Jacqueline Muthoni
Advocate, High Court Of Kenya
Nairobi
Summary
I am an experienced assistant Legal Manager with a proven track record of career progression. I am proficient in negotiating legal instruments, providing legal representation, managing government relations, and overseeing personnel. I am committed to understanding clients' needs and delivering excellence in the practice of law.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT MANAGER - LEGAL SERVICES
TANA AND ATHI RIVERS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(TARDA)
9 2022 - Current
- Advising the Authority on all legal matters that may arise in its operations;
- Drawing and vetting of legal documents;
- Following up on cases filed against the Authority and preparation of legal reports and opinions and relevant pleadings
- Developing, implementing and reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation
- Coordinating service providers in legal matters.
- Undertaking legal research and advising the Authority on the legislation that affect the Authority and changes made thereof
- Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
- Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews
- Assisting the Manager legal services in preparing Board Papers
- Mentorship and appraisal of two junior legal officers assigned to the Litigation section.
Legal Officer- Litigation
Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Negotiated favorable settlements in multiple litigation cases, minimizing financial exposure for the company.
- Managed calendar for 20 Law firms to keep track of appointments and court dates for hearings and trials.
- Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal advice on various matters.
- Provided legal support in the development and execution of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborative arrangements.
- Reduced company liability by implementing effective risk management strategies and policies.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Assisted in the development of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
- Managed and supervised the in house document database to maintain litigation records.
- Advised executive leadership on regulatory changes impacting business operations, enabling proactive adjustments to maintain compliance.
- Managed a diverse caseload effectively by prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Created customized training programs for employees on relevant legal topics, fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for potential mergers and acquisitions, mitigating risks associated with transactions.
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for complex legal issues.
- Efficiently managed outside counsel relationships, controlling costs while ensuring access to specialized expertise when needed.
- Participated actively in corporate governance activities such as board meetings and annual shareholder events, offering sound legal perspectives on critical business decisions.
RESEARCH OFFICER
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Attendance of court as an Advocate
- Preparation of legal documents;
- Legal research
- Preparing correspondences and referral letters to various stakeholders in the justice system
- Head, Mentorship and internship program
- Head, Complaints Decentralization (Devolution)
- Team member, client welfare committee
- Team member, Rapid Response intervention team
- Organized and facilitated investigator and coordinator meetings, conferences and events associated with research activities.
- Managed project budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Evaluated existing research methods, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
- Liaised between departments to ensure timely dissemination of critical information relevant to ongoing projects.
- Contributed to policy recommendations informed by evidence-based analyses from conducted studies.
- Established strong working relationships with stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration on research projects.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LIAISON OFFICER
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE (NCAJ) AT JUDICIARY (THIS WAS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY)
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Conducting legal research in matters relating to legal policies and laws that NCAJ deems relevant to improve the justice system; Preparing and making logistic preparations of the meetings attended by the members of the NCAJ in the Office as well as Retreats and Collaboration forums; Taking minutes and preparing action points as well as Compiling reports of the various special working groups under NCAJ; Preparation of various special working groups meetings with various stakeholders in the justice system and private sector.
LEGAL INTERN
MILLER AND CO. ADVOCATES (GRIFFIN LEGAL PROJECT)
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisting my senior prepare for the management meetings as well as taking minutes; Making weekly reports on the ongoing project; Preparing and organizing the Logistics for the assigned team.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor's Degree in Law(LLB) - undefined
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Certificate in Computer Packages - undefined
Elgon View College- Eldoret
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
South Tetu Girls High School
Skills
Legal Research
Professionalcourses
- Psychosocial training and how to debrief, Office of the Director Public Prosecutions and GIZ
- Civil Rights Training, US Embassy
Advocateno
P105.12451/16
Telephoneno
0726425946/0722652534
References
- Mr. Francis Munyororo, Advocate, +254 722524440, francis@jmadvocates.com
- Mr. Robert Riitho, Advocate, +254716177672, robertriitho@gmail.com
- Mr. David Mwangi, Advocate, 0713164900
Activities
I am part of the Social Justice Team at Nairobi Chapel; my role includes giving free legal advice and mentorship to the young adults aged between eighteen years and twenty four years.
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the land commercialization Committee and successfully negotiated twenty million kenya shillings annual revenue to the Authority through various legal instruments.
- Documented and resolved a pending matter for 10 years which led to resolution of the conflict and an annual revenue of Kenya shillings four million.
- Successfully defended property in the Authority's favor in the Kenyan Courts
Timeline
Legal Officer- Litigation
Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority
05.2018 - 09.2022
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LIAISON OFFICER
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE (NCAJ) AT JUDICIARY (THIS WAS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY)
11.2015 - 02.2016
RESEARCH OFFICER
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
01.2014 - 03.2018
LEGAL INTERN
MILLER AND CO. ADVOCATES (GRIFFIN LEGAL PROJECT)
08.2012 - 01.2013
ASSISTANT MANAGER - LEGAL SERVICES
TANA AND ATHI RIVERS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(TARDA)
9 2022 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor's Degree in Law(LLB) - undefined
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Certificate in Computer Packages - undefined
Elgon View College- Eldoret
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
South Tetu Girls High School
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