Nelly Stella Kaisi
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Experienced legal professional with a proven track record of delivering impactful results and driving positive outcomes. Possesses extensive knowledge in various areas of corporate law, risk management, business operations and corporate governance. Recognized for fostering strong team collaboration and adeptly adapting to evolving challenges. Highly regarded for integrity, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD OF LEGAL,COMPANY SECRETARY&OPERATIONS MANAGER
Technomed Company Limited
08.2020 - Current
- Draft and review Contracts and other legal documents
- Provide legal advice and support to management and staff by ensuring that commercially oriented, practical legal advice and solutions are given in an effective manner.
- File Annual Returns for the Company and ensure compliance with regulatory provisions.
- Oversee every legal process or procedure for the Company, such as share transfer, mergers and acquisitions, securities perfection, etc
- Apply and obtain necessary Licenses for the running of the business and ensure their timely renewal
- Evaluate performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep everything on-track.
- Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Enforce organizational rules and incorporate policy changes into company's day-to-day activities.
- Collaborate with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Minimize risk exposure through careful legal advice on business operations and strategic plans of the company.
- Liaise with external counsels for a wide range of commercial transactions and legal matters
- Oversee the daily runnings of the company as Operations Manager and act as a link between the Management of the company, employees of the company and the clients
ATTORNEY
Hallmark Legal
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Handling various corporate litigation matters on Commercial Law, Tax Law, Banking, Finance and Insurance Law, Employment and Labour disputes
- Securities perfection and enforcement for various clients in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar
- Advising and representing different companies in various business and investment related matters, joint ventures, property development Agreements, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Company Secretarial services
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts for various clients
- Draft and review policies for various clients
- NGO's registration and compliance matters
- Organize internal events, meetings and seminars for the Corporate Department
- Issue Legal Opinions
- Supervise a team of other corporate lawyers and prepare monthly reports on the Department's overall performance and pending assignments
- Organize social public events/seminars on behalf of the Firm
- Conduct research and issue Legal Opinions and Advice
- Handling various immigration matters including processing work permits and residence permits for foreign staffs of various clients
- Handling conveyancing and land matters such as land acquisitions, hotel leases and projects, subdivision of Apartments and commercial buildings and registration of transfer of titles in both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar
- Handling various tax matters, including tax consultation and litigation on behalf of various clients
- Draft pleadings.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and commercial matters.
SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER
Hallmark Legal
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Draft Mortgage Deeds, Debentures, Deeds of Subordination and preparation of relevant Land Forms in facilitating registration of Mortgages or Transfer of Rights of Occupancy
- Prepare Applications for Notification of Mergers and Acquisitions to be filed at the Fair Competition Commission
- Draft and Review Complex Contracts and Policies
- Registration of Trademarks, Service Marks and Patents
- Assist in registration of new Companies and process relevant licenses for them
- Regulatory compliance check and advise for various clients
- Prepare documents for liquidation process for various clients
- Attend Arbitration proceedings for clients.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Composed correspondence and relevant memoranda and accurately transcribed dictation.
LEGAL OFFICER
Law Concult Advocates
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Draft and Review Contracts and Policies
- Registration of Trademarks, Service Marks and Patents
- Registration of new Companies
- Obtain relevant licenses for the new Companies
- Conduct research for new cases
- Conveyancing
- Attend Courts and Tribunals
- Managed and supervised document database to maintain litigation records.
LEGAL DATA RESEARCHER & ANALYST
Judiciary of the United Republic of Tanzania
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Review case files at the High Court of Dar Es Salaam - Main Registry to identify and determine major causes of delay of suits
- Review Judges' performance in dispensing cases and prepare monthly reports on the same
- Identify Law provisions in Civil Procedures Act, Criminal Procedures Act and various other Laws that need to be amended so as to enhance quick delivery of justice and submit a report on such provisions
- Develop strategic plans to reduce case pilling and delays
- Develop a new case-filling system to be introduced in all courts for better record-keeping of cases
- Attend monthly meetings with Judges and supervisors regarding overall performance of the assigned tasks.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Legal Practice
Law School of Tanzania
01-2019
Bachelor of Laws - LL.B
Tumaini University
01-2008
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education
St. Mary's International School
Skills
- Corporate and Business Legal Matters
- Organization and Administration
- Commercial Litigation Experience
- Company Secretarial Matters
- Legal Compliance Management
- Legal Document Drafting, Preparation, Review
- Legal Research
- Legal Advisory Services
- Legal Advice & Opinion
- Staff Supervision
Affiliations
- Tanganyika Law Society - Member
- East African Law Society - Member
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Korean
Elementary
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/02/82
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Training
Financial Markets Operations and Infrastructure, 2020
Due Diligence: Nuts and Bolts for Corporate Acquisition, 2023
Tax Dispute Settlements Mechanism in Tanzania, 2024
REFEREES
1. Eng. Wilbard Sianga - Managing Director
Technomed Company Limited
P.O.BOX 35615,
DAR ES SALAAM.
E-mail: info@technomed.co.tz
2. Mr. Denis E. Lyimo – Managing Partner
LexActo Attorneys
PSSSF House – 6th Floor Morogoro road/ Samora Avenue Junction
DAR ES SALAAM.
E-mail: dennis.lyimo@lexacto.com
3. Mr. Jovinson Kagirwa, Advocate
Senior Associate & Head of Litigation Department
Hallmark Legal
P.O.BOX 13811,
DAR ES SALAAM.
Mobile: +255763685702
Timeline
HEAD OF LEGAL,COMPANY SECRETARY&OPERATIONS MANAGER
Technomed Company Limited
08.2020 - Current
ATTORNEY
Hallmark Legal
07.2019 - 08.2020
SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER
Hallmark Legal
09.2017 - 06.2019
LEGAL OFFICER
Law Concult Advocates
01.2015 - 12.2016
LEGAL DATA RESEARCHER & ANALYST
Judiciary of the United Republic of Tanzania
01.2009 - 12.2013
Postgraduate Diploma - Legal Practice
Law School of Tanzania
Bachelor of Laws - LL.B
Tumaini University
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education
St. Mary's International School
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