GEOFREY MBUI ROBERT
Nairobi
Summary
Accomplished State Counsel at the Office of the Attorney General, adept in legal research and analysis, effectively advising on constitutional compliance. Proven track record in drafting enforceable contracts and mediating disputes, showcasing strong communication and collaborative teamwork skills to enhance government operations and reduce litigation costs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Counsel
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
Nairobi
12.2024 - Current
- Provides legal advice and opinions to government ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure compliance with the Constitution and applicable laws.
- Represents the national government and its organs in courts, tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution forums.
- Draft, review, and vet government contracts, agreements, legislation, and legal instruments to ensure legality and enforceability.
- Supports the Attorney-General in upholding the Constitution and advising on the constitutionality of laws and government actions.
- Facilitates negotiation, mediation, and settlement of disputes involving the government to reduce litigation and public expenditure.
Lawyer/Mediator
National Legal Aid Service
Nairobi
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Advising clients on various legal issues such as Employment disputes, Constitutional rights violations, children maintenance, and succession matters.
- Drafting mediation summons to various parties to invite them to mediation sessions.
- Conducting mediation sessions between parties to resolve disputes amicably.
- Drafting pleadings in children, employment, succession, and constitutional matters.
- Signing up clients in the Judiciary E-filling platform and assisting them in uploading pleadings.
Trainee Advocate
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
Nairobi
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on governmental transaction matters, civil claims, employment disputes, constitutional issues, human rights violations among others.
- Drafted Pleadings, Memos, Legal Opinions, Research papers, and Seminar Papers.
Litigation Assistant
MMM LLP
Nairobi
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted thorough and accurate legal research to support case preparation, including reviewing case law, statutes, and legal precedents.
- Drafted pleadings such as plaints, petitions, Motions, Summons, Replying Affidavits, Statements of Claims, Succession Petitions, and Replies to Suits.
Content Researcher and Writer
Alibaba Group
Remote
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted competitor products research and developed a strategy to beat the competition.
- Wrote well-researched articles on product trends in various industries.
- Conducted Keyword research, prepared article outlines, and wrote SEO articles.
Researcher and Writer
EA Publishing
New York -Remote
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Researching the Ukraine Crisis: Conducted in-depth research on the Ukraine crisis, analyzing political, social, and economic aspects.
- Writing Op-Eds on the Crisis: Developed and wrote well-researched op-eds that offer insightful perspectives on the Ukraine crisis.
- Crafting Opinion Articles on the Crisis: Wrote opinion articles that explored different facets of the Ukraine crisis, including its impact on international relations, humanitarian concerns, and geopolitical implications.
Researcher and Writer
Peace Humanity Org
Slovakia -Remote
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Researching Weekly Peace and Security Developments.
- Summarizing peace and security events for upload to the organization's website.
- Periodic journal Article contributions on the 'PEACE MONITOR'.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Law - ATP
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi01.2024
Associate Degree - Biblical Studies
Covenant Theological Seminary
North Carolina01.2021
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya01.2018
Skills
- Legal research and analysis
- Contract drafting and compliance
- Legislative and dispute analysis
- Mediation and negotiation strategies
- Government relations expertise
Certification
- Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity, University of California, Irvine, 09/01/24
- AI Augmented Professional Development Skills in the Digital Age, ALX & AL Group, 08/01/24
- Certified Mediator, Karl Mediation and Arbitration Center, 04/01/23
- OSCE/ODIHR Certified Election Observer, 01/01/23
- Reuters Digital Journalism, Reuters, 05/01/22
- Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cisco, 03/01/21
- Level II Bachelor in Church and Community Mobilization, University of Longlife Learning, 04/01/19
References
Available on request due to Data Protection laws, rules, and regulations.
Timeline
State Counsel
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
12.2024 - Current
Lawyer/Mediator
National Legal Aid Service
08.2024 - 11.2024
Trainee Advocate
Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice
02.2024 - 07.2024
Litigation Assistant
MMM LLP
07.2023 - 01.2024
Content Researcher and Writer
Alibaba Group
07.2022 - 12.2023
Researcher and Writer
EA Publishing
07.2022 - 06.2023
Researcher and Writer
Peace Humanity Org
01.2021 - 12.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Law - ATP
Kenya School of Law
Associate Degree - Biblical Studies
Covenant Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Kenyatta University