HILLARY ISMAIL HASSAN
Dar Es Salaam,
Summary
Dedicated and skilled legal counsel with four years of litigation and legal drafting experience. Adept at establishing trust and rapport with clients through strategic communication techniques. Dedicated to delivering expert representation and counsel through comprehensive legal knowledge and research. My personal attributes is team work, commitment, trustworthy and ability to work under minimal supervision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Legal Counsel
Dentons EALC East African Law Chambers
Dar Es Salaam,, Tanzania
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Reviewed and drafted a variety of legal documents, such as contracts, memoranda, pleadings, will, power of attorneys and briefs.
- Conducted research on legal issues involving labor laws, criminal law, family law, commercial law, mining laws, contract law and other related areas.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from investigations into potential violations of applicable statutes.
- Provided training on legal topics to various departments within the organization.
- Drafted correspondence to clients regarding legal proceedings or decisions.
- Developed procedures for maintaining records related to litigation cases and other legal matters.
- Assessed risks associated with proposed business activities or investments by evaluating potential liabilities under relevant laws.
- Participated in negotiations between company representatives and third-party vendors concerning contractual agreements.
- Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding issues and risks on various transactional and regulatory matters.
- Researched case law for use in drafting opinions, submissions or motions.
- Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsels and parties involved in litigation.
- Attended hearings before judicial tribunals, commissions or courts when necessary.
Intern- Legal Officer
Forbix Attorneys
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Drafted legal documents such as affidavits, wills, power of attorneys, necessary instruments for land transfer
- Assisted advocates in preparation before attending matters in courts
- Prepared draft legal opinions before finalization by legal associates
- Assisted organization on legal compliance before the authority e.g renewal of business licenses, Reviewing contracts.
- Proofread documents before submitting them for review.
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- prepared monthly litigation reports before shared to clients.
Intern- Legal Department
Tanzania Revenue Authority- Head Quarters
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Preparing legal opinions and correspondences
- Drafting legal documents e.g Statement of Appeal, Assisting senior advocates in tax board and tax tribunal.
- Assisted legal counsels in reviewing pleadings and preparing replies
- Conducted interviews to witnesses
- Proofread documents before submitting them for review.
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- Prepared monthly status reports
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
Law School of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania07.2020
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of Dodoma
Dodoma, Tanzania11.2016
Skills
- Microsoft word, Excel, Power point
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Case management
- Court Procedures
- Civil Law
- Legal research and legal writing
- Corporate Law
- Litigation skills and management
- Investigation Skills
- Administrative Support
- Business Law
- Criminal Law
- Conflict resolution
- Humanitarian law
- Disciplinary and grievances
- Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration
- Team work
- Community Engagement
Certification
Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania mainland and all courts subordinate thereto
Advocate of the High Court of Zanzibar and courts subordinate thereto except the Kadhi's court
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Associate Legal Counsel
Dentons EALC East African Law Chambers
01.2019 - 10.2023
Intern- Legal Officer
Forbix Attorneys
07.2017 - 07.2018
Intern- Legal Department
Tanzania Revenue Authority- Head Quarters
05.2017 - 07.2017
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Law
Law School of Tanzania
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of Dodoma
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