Cynthia Nduku Musembi
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
I am a legal professional with seven years' experience in offering legal services and counsel in diverse contexts. I work diligently, consistently, and whole-heartedly. I hold strongly to the moral values that have shaped my life and try to submit to the norms of hard-work, courage, humility and usefulness. With a strong background in legal research, litigation and commercial practice, I strive for excellence in service delivery, adaptability in problem-solving, critical-thinking and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Legal Associate
Britam Holdings PLC
07.2022 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed various commercial contracts and advised the business on the legal implications of agreements on its operations;
- Liaised with Regulators of the business and developed compliance best practices for the organization;
- Facilitated the perfection of securities to secure the business interests with respect to the staff loan book;
- Provided legal advise and services in the registration of SPVs and business subsidiaries;
- Offered in-house training to the organization's personnel on aspects of law impacting them and the business.
- Offered support in drafting and reviewing operational policies;
- Assisted in the registration of business trademarks to safeguard the business' intellectual property;
- Offered advice and support for the mitigation of legal risk;
- Managed legal records and files meticulously, ensuring proper organization and ease of access;
- Provided support to the management board by preparing board papers and taking minutes at board meetings;
- Advised the business on possible litigation and represented the business in court proceedings as a witness;
- Responded to demand letters addressed to the business;
- Liaised with external counsel for proper management of the business' legal cases;
- Carried our regular legislative reviews and provided legal opinions to the business on developments in statutes, regulations or case-law that impacted its operations;
- Supported the business in reviewing software contracts during its business systems acquisition project;
- Assisted the Trust secretary to provide legal support to the Britam Staff Pension Schemes;
- Collaborated with the Human Resources department and external counsel to respond to employment claims and safeguard the business' interests;
- Provided legal and contractual support during the organization's project to remodel its branches;
- Provided legal advise and undertook contract review for the business' solar installation project;
- Supported the business' property management department, including liaising with various government offices to safeguard the business' and policyholders' interests in real property.
Lawyer & Associate Advocate
Musyimi & Company Advocates
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Took client instructions, reviewed evidence and attended court to represent the firm's clients;
- Prepared legal opinions and gave legal counsel to clients;
- Prepared commercial agreements and facilitated commercial transactions;
- Assisted companies in ensuring compliance with government regulators and provided general legal advice to businesses with respect to structuring/re-structuring and registration;
- Managed client matters end-to-end, including opening files, providing legal services, communication and billing;
- Took conduct of clients' cases in court from inception to execution of court orders;
- Researched and prepared legal opinions;
- Sat in the hiring panel of pupils and interns;
- Trained and provided mentorship to interns and pupils;
- Organized and delivered the firm's internal training and Continuous Legal Education;
- Ensured general regulatory compliance for clients;
- Facilitated dispute resolution including chairing negotiation and mediation meetings.
Pupil (Trainee Advocate)
Musyimi & Company Advocates
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Drafted litigation and legal commercial documents, attended court, offered legal assistance to advocates, carried out research and conducted the firm's internal Continuous Legal Education (CLEs);
- Accompanied Advocates to court;
- Managed the firm's litigation diary;
- Kept records and took notes for client files;
- Managed files through the firm's Bring Up system;
- Carried out legal research and prepared legal opinions;
- Researched and advised colleagues on developments in laws, regulations and case-law;
- Drafted court documents, commercial and conveyancing agreements with the aim of protecting clients' interests;
- Managed client communication.
Education
Company Secretarial Practice
KASNEB
Nairobi, Kenya12-2024
Certified Pension Trustee - Pensions
Trustee Development Program Kenya- College of Insurance
Nairobi, Kenya12-2023
Higher Diploma in Law - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Kenya01-2019
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Second Class Upper Division
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12-2016
Certificate of Completion of Level I & II - Language, French
Alliance Française, Nairobi
01.2010
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Legal research competency
- Legal documentation interpretation
- Reviewing contracts
- Contract Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Case Management
- Due diligence execution
- Case file organisation
- Negotiation aptitude
- Company law awareness
- Client relations
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Mediation proficiency
- Time-Sensitive task handling
- Negotiation
Certification
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Member of the Law Society of Kenya- P.105/16080/19
- Commissioner for Oaths
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
References
- Caroline Muriuki, Senior Partner, W. C. Muriuki Advocates, Kose Heights, 5th Floor, Argwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingham, Nairobi, 0720176117, cwambui@muriukilaw.com
- Mueni-Nyokabi Kahumbura, Legal Manager, Daystar University, P.O. Box 17-90145, Athi River, Athi River, Machakos, 90145, 0736864749, mueninyokabi.mn@gmail.com
- Muriuki Muriungi, Lecturer, University of Embu School of Law, Futuristic Centre, Block 8 Church Road, Off Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, 00100, 0727399786, muriungi.muriuki@embuni.ac.ke
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Travelling
Training
- Alliance Française, Nairobi, Certificate of Completion of Level I & II, 2010-01-01
- Wealth Creation Masterclass, Certificate of Completion, 2019-01-01
- Britam Leadership Program, Ongoing, 2024-01-01
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 1992-05-30
- Nationality: Kenyan
Current Employment
Principal Legal Associate, Britam Holdings PLC
Timeline
Principal Legal Associate
Britam Holdings PLC
07.2022 - Current
Lawyer & Associate Advocate
Musyimi & Company Advocates
02.2019 - 06.2022
Pupil (Trainee Advocate)
Musyimi & Company Advocates
01.2018 - 01.2019
Certificate of Completion of Level I & II - Language, French
Alliance Française, Nairobi
Company Secretarial Practice
KASNEB
Certified Pension Trustee - Pensions
Trustee Development Program Kenya- College of Insurance
Higher Diploma in Law - Law
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Second Class Upper Division
University of Nairobi
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