LISA MTAKI
Dar es salaam
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with over eight years of expertise in corporate law, with a focus on contract negotiation, compliance, and dispute resolution. Demonstrated success in effectively representing clients in high-stakes litigation and delivering strategic legal counsel to business entities. Committed to employing my legal acumen to protect client interests and promote justice. Actively seeking to apply my competencies in a rigorous legal position that prioritizes diligence and integrity
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Human Resources Officer
Legis Attorneys
02.2020 - Current
- Enabling the communication and implementation of the organization's Human Resources policies and strategies, while managing daily HR functions as the intermediary between the company and its employees
- This approach has ensured alignment between corporate objectives and performance metrics
- Supporting the company in the development of an enjoyable and engaging workplace culture by coordinating and managing employee recognition initiatives
- This includes planning year-end Christmas parties, organizing the annual picnic, and recognizing the 'Best Employee of the Month.' These initiatives have not only served to enhance staff motivation but also effectively conveyed to all employees their value within the organization
- Overseeing and assisting departments in addressing underperformance issues
- This involves coordinating internal and external training and development programs to support employee performance enhancement within a defined timeframe, prior to escalating persistent issues to management for appropriate corrective action
- Facilitating communication between the organization and its insurance and social security providers
- This involves the addition or removal of employees from benefit programs and assisting in addressing inquiries or resolving benefit-related issues
- This role has contributed to regulatory compliance, enhanced employee morale and satisfaction, and mitigated potential conflicts with staff
- Providing administrative support to the HR Manager, which encompasses responsibilities such as departmental filing, managing official telephonic communications, coordinating travel arrangements, and executing additional miscellaneous tasks
- This support has facilitated the operational efficiency of the HR department and the overall organization, enabling the achievement of objectives in a systematic manner while alleviating pressure by ensuring that various tasks are appropriately managed
- Monitoring employee attendance, paid time off (PTO), and leave requests, while providing support to the finance department with payroll processing and related documentation
- This has facilitated a streamlined and timely payment process, ensuring that all records are consistently current
- Providing support to the departments advocating mental health guidance within the company
- Conducting quarterly sessions with professionals to obtain expert advice and support
- This initiative has enhanced employee awareness of mental health issues and ensured access to guidance and assistance when necessary
- Providing support to departmental units during their quarterly assessments and performance evaluations, along with the preparation and consolidation of detailed reports submitted to the managing partners, thereby facilitating informed decision-making
- Managing and ensuring the organization and currency of human resources documentation, encompassing both physical and digital records, while adhering to the requirements of Tanzanian labour laws
- This approach guarantees compliance and safeguards employee benefits
- For instance, records may include information on employee benefits, employment status, paid time off, sick time, or any other employee’s nonproductive hours
- Representing the organization at the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA), including drafting, reviewing, and attending to legal matters pertaining to company personnel
Administration Officer
Delina Group of Companies
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed the front desk operations to optimize efficiency and ensure comprehensive information dissemination; represented the organization’s brand by facilitating the seamless handling of visitor interactions as well as all incoming and outgoing communications with a high degree of professionalism
- Facilitated the efficient handling of courier deliveries, mail, client receptions, and documentation
- Adhered to procurement protocols when receiving goods from suppliers, as well as initiated administrative-related purchase requisitions and uploaded received invoices for processing payments
- Provided administrative and HR support to four departments, contributing to effective recruitment and retention of quality employees
- Oversaw corporate governance matters, leading to enhanced performance, compliance, and employee motivation
- Managed Delina’s office facility to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, security protocols, and environmental regulations
- This involved always maintaining secure premises by coordinating with the security company to manage and schedule security personnel, verifying that adequate security measures are implemented and operational, and supervising the management of keys and securing the facility
- Developed and instituted a system for logging and promptly addressing maintenance requests, prioritizing safety-related issues, ensuring that equipment utilized by staff is safe and operational
- Participated in health and safety audits to assess compliance and improvements
