Lee Gachari
Legal
Nairobi
Summary
Organized and results-oriented Legal Manager with 5 years of legal experience in one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) leading in the field of Technology with over 226,000 communication sites. Comprehensive expertise in Commercial Law, Litigation, Privacy, Compliance and Risk, Licensing and Regulatory, Legal Operations and Management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Legal Manager
ATC Kenya
Nairobi
09.2019 - Current
- Built Privacy Program in compliance with Data Protection Regulations in Kenya;
- Ensured compliance with telecommunications Licensing and company secretarial requirements;
- Conducted 100% OFAC searches for vendors, staff, landlords & customers;
- Conducted FCPA, OFAC, DOA & HR training for employees & third parties;
- Forecasting, formulation and management of legal budget annually;
- Tracking national & county legislation and advised business impact;
- Supported General Counsel Africa with automation of processes and legal operations in 6 African Markets;
- Negotiated, drafted and managed 30+ customer agreements and 40+ vendor contracts with CLM software and Smart sheet;
- Resolved 50% of litigation disputes annually and minimized 70% of disputes from emanating into litigation and obtained favorable settlements saving significant financial resources.
- Supervised team of 2 attorneys, paralegals and other legal personnel in conduct of corporate legal and administrative business.
Legal Consultant
Tingle Software
11.2018 - Current
- Development of 1 Privacy Policy for Company and personal data collected.
- Reviewing of 5+ software agreements on behalf of Company to ensure conforming to industry practices while protecting Employer interests.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
Trainee Advocate
Kibatia and Company Advocates
Nairobi
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Preparation of Commercial Documents for example Joint Venture Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Blank share transfer forms, CR 12, and CR 1, among others
- Preparation of Conveyancing documents for example Agreements for sale and lease Agreements for commercial and residential properties
- Overseeing Conveyance and Commercial transactions at onset till registration at Land and Company Registries
- Drafting litigation documents including Plaints, Notice of Motion Applications, Originating Summons and Chamber summons
- Attending court proceedings and court registries for filing and following up on litigation matters
- Conducting client interviews including advising clients on litigation, conveyancing and commercial matters and drawing detailed legal opinions on legal concerns.
Legal Intern
Kikuyu Law Courts
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Preparation of 15+ civil, criminal and small claims judgments
- Registry filings from Counsel and firm clerks
- Preparation for 20+ trials together with the court clerk.
Education
Diploma in Law - Legal Studies
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi 01.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law - Legal Studies
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, 30 01.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Karima Boys High School
Nyeri, Nyeri District, Kenya 01.2010 - 12.2014
Skills
Telecommunications Law
Commercial Law
Corporate Law
Data Privacy Law
Contract Law
Employment Law
Legal Compliance
Legal Operations
Build Strong Relationships
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service skills
Leadership skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification
Advocate's Practising Certificate (2024), Law Society of Kenya Nairobi, P. 105/17709/20
Awards
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya - Hon. Chief Justice Maraga (Feb 2020) Admission to the Bar of Advocates.
- Certificate of Recognition - ATC Kenya & Q Sourcing (Dec 2020)
- Reward and Recognition 2020 - ATC Kenya (May 2020)
- Reward and Recognition - ATC Kenya (Aug 2022)
References
- Lorna Nyandat, Head of Legal and Regulatory, ATC Kenya
- June Okal, Senior Public Policy Manager, ICANN
- Maxwell Weru, Chief Executive Officer, Tingle Software
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 2 staff members.
- Achieved Legal Operations in the market by introducing the utilization of Smartsheet as a CLM and tracking tool.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the successful M&A integration of Eaton and ATC.
Timeline
Legal Manager
ATC Kenya
09.2019 - Current
Legal Consultant
Tingle Software
11.2018 - Current
Trainee Advocate
Kibatia and Company Advocates
08.2018 - 09.2019
Diploma in Law - Legal Studies
Kenya School of Law
01.2018 - 04.2019
Legal Intern
Kikuyu Law Courts
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law - Legal Studies
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
01.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Karima Boys High School
01.2010 - 12.2014