Cleve Nyinge
Lawyer
Nairobi
Summary
Articulate Legal Officer with 8+ years in a corporate setting. Committed to modern law practices and creative problem solving. Adept in tracking industry changes, interpreting new legislation and policies and minimizing corporate risk. Honest Legal Officer with excellent oral communication and problem-solving skills. Unafraid to stand up for law and advise companies honestly. Committed to staying loyal while representing companies with many employees.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Associate Legal Consultant
Intrepid Africa Limited
Nairobi
10.2019 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Collaborated and led general counsel initiatives to support business issues and strategic objectives.
- Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas.
- Counseled staff on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Served as corporation lawyer corporation by managing daily operation and legal compliance.
- Demonstrated command of current and emerging legal developments and provided practical training, communication and advice to stakeholders.
- Obtained legal advice to facilitate hiring and staff employment to reach recruitment goals.
- Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
- Liaised with Human Resources to structure clear employment relationships.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Legal Assistant
Lumallas,Achieng and Kavere Advocates
Nairobi
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Created weekly, monthly and quarterly case status reports.
- Drafted and reviewed commercial agreement and policies for clients
Legal Officer
G-dane Technologies Limited
Nairobi
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Conducted legal audit to ensure company compliance with the current laws
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Conducting legal research and gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
Legal Trainee
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
Nairobi
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Created weekly, monthly and quarterly case reports.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner
Wameyo Onyango and Associates
Mombasa
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Legal Intern
Musinga & Company Advocates
Mombasa
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Consulted, Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Summarized deposition transcripts and case materials for senior review.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
United States International University-Africa
Nairobi Kenya 08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya 08.2008 - 12.2014
Skills
Negotiation
Interpersonal Communication
Self-Motivated
Dependable and Responsible
Corporation finance regulation proficiency
Time management
Intellectual property law
Corporate transactions
Corporate law
Corporate and business legal issues
Oral debate
Efficient researcher
Case analysis
Legal writing
Document filing
Reviewing documents
Business law
Administrative support
Evaluating contracts
Breach of contract
Document preparation
Legal compliance
Commercial law
Copyright agreements
Patent law
Accomplishments
- Achieved zero legal labor claims through effectively helping with company restructuring during the Covid 19 Pandemic
- Successfully assisted companies in securing their intellectual property rights
- Successfully advised companies on changes of employment law which led to change in company policies
Photography
Away from work i love taking photographs of people mostly weddings, corporate events and corporate portraits
Certification
Certified Advocate of The High Court of Kenya
Volunteer in Local Church
On weekends i volunteers in my local church in various capacities.
Timeline
Associate Legal Consultant
Intrepid Africa Limited
10.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Lumallas,Achieng and Kavere Advocates
01.2017 - 05.2017
Legal Officer
G-dane Technologies Limited
10.2016 - 12.2016
Legal Trainee
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
01.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - International Relations
United States International University-Africa
08.2014 - Current
Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner
Wameyo Onyango and Associates
01.2013 - 12.2013
Legal Intern
Musinga & Company Advocates
04.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Moi University
08.2008 - 12.2014