Help identify legal risks and work with other departments within the organization to develop strategies for managing and mitigating those risks. This involves drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements entered into by the organization. This includes drafting contract terms, identifying potential legal issues, and negotiating favourable terms on behalf of the organization.Ensure that the organization complies with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements. This may involve advising on corporate structure, board governance, regulatory compliance programs, and compliance with industry standards and best practices.Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues affecting the organization. Involves staying informed about changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization's operations and providing guidance based on current legal developments.Provided training and education to employees on legal issues relevant to their roles and responsibilities within the organization. This helps ensure that employees understand their legal obligations and responsibilities.

As a Research Fellow at the Equiano Institute, I undertook and lead advanced research initiatives centered on African legal systems, governance structures, and AI policy development. My responsibilities included: -I conducted comprehensive research on key legal and policy issues affecting African nations. This includes examining constitutional frameworks, legislative processes, judicial reforms, and human rights practices. My research also extends to the socio-political and economic factors that influence governance and law in Africa.-I worked closely with a multidisciplinary team of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to produce well-rounded research outputs. This collaboration ensured that our research incorporated diverse perspectives and is grounded in practical, real-world challenges faced by African societies.-I was actively involved in the publication of research findings in academic journals, policy briefs, and reports. Additionally, I present our research at international conferences, seminars, and workshops, contributing to the global discourse on African legal and governance issues. -I contribute to the development of policy recommendations that address gaps and challenges within African legal systems. I engage with governmental and non-governmental organizations to advocate for the implementation of these policies, aiming to foster sustainable development and governance reforms across the continent.This role allowed me to leverage my background as a legal counsel, applying it within an academic context to produce research that drives meaningful change in African governance and legal systems.

Responsible for conducting comprehensive legal analysis and research.Tasked with analyzing statutes, case laws and regulations to provide well-informed advice to clients and the partnership.Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, motions and other legal documents ensuring their accuracy, compliance with relevant laws and adherence to firm standards.Participated in client meetings, interviews and consultations. Assisted clients in understanding their legal rights and options available in law to ensure compliance with diverse legal principles.Collaborated with senior associates and partners in the development of legal strategies for the resolution of dispute matters. This includes the evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of cases, anticipating potential issues and proposing effective solutions. Assisted in managing and organizing case files, tracking deadlines and ensuring all necessary documentation is in order.

Conducted comprehensive research on a wide range of commercial law issues, staying updated on recent legal developments, regulations, and precedents.Participated in due diligence processes, reviewing contracts, financial records, and relevant documents to identify potential risks and opportunitiesAssisted in drafting legal documents, contracts, and agreements, ensuring they comply with all applicable laws and regulations.Contributed to the formulation of legal opinions and strategies to help clients navigate complex commercial legal matters.Collaborated with senior team members to communicate legal advice effectively to clients and provide them with actionable solutions.Assisted in mergers and acquisitions by drafting transaction documents, conducting regulatory compliance checks, and liaising with all involved parties.Analyzed complex legal issues and developed creative, business-focused solutions that aligned with clients' goals.Assisted in the development and execution of legal strategies, helping clients make informed decisions that mitigate risks and maximize opportunities.

Conducted in-depth legal research and analysis to support our clients. My role included staying up to date on relevant laws, treaties and regulations to provide accurate and timely information for our legal team.Actively involved in drafting legal documents such as contracts, memoranda, and briefs to assist our clients in navigating complex legal matters. This role required meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of diverse legal principles.Conducted client consultations, addressed client queries, and provided updates to clients on the progress of their cases ensuring effective communication and client satisfaction.Assisted in attending court hearings, preparing witness statements, drafting submissions and contributing to the firm's legal strategies.

Specialized in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the financial technology industry. I ensured that our company remained compliant with all relevant laws and regulations, helping to mitigate legal risks and promote responsible business practices.Negotiated and drafted a wide range of contracts, including partnerships, licensing agreements, and vendor contracts. I also worked closely with cross-functional teams to protect our company's interests and maintain strong business relationships.Safeguarded sensitive financial data and ensured compliance with data privacy laws such as the DPA, GDPR and CCPA. I further collaborated with our cybersecurity team to implement robust data protection measures.Managed and protected our intellectual property assets at Payd, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. My role involved developing IP strategies to maintain our competitive edge in the fast-paced fintech industry.I oversaw the company's dispute resolution efforts and provided guidance on risk management strategies to proactively address potential legal challenges. At Payd, I worked diligently to resolve disputes efficiently and protect our company's reputation.

Ensured strict adherence to county and national regulations governing the agrotech industry. In particular, I analyzed and interpreted complex legal frameworks to keep our operations fully compliant.Negotiated, drafted and reviewed contracts with suppliers, partners and customers. My role was to ensure that our agreements were clear, legally sound and aligned with the company's strategic objectives.Proactively identified legal risks that could impact the company's business and developed strategies to mitigate these risks. My expertise helped safeguard the company's interests and duly minimized any potential liabilities. Oversaw the protection of our intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. I worked to safeguard our innovations, products, and branding, helping to maintain our competitive edge in the agrotech market.Provided general and strategic legal counsel to the executive team, assisting in critical business and financial decisions. I ensured that critical legal considerations were integrated into the company's overall strategy, promoting sustainable growth and success in the agrotech sector.

Conducted research and analysis on existing and new capital market services, performance, characteristics and trends, business practices and financial risks to address the shortcomings and opportunities for capital market development in Kenya.Undertook feasibility studies for new capital markets products and services and made recommendations regarding their introduction and positioning in the capital markets.Implemented programs of structured face-to-face engagement with issuers, market intermediaries, and market infrastructure providers, aimed at enhancing the actual uptake of products and services.Developed business intelligence reports to inform proposals on improvement in product uptake.Developed programs relating to issuers, intermediaries and providers of market infrastructures to enhance product uptake; andDevised strategies to drive capital markets product uptake.Key contributions Investor confidence- Improved investor and issuer uptake of capital markets products and services Analysis- Identified challenges hindering the uptake of capital markets products and servicesRegulator relationship- Assisted in drafting strategic alliances that led to CMA MOUs with institutions like KEPSA, KAM, KBA, KEPFIC, and NSE amongst others to drive capital market development

Maintained and updated the record of all cases and legal matters handled by the media council. Further assisted in managing case calendars ensured all deadlines were met and facilitated communication between legal teams, media practitioners and external parties.Reviewed content for potential ethical violations, advised on responsible reporting practices and provided guidance to media professionals.Conducted in-depth legal research and analysis. This involved tracking changes in defamation laws, copyright issues, privacy regulations and other intellectual property concerns.