JOY NASHIPAI
Nairobi
Summary
An astute, self-driven, and adaptable Legal Consultant with extensive experience in corporate and commercial law. Adept at regulatory compliance, legal drafting, due diligence, and contract negotiation, with a strong interest in technology, data privacy, and corporate governance. Seeking to leverage legal expertise to enhance organizational value and build a globally impactful career.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Associate
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.
Seconded In-House Counsel
Food for Education Foundation
Nairobi
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Reviewed, drafted and negotiated commercial and employment 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 - 02.2025
- 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 (Corporate Juror)
Nairobi
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 Attachée
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 (LL.M.) - Corporate and Financial Law
University of Nairobi
12-2026
Advocates Training Program -
Kenya School of Law
12.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Second Class Honours Upper Division
University of Nairobi
12.2022
Certified Secretaries (CS-K) -
KASNEB Examination Board
12.2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Precious Blood Secondary School, Riruta
12.2016
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Corporate Transactions
- Employment Law
- Contract negotiation
- Immigration Law
- Legal Due Diligence
- Data Privacy
- Corporate Secretarial
Certification
- Internet Governance | Kenya School of Internet Governance
- Data Protection and Compliance | Strathmore University (CIPIT)
- Legal Aid and Conflict Resolution | Amani Centre
- ICT Compliance | Daystar University
Volunteer Experience
- Kituo Cha Sheria: Legal aid services and community legal education.
- Business Registration Services: Drafting practice notes on incorporation.
Awards
Full scholarship award by the University of Nairobi to pursue a Master of Laws(LLM) in Corporate and Financial Law.
Co Curricular Interests
- Reading African-authored novels
- Adult coloring and painting
References
- Simon Peter Kariuki, Head Company Secretary - Kaplan &Stratton,+254 721 646 996
- Edwina Warambo, Senior Associate, Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP, +254 713 002 005
- Conrad Atiang, Former Chairperson, Mombasa Law Society, +254 722 287 367
Timeline
Seconded In-House Counsel
Food for Education Foundation
11.2024 - 02.2025
Junior Lawyer
Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP
06.2024 - 02.2025
Legal Associate
Adili Corporate Services Kenya LLP
08.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant
The Lawdown Africa (Corporate Juror)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Intern
Ochieng Teddy Advocates
01.2021 - 05.2021
Legal Attachée
Milimani and Kibera Law Courts
01.2020 - 03.2020
Legal Intern
McKay Advocates
06.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Corporate and Financial Law
University of Nairobi
Advocates Training Program -
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Second Class Honours Upper Division
University of Nairobi
Certified Secretaries (CS-K) -
KASNEB Examination Board
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Precious Blood Secondary School, Riruta
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