK ATTORNEYS
01.2011 - 01.2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practices (PGDLP) -
LAW SCHOOL OF TANZANIA
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with Hons. -
RUAHA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE) -
Conveyancing and Commercial Law Partner at Gichuru, Nguti and Associates AdvocatesConveyancing and Commercial Law Partner at Gichuru, Nguti and Associates Advocates