JESKA KABISSA
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Looking to progress into a challenging, fast-paced environment that will allow utilizing my creative knowledge and develop my skill-set further and developing my expertise in legal fraternity to become one of the remarkable advocate in Africa.
A dedicated professional with over 9+ years experience in banking industry currently working at NMB Bank PLC as Acting Senior Manager, Civil Litigation and Strategic Engagement since 2023. Jeska joined NMB Bank PLC in May 2012 to 2018 as Legal Counsel, Retail Business the position she served until 2018 when she was promoted to Legal Manager, Civil Litigation. She held this position until 2023 when she was appointed Acting Senior Manager, Civil Litigation and Strategic Engagement to date. Jeska is also an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and court’s subordinate thereto.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Senior Manager, Civil Litigation and Strategic Engagement
NMB Bank PLC
01.2023 - Current
- Assist the Head of Legal to provide legal advisory on Bank’s litigation issues
- Arrange the Disciplinary Committee Meetings as a Committee Secretary and submit the minutes/report within time
- Prepare court pleadings and appear in courts to represent the bank
- Manage external legal counsel to ensure Bank matters are properly attended
- Coordinate external legal counsel to ensure availability of witnesses required in courts and documentary evidence needed
- Arrange and participate in case preparation meetings
- Oversee cases from initial stage to finalization and update cases tracker
- Arrange and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders as and when required (eg Watchlist Committee to provide cases status on recovery account with substantial amount)
Legal Manager, Civil Litigation
NMB Bank PLC
01.2018 - 01.2023
Legal Counsel, Retail Business
NMB Bank PLC
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Drafting security documents
- Giving legal opinion on legal issues related to lending and non-lending transactions
- Advice and support the Retail Business team on lending procedures, documentation, and registration procedures
Advocate
Law Associates Advocates
Dar es Salaam
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Main areas of practice are Corporate Law, Land Law; Labour Law; Criminal Law; Family Law, Conveyancing, Law of Contract, Probate
- To prepare legal opinion/advice
- Doing legal research and advice the Firm on any changes in laws affecting organization
- Follow up/attend court cases, preparing instructions, witnesses and evidence
- Maintain and keep up to date case register
- Drafting and vetting of agreements as assigned
- Attending mediation and Arbitration
- Advising the clients on legal matters
Trainee Legal Officer
Asyla Attorneys
Dar es Salaam
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Underwent legal training as a Trainee Legal Officer with the firm on full time basis during annual leave days
- Drafted pleadings and attended courts for mentions and following court proceedings in civil and criminal cases handled by the firm
- Interviewed clients, conducted legal research and prepared legal opinions
- Initiated searches and followed up matters concerning clients of the firm at all legal registries including but not limited to the companies registry, and the land registry
- Handled all legal matters involving legal due diligence investigation, writing reports, drafting of legal documents and writing official letters and general correspondence
- Undertook legal research in various libraries including the firm’s library ensuring that all required legal authorities whether reported or unreported were available in the respective files prior to the scheduled hearing dates
- Prepared company incorporation documents, business names and trademark registrations documents and attended to the incorporation and registration formalities
Trainee Legal Officer
Attorney General’s Chamber
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Legal Intern – as an intern in the Chambers section of the Attorney General, main duties involved assisting the associate State Attorney in:
- Legal Opinions;
- Conducting legal research;
- Analyzing witness testimonies;
- Participating in deliberations
Education
LLB. (HONS) -
Tumaini University Collage
Iringa, Tanzania01.2007
A’ Levels - Geography, History, Language
Jitegemee Jkt Mgulani
Dar Es Salaam01.2003
Postgraduates In Legal Practice -
Law School Of Tanzania, University Of Dar Es Salaam
TanzaniaAffiliations
- Tanganyika Law Society
- East African Law Society
Certification
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and brief that these bio-data correctly describe myself, my qualification and my experience.
Training
- Advance Credit School, 2017
- Basic Credit Skills Training, 2014
- Business Development and Managing Risks in Trade Finance
- Security Documentation by Euro Money
- Women Leadership Program, 2024
References
- Dr. RW Tenga, Law Associates Advocates, 0767 733 733, P.O Box 11133, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam
- Mr. Senen E. Mponda, Assyla Attorneys, 778 270 584, P.O Box 80496, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam
Attributes
- Self-motivated
- Focused
- Hardworking
- Able to cope with different working conditions
- Capable of working under pressure
- Capable of effectively working in groups or in person
- Eager and willing to learn more
Timeline
Acting Senior Manager, Civil Litigation and Strategic Engagement
NMB Bank PLC
01.2023 - Current
Legal Manager, Civil Litigation
NMB Bank PLC
01.2018 - 01.2023
Legal Counsel, Retail Business
NMB Bank PLC
01.2012 - 01.2020
Advocate
Law Associates Advocates
06.2009 - 01.2012
Trainee Legal Officer
Asyla Attorneys
05.2009 - 08.2009
Trainee Legal Officer
Attorney General’s Chamber
02.2009 - 05.2009
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and brief that these bio-data correctly describe myself, my qualification and my experience.
LLB. (HONS) -
Tumaini University Collage
A’ Levels - Geography, History, Language
Jitegemee Jkt Mgulani
Postgraduates In Legal Practice -
Law School Of Tanzania, University Of Dar Es Salaam
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