GIDEON KIPNGENO MUTAI
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience in commercial, labour and employment, land and environment, insolvency law, and general civil litigation. Excellent in preparation, reviewing, and interpretation of legal documents, contract drafting, and litigation management, and committed to honest, transparent advising, and comprehensive representation. Proven track record in negotiating successful settlements and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at problem-solving and delivering impactful legal solutions that drive organizational success. Dedicated to bringing integrity and outstanding leadership to any company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Officer at
Kenya Wildlife Service
04.2022 - Current
- Drawing, reviewing, and vetting of contracts, leases, and legal agreements for compliance with applicable laws before signing off on them;
- Ensuring successful representation of Kenya Wildlife Service in court cases.
- Compiling information and evidence on cases;
- Engaging in negotiation processes for treaties and contracts with external organizations on behalf of the Kenya Wildlife Service;
- Offering expert legal opinions and advice on various matters;
- Analyzing and interpreting legal instruments and statutes;
- Managing filing processes to ensure accurate handling of legal proceedings;
- Facilitating dispute negotiations, achieving out-of-court settlements;
- Evaluating agreements for compliance with applicable laws before signing off on them;
- Researching changing laws, corporate plans, and industry trends to stay ahead of concerns;
Senior Legal Officer at
Anvilshield Holdings Limited
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Supporting the Head of department in the administrative running of the department;
- Examining and analyzing the legal implication of the company’s transactions with third parties, including but not limited to service providers, contractors, bankers, clients etc.;
- Liaising with appropriate government authorities, including law enforcement agencies on behalf of the company and its subsidiaries on all Legal matters, and confiscated and missing collaterals;
- Assisting the Debt Recovery department in dispensing recovery advisory, managing clients with arrears and recovery of loans and where necessary implementing relevant legal proceedings;
- Assisting the Risk Department in review of the loan documentation and review of the loan agreements before disbursement;
- Participating in credit approval committee meetings as and when required;
- Attending Court on behalf of the company and its subsidiaries as and when required and to negotiate settlement of disputes if any, between borrowers and the company;
- Assisting in the planning and conducting of training for Credit officers on legal documentation and recovery issues regard being had for developing proper risk identification and mitigation measures;
- Providing transactional advice, support and execution to the various departments within the company;
- Liaising with external counsels on all matters being handled by the external counsels;
- Undertaking legal research on best practices on matters relating to the company’s core business and propose appropriate determinations, decisions, or recommendations thereon;
- Ensuring safe custody of contracts and agreements and track their validity;
- Preparing periodic reports on legal disputes and remedial action taken by the Company
Senior Associate-Advocate at
Maina & Maina Advocates LLP
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Handling civil litigation matters on behalf of the firm;
- Overseeing the Conveyance and Commercial department;
- Providing detailed opinions, advice and updates to our conveyance and Commercial clients;
- Drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements;
- Conducting due diligence, which include searches;
- Attending the Companies and Lands’ Registries;
- Attendances at various Courts and tribunals;
- Drafting pleadings, correspondences and numerous other court documents;
- Meeting with corporate and individual clients;
- Researching and proffering legal opinions;
- Establishing an easy flowing working relationship with clients through open communication, meetings as well as constant vital communication with the clients;
- Perfection of securities as well as registration of patents, trademarks, trusts, drafting of various types of contracts, sale agreements, leases, chattels and mortgages, charges and debentures
Associate-Advocate at
Maina & Maina Advocates LLP
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Handling litigation matters on behalf of the firm
- Preparing Pleadings and General Applications on behalf of the firm
- Attending court to argue matters filed
- Preparing submissions on court matters
- Undertaking client interviews
- Preparing Legal Opinions on matters
- Attending to all correspondence related to litigation
Holding-Over Associate at
Maina & Maina Advocates
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Drafting court documents;
- Researching and proffering legal opinions;
- Conducting relevant crucial reviews and research on various legal issues;
- Drafting/Reviewing contracts and commercial agreements;
- Formation and registration of companies;
- Drafting and registration of securities;
- Drafting sale agreements for land, buildings, and apartments and registering their transfers
Pupil/Legal Assistant at
Maina & Maina Advocates
01.2018 - 07.2018
- I was entrusted with the responsibilities of assisting advocates in matters that required vast research and any other area that they needed assistance in such as getting instructions from walk-in clients, giving feedback to clients and ensuring that the turnaround time was perfect and that there were no unnecessary delays in execution of work
- I gained vast experience in litigation, court processes and general office operations and management as well as the operations of the Lands and Companies Registry I also gained experience in banking law, commercial law, conveyance, corporate law, banking law, drafting of various types of contracts, sale agreements, leases, chattels and mortgages, charges and debentures
Judicial Attachment
05.2014 - 07.2014
- The attachment opportunity allowed me to get hands-on experience of the court processes and gained a wider perspective and appreciation of the judiciary as an organ of government and an understanding of the application of the law
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi01.2018
Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) - Law
Moi University
Eldoret01.2016
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Kabianga High School
Kabianga01.2011
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION -
Kimori Academy
Mogogosiek01.2007
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Litigation management
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Working under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Legal research
Publications
Impact of Compulsory Acquisition of Land by the National Government on the Social and Economic Rights of the Persons Interested in Land Acquired, Dissertation, Moi University
References
- JAMES KAMAU NJERI, Managing Partner, JN Advocates, P.O Box 47291-00100, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100, +254 719 494 083, james@jnadvocates.com
- MAUREEN MAITAI, Managing Partner, Maitai & Co. Advocates LLP, P.O. BOX 15168-00400, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00400, +254 727 997 189, maureenmaitai@gmail.com
- MARTIN MAINA, Managing Partner, Maina & Maina Advocates LLP, P.O. BOX 2607-00200, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00200, +254 722 369 184, martin@mainadvocates.com
Admitted To Bar
11/29/18
Skills Acquired
- Analytical and critical skills
- Research skills
- Identifying and solving problem/ problem questions
- Time management skills
- Working under pressure and delivering results
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Certification
- Commissioner for Oaths
- Notary Public
Timeline
Legal Officer at
Kenya Wildlife Service
04.2022 - Current
Senior Legal Officer at
Anvilshield Holdings Limited
01.2022 - 03.2022
Senior Associate-Advocate at
Maina & Maina Advocates LLP
01.2020 - 12.2021
Associate-Advocate at
Maina & Maina Advocates LLP
12.2018 - 12.2019
Holding-Over Associate at
Maina & Maina Advocates
08.2018 - 11.2018
Pupil/Legal Assistant at
Maina & Maina Advocates
01.2018 - 07.2018
Judicial Attachment
05.2014 - 07.2014
Post-Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) - Law
Moi University
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Kabianga High School
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION -
Kimori Academy
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