Summary
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Education
Skills
Attitude
Personal Information
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References
Hobbies and Interests
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FRANCIS MWAKATIMA

Mbeya

Summary

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) -

YALE HIGH SCHOOL (UGANDA)

Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) -

ARAGE SECONDARY SCHOOL
FRANCIS MWAKATIMA