Joyce Mango
Mombasa
Summary
An experienced Legal Counsel with 4 years work experience providing strategic legal services to businesses in real estate and construction sectors. Started in private practice before transitioning to in-house and currently heads the legal department of the Rochman Group of Companies. Skilled in contract management, project financing, strategic partnerships, security perfection and corporate governance. Looking to expand this experience in a multinational organization offering exposure in cross-border business transactions, infrastructural development, regulatory compliance and international legal frameworks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Officer
Rochman Group
01.2024 - Current
- Ensures that the Rochman Group of Companies is well-represented and legally compliant.
- Provides strategic legal counsel to executive management.
- Drafts, reviews and negotiates the terms of different business contracts, offer letters, MoUs and undertakings.
- Advises on and verifies security documentation for the Group’s credit facilities.
- Represents the Group's legal interests in external meetings with banks and government agencies.
- Oversees the engagement of external litigation lawyers, negotiates legal fees, and evaluates their performance.
- Prepares and delivers weekly status reports on the progress of all legal matters.
- Chairs the Group's Audit Compliance Committee and conducts legal audits of its assets and liabilities.
- Assists with employment contracts, disciplinary processes, and resolving employee grievances.
Senior Associate
Wambui Kimani & Co. Advocates
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed the law firm on behalf of the Managing Partner based in England.
- Assigned tasks, supervised, mentored and evaluated the performance of junior team members.
- Prepared, registered and perfected securities for various credit facilities of financial institutions.
- Drafted contracts, registered leases, charges, and transfers, and handled conversion and subdivisions of titles.
- Assisted on succession and estate planning, trademark registration, and UK immigration for Kenyan and diaspora clients.
- Prepared pleadings and other litigation documents, and represented clients before courts and tribunals in Kenya.
- Supported with employee recruitment.
Associate Advocate
Sang Chambers & Partners Advocates
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Provided litigation and administrative support to the firm's partners and senior associates.
- Assisted in the registration of trademarks and patents.
- Represented clients including state corporations in the oil and gas industry.
- Oversaw the fast-tracking of all client matters before the Company Registry, Lands Registry, Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) and GDC.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi12-2017
Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) -
University of Nairobi
Mombasa12-2015
Skills
- LSK Member with current Practising Certificate
- Business & Real Estate Law
- Contract Management
- Legal Analysis & Documentation
- Project Financing
- Highly organized with keen attention to details Excellent written and verbal communication Leadership & Integrity
Referees
Wanjiku Nyoro Wairumbi
HR & General Manager
Rochman Group
Mobile: 0725202708
Mary Wambui Kimani
Managing Partner
Wambui Kimani & Co. Advocates
Mobile: +44 7918 764357
Bernard Kibet Sang
Managing Partner
Sang Chambers & Partners Advocates
Mobile: 0722251696
Timeline
Legal Officer
Rochman Group
01.2024 - Current
Senior Associate
Wambui Kimani & Co. Advocates
01.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Advocate
Sang Chambers & Partners Advocates
01.2019 - 04.2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Law -
Kenya School of Law
Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) -
University of Nairobi
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