JOY NASHIPAI
Nairobi
Summary
An astute, self - driven, flexible and adaptable Legal Consultant, seeking a position in the corporate field, where I can lend and utilize my skills and knowledge. I am seeking a role that will help enhance my interest in corporate and commercial law and build an exceptional brand that will bring outstanding value to markets and clients. I am a global citizen eager to interact with diverse markets and enhance my skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Consultant
ADILI CORPORATE SERVICES KENYA LLP
Nairobi
08.2022 - Current
- Conducting research and drafting legal opinions on complex matters affecting companies and other corporate structures.
- Attending to the annual compliance of companies in line with the company laws, regulations, and articles of association.
- Preparation and filing of documents pertaining to company restructurings, and other changes in companies in the portfolio.
- Assisting in the incorporation, administration, and dissolution of Kenyan companies and foreign entities.
- Attending to immigration applications, such as work and residence permits, and duty remission facilities for expatriate staff.
- Attending to filings on intellectual property applications.
- Attending Board and Shareholder meetings, and consequently drafting minutes, and maintaining the minute book.
- Attending to drafting resolutions of unique matters, such as the opening of bank accounts and bank mandates.
Secondee In House Counsel
FOOD FOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Nairobi
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Reviewed, drafted and negotiated commercial contracts.
- Assisted in developing internal policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted with coordinating with outsourced counsel on various legal matters.
- Conducted trainings on data protection and employment law, and assisted with developing training programs.
- Assisted with developing a legal register for the organization to adhere to annual compliance requirements.
Junior Lawyer
ANJARWALLA & KHANNA LLP
Nairobi
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Drafted legal opinions on corporate restructurings, employment and labor relations, fintech, and anti-money laundering matters.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and negotiated commercial contracts.
- Assisted with data protection registrations and offered data protection advice to ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior associates in conducting legal due diligence in potential mergers and acquisitions transactions.
- Reviewed organizational policies to ensure compliance with Kenyan and international laws and regulations.
Legal Assistant
THE LAWDOWN AFRICA (fka CORPORATE JUROR)
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Involved in drafting articles on legal matters in the marketing and advertising sector.
- Participated in meetings and drafted minutes of internal affairs in the core company, Alternative Agency.
- Drafted concept papers on partnerships for Corporate Juror, and papers on corporate governance for publishing.
- Assisted in conducting training in data protection and governance.
Legal Intern
OCHIENG TEDDY ADVOCATES
Nairobi
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Chaired meetings of the Corporate Social Responsibility department, which ensured the smooth running of charity works and events.
- Drafted submissions in corporate litigation matters under the instructions of qualified advocates.
- Liaised with the Managing Partner in successfully negotiating matters in the construction industry that secured the client's property.
- Managed online filing of pleadings and court documentation, and organized virtual court sessions that ensured clients' matters were proficiently attended to.
Legal Attachee
MILIMANI AND KIBERA LAW COURTS
Nairobi
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Headed the group of legal attachés that created a bridge of liaison between the students and the judicial officers.
- Assisted the magistrate in drafting rulings and judgments.
- I was involved in the preparation of weekly and daily cause lists, which made the administration of justice smooth during my attachment period.
- Engaged in substantive research that ensured courts made sound rulings and judgments.
Legal Intern
MCKAY ADVOCATES
Nairobi
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted with attending to the annual compliance of companies.
- Assisted in drafting letters of engagement.
- Facilitated verification and dispatch of documents to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Assisted the debt collection team in drafting fee notes to keep the account records updated.
- Assisted with client management through routine updates to clients, to strategize on their matters.
Education
Master of Laws - Corporate And Financial Law
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
12-2025
Advocates Training Program - 9/9 Pass
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
12-2023
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Second class Honors, Upper Division
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
12-2022
Certified Secretaries (CS-K) - Pass
KASNEB EXAMINATION
12-2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
PRECIOUS BLOOD SECONDARY SCHOOL, RIRUTA
12-2016
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Employment law
- Immigration law
- Data privacy
- Corporate transactions
- Contract negotiation
- Legal due diligence
- Minutes writing
Certification
- Internet Governance|Kenya School of Internet Governance
- Data Protection Course|Strathmore University - CIPIT
- Legal and audit compliance|Amani Conflict Resolution Center
- McKinsey Forward Program|McKinsey & Company
- Information Communication Technology | Daystar University
Accomplishments
- Received an award for a full scholarship by the administration of the University of Nairobi to pursue a Master of Laws in Corporate and Financial Law
Volunteer Experience
- Business Registration Services - Drafting practice notes
- Kituo cha Sheria - Conducting legal aid
Co-curricular Interests
- Reading African-authored novels
- Adult coloring and painting
References
Simon Peter Kariuki|Manager, Adili Corporate Services, LLP|+254721636596
Edwina Warambo|Senior Associate, Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP|+25431032005
Conrad Atiang|Former Chairperson of the Malindi Law Society of Kenya| +254722287367
Timeline
Secondee In House Counsel
FOOD FOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION
11.2024 - 12.2024
Junior Lawyer
ANJARWALLA & KHANNA LLP
06.2024 - 11.2024
Legal Consultant
ADILI CORPORATE SERVICES KENYA LLP
08.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
THE LAWDOWN AFRICA (fka CORPORATE JUROR)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Intern
OCHIENG TEDDY ADVOCATES
01.2021 - 05.2021
Legal Attachee
MILIMANI AND KIBERA LAW COURTS
01.2020 - 03.2020
Legal Intern
MCKAY ADVOCATES
06.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Laws - Corporate And Financial Law
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Advocates Training Program - 9/9 Pass
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Second class Honors, Upper Division
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Certified Secretaries (CS-K) - Pass
KASNEB EXAMINATION
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
PRECIOUS BLOOD SECONDARY SCHOOL, RIRUTA
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