- Cultivated and maintained effective relationships with office service vendors, ensuring that Delina’s expectations are communicated clearly and met consistently, and that payments are processed in a timely manner
- Coordinated travel logistics for departmental personnel and significant external stakeholders in alignment with Delina's operational requirements, prioritizing the safety, security, and overall wellbeing of travellers, while ensuring compliance with Delina's internal policies and applicable statutory regulations
- Oversaw financial aspects related to travel, including processing advance requests, travel expense claims, and the accounting of travel expenses
- Maintained comprehensive financial records associated with the pillar of travel and transport and collaborated with financial auditors to address inquiries related to travel-related expense audits
- Facilitated key meetings and events, including Board meetings, by ensuring the provision of all necessary logistical support to enable participants to concentrate on fulfilling the objectives of the meeting or event
- Assisted in the documentation processes by taking minutes, maintaining records, and organizing files, with particular emphasis on ensuring that all documentation related to Board meetings complies with statutory requirements
- Coordinated with the HR and General Manager to ensure adequate staffing levels for effective service delivery, achieved through strategic recruitment, personnel management, and the procurement of outsourced service providers
- Fostered talent development through continuous staff training, succession planning, and career management while employing a leadership style that promotes employee engagement
- Ensured compliance with best practices in human resource management, providing a safe and conducive working environment and fulfilling all legal and statutory obligations
Legal Officer
M & A Attorneys
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a diverse array of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, client agreements, and partnership agreements, significantly enhancing the company's overall performance and client retention
- Addressed legal disputes and litigation matters by coordinating with external legal counsel and representing organizations in court or alternative dispute resolution settings, assisting advocates in the preparation of case materials and drafting a range of legal documents, pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Conducted legal due diligence assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions, and provided support for corporate governance matters, including preparation of board meeting minutes, resolutions, and regulatory filings
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive legal documentation, including corporate records, MOU’s, NDA’s, contracts, and regulatory filings, facilitating clients' registration of new companies and licensing with the Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA)
- Formulated and executed policies and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations across multiple entities represented by MA Attorneys, thereby enabling many companies to achieve regulatory compliance and mitigate the risk of penalties
- Conducted monitoring of legislative changes, regulatory updates, and legal trends affecting the supervised organizations, providing compliance strategy recommendations
- This facilitated prompt management response to support organizational strategies
- Provided legal counsel and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract interpretation, risk analysis, and compliance issues
- Conducted research and analysis of legal issues and regulations pertinent to the various entities represented by MA Attorneys
- Resulting to proper strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation
- Managed and safeguarded the intellectual property assets of 10 organizations, encompassing trademarks, copyrights, and patents
- Delivered legal training and guidance to employees across 20 companies under supervision regarding legal issues and best practices
- Responded promptly and professionally to legal inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and human resources, to address legal issues and support business initiatives
- Ensured compliance of client organizations' activities and operations with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards
Education
Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) -
Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College
12.2016
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) -
Chome Secondary School
12.2012
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) -
Chome Secondary School
10.2010
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Legal Compliance and Advisory
- Administrative Proficiency
- Conflict Resolution
- Regulatory Compliance
- Communication Skills
- Multi-Tasking Skills
References
- Emmanuel Mbuga Esq., Managing Partner, Legis Attorneys, +255 652 557 708, emmanuel@legisattorneys.co.tz
- Emmanuel Mwang’amba, General Manager, Delina group of companies, +255 769 268 183, emma@delinagroup.com
- Marwa Magau, Managing Partner, MA Attorneys, +255 655 450 684, magaumarwa@gmail.com
Trainingsattended
- Attended Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), Organized by the United States State Department
- Attended Seminar on Labour Laws and Unfair Dismissal, Organized by Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE)
Timeline
Assistant Human Resources Officer
Legis Attorneys
02.2020 - Current
Administration Officer
Delina Group of Companies
11.2018 - 12.2019
Legal Officer
M & A Attorneys
02.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) -
Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) -
Chome Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) -
Chome Secondary School