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Angela Sabiri Karamba

Angela Sabiri Karamba

Nairobi

Summary

In- House Legal Counsel and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 15 years of work experience, over 9 years as in- house counsel at Safaricom PLC with proven general counsel experience in a dynamic business environment. Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate and commercial law, litigation management, dispute resolution, consumer protection law, entertainment law, and managing legal risk with experience working in Kenya). Legal lead on Entertainment law covering content, video, music streaming and gaming. Subject matter expert on intellectual property (IP) law handling Safaricom’s IP portfolio. Member of the Law Society of Kenya. Winner of national and regional awards demonstrating exemplary collaboration as legal business partner.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Counsel

Safaricom PLC
10.2014 - Current
  • Consumer Business Division and Channels, Sales and Distribution Division supporting over 1,000 internal customers - Contract Management: Negotiation, drafting, and review of various contracts, agreements, and partnerships, including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, terms and conditions and content creation agreements; legal advisory; risk management; legal, regulatory and organisational compliance; legal advisory to Safaricom subsidiary Safaricom
  • Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC (STEP); and internal and external key stakeholder management
  • Achievements:
  • Nominated for and won the 2021 Vodacom CEO Team Awards as the legal lead in a cross-functional team that developed and took to market the device financing program known as Lipa Mdogo Mdogo.
  • The program sought to broaden data democratisation in Kenya, by enabling subscribers to purchase a smartphone via manageable daily instalments of as low as Kshs 20 (approximately $ 1).
  • In August 2021, I successfully turned a litigious situation with a popular musician into a mutually beneficial relationship, making him a brand ambassador and saving the company Kshs. 40,000,000.00.
  • Nominated for and won the 2020 Vodacom CEO Team Awards developed, managed and delivered a USSD and IVR information service (the Covid-19 Helpline) with an escalation process leading to the Ministry of Health’s Rapid Response Team.
  • Nominated for and won the 2020 Safaricom CEO Staff Awards as the legal lead in a cross functional team that delivered the Covid-19 Helpline to the Government of Kenya within record time.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Served as the lead legal counsel for the BYOB (Be Your Own Boss) TV show, overseeing its legal administrative functions associated with the show, and providing general legal counsel on all production affairs, including television development and production, contractual issues; clearance issues involving all aspects of intellectual property, and publicity and promotional activities
  • Successfully lobbied the Chairperson of the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) to grant Safaricom an “approval in principle” (a novel concept at the time) due to Covid-19 regulations, which enabled the company to run its promotional agendas, consequently meeting its revenue target for FY 2020
  • Spearheaded the digitization of the intellectual property portfolio thus reducing the manual elements and improving efficiency
  • Significantly contributed to Safaricom’s main revenue generating unit, serving as an integral function in providing strong legal counsel for complex commercial and legal issues.
  • Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution.
  • Assessed claims filed against or on behalf of company and worked with outside counsel and management to define and implement strategy.
  • Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
  • Demonstrated command of current and emerging legal developments and provided practical training, communication and advice to stakeholders.
  • Liaised with Human Resources to review and enhance HR policies and review employee contracts.
  • Advised senior executives through major decisions and follow-up litigations.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
  • Created bespoke templates for new services.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to senior management.
  • Review pleadings, motions and other legal documents drafted by external counsels in court proceedings.

Associate

MMAN ADVOCATES
01.2011 - 10.2014
  • Litigation; company incorporation; drafted legal documents; due diligence; research; legal advice, Banking and Finance
  • Corporate, Commercial, Employment and Pensions, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Projects and Real Estate
  • Achievements:
  • Counselled businesses in connection with their ongoing contractual relationships with domestic and international customers, suppliers, and distributors
  • Prepared legal analyses and assessed specific company risks as part of due diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions transactions
  • Represented sophisticated clients in complex litigation matters involving primarily financial services, securities fraud, business torts, professional negligence, construction defect and insurance bad faith
  • Advised clients on all compliance issues and ensured all statutory and regulatory laws were complied with.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Legal Officer

Zahra Signs Limited
09.2010 - 01.2011
  • Employment law; standard operating procedure management; ensuring compliance and anti-laundering regulations; communication support
  • Achievements:
  • Participated in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution
  • Ensured legal and regulatory compliance regarding financial and human resources functions
  • Coordinated administrative matters of internal staff sections and external agencies at the executive level
  • Conducted planning and staffing for multiple unit deployments to support operations and training exercises.

Education

Professional certifications -

First Cohort) Addleshaw Goddard 2022 CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers -

2022

Professional Training Certificate - Entertainment Law -

Osgoode Hall Law School of York University
2019

Lead Safaricom Panellist -

2019

2016

Master of Law - Banking and Financial Services

University of Melbourne
2010

Post Graduate Diploma - Law

Kenya School of Law
2006

Bachelor of Laws Degree LL.B -

University of Nairobi
2005

Skills

  • Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
  • Coaching and mentorship
  • Intellectual Property
  • Legal and compliance audits
  • Highest standards of ethics and integrity
  • Sound commercial mindset with ability to work effectively with the Business to advise and mitigate legal risks
  • Legal Writing
  • Reviewing Documents
  • Legal Compliance
  • Commercial Law
  • Document Preparation
  • Evaluating Contracts
  • Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner”
  • Sound leadership and stakeholder management
  • Well-versed in how businesses operate with financial acumen
  • Emotional intelligence and high levels of self-awareness
  • Excellent judgement and analytical skills

Interests

ANGELA SABIRI KARAMBA , In-house Legal Counsel | Advocate of the High Court of Kenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-s-karamba-6094487a/

Work Availability

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Quote

Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel

Timeline

Legal Counsel

Safaricom PLC
10.2014 - Current

Associate

MMAN ADVOCATES
01.2011 - 10.2014

Legal Officer

Zahra Signs Limited
09.2010 - 01.2011

Professional certifications -

First Cohort) Addleshaw Goddard 2022 CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers -

Professional Training Certificate - Entertainment Law -

Osgoode Hall Law School of York University

Lead Safaricom Panellist -

Master of Law - Banking and Financial Services

University of Melbourne

Post Graduate Diploma - Law

Kenya School of Law

Bachelor of Laws Degree LL.B -

University of Nairobi

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