As a Legal Consultant at Arcadia, I provided strategic legal counsel to senior management, ensuring compliance, safeguarding interests, and enhancing legal protection. I worked with the compliance team to diligently monitor regional regulations, streamline operations, and minimize risks. Collaborating with HR, I aligned employment contracts with local laws for a harmonious work environment. I further aided in the development of privacy and cookie policies and strategies guided by the GDPR and FADP as well as international best practice.

As the Legal Officer, I ran the University's legal affairs department and provided corporate governance and secretarial support to its governance bodies.Key Responsibilities & Highlights:- Developing and implementing legal compliance policies and procedures, resulting in improved governance and reduced legal risks for the University. E.g Established and managed the University's first legal affairs department, streamlining legal processes and ensuring legal compliance, resulting in improved governance and reduced legal risks.- Drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, resulting in favorable contract terms and reduced legal risks for the University. E.g. Successfully drafted and negotiated vendor agreements, employment agreements, and tenancy agreements, resulting in favorable contract terms and minimized legal risks for the University.-Providing legal research, drafting, and advisory services, resulting in the development and implementation of policies that align with the University's strategic objectives and legal obligations. - Conducting regular legal audits to support the development, review, and maintenance of the university's governance tools, resulting in a robust and up-to-date legal framework. E.g.conducted legal audits, identifying potential risks and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, which supported the development, review, and maintenance of the University's governance tools, resulting in a robust and up-to-date legal framework.- Providing corporate governance and secretarial support to the University's governance bodies. This includes coordinating board meetings, preparing board resolutions,and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. By maintaining accurate corporate records and facilitating transparency and accountability, I contributed to the University's robust governance framework.

As an additional role to Legal Officer, I served as the Human Resources Officer during this period, responsible for HR needs assessments, contract reviews, recruitment processes, and employee welfare enhancements. My contributions led to significant cost reductions, reduced legal disputes, increased qualified candidates, improved employee satisfaction and retention, and streamlined leave management.

As a Pupil & Trainee Counsel at J Makumi & Co Advocates, I undertook a comprehensive six-month pupillage, followed by an additional six months of training and holding over work with the firm. During this time, I gained hands-on experience in preparing well-researched legal documents and pleadings, filling court documents, attending court, tribunal, and ADR proceedings, participating in client interviews, and maintaining the firm registry. This experience was invaluable in building my legal skills and expertise.

As a Judicial Attachment Intern at Machakos Law Courts, I provided essential support to the High Court Registry, assisted in the preparation of rulings and judgments for the assigned Magistrate, and conducted legal research on their behalf. This experience enhanced my understanding of legal procedures and research, contributing to my development as a Legal Professional.

During my tenure as a Research Assistant at Scott Christian University, I collaborated with the Office of the Registrar & Human Resource Administrator to review and develop University policies, including the Human Resource Policy and Financial Policy. Additionally, I contributed to the drafting of the University's Strategic Plan for the period 2012-2017 and prepared various proposals, including fundraising proposals, to support the institution's growth and development.