Mariciana Nekesa Sigadah
Nairobi
Summary
Accomplished Advocate with over four years of diverse experience in corporate legal advisory, litigation management, and compliance. Proven expertise in drafting and reviewing contracts, managing complex litigation cases, and ensuring organizational adherence to legal and regulatory standards, including data protection laws. Adept at delivering impactful legal opinions, training teams across departments, and supporting corporate governance initiatives. Fluent in English, Swahili, and Spanish, with a passion for empowering businesses through innovative legal solutions and sound judgment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Officer
Airtel Networks Kenya Limited
Nairobi
07.2023 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed contracts to ensure alignment with company policies and legal standards.
- Managed litigation, including correspondence with external counsel, case follow-ups, and negotiating and processing fee payments.
- Conducted quarterly compliance checks to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensured company-wide compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
- Provided legal training to other departments, tailoring sessions to meet specific business needs.
- Prepared monthly legal reports to track performance and provide insights to senior management.
- Supported corporate governance initiatives, and advised on compliance requirements.
- Delivered legal opinions and guidance to support business operations and strategic decision-making.
Legal Associate
Bonventure & Associates
Nairobi
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Successfully litigated diverse cases in criminal, employment, probate, and taxation law, achieving favorable judgments in over 80% of matters
- Drafted pleadings, submissions, and other legal documents with precision and adherence to statutory requirements
- Managed conveyancing matters, including property transfers and client advisory
- Strengthened client relationships through effective communication and timely updates
Pupillage/Legal Trainee
Wafula Washika & Associates
Nairobi
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted in filing cases, drafting pleadings, and conducting extensive legal research
- Represented the firm in court and client meetings, holding briefs in complex cases
- Contributed to the preparation of submissions that led to notable case wins
Research Assistant
Utawala Applied Research Institute
Nairobi
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on county legislation to evaluate the implementation of devolution
- Analyzed county Hansards and authored a report presented to the Council of Governors
Legal Intern
Simtabi Limited
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Drafted contracts and legal opinions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws
- Filed tax returns and managed client correspondence effectively
- Played a key role in negotiation meetings, drafting detailed minutes and agreements
Legal Assistant
Thika Magistrate Law Courts
Nairobi
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Drafted judgments and conducted legal research for a Senior Principal Magistrate
- Attended court sessions and assisted clerks in managing case files and exhibitions
Education
Advocates Training Program -
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi12.2021
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Strathmore University
Nairobi06.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Moi Girls’ School
Nairobi12-2013
Skills
- Contract drafting and review
- Litigation management
- Compliance and regulatory advisory
- Data protection and privacy compliance
- Corporate governance and board support
- Legal research and analysis
- Legal training and knowledge sharing
- Legal risk assessment and mitigation
- Report writing and presentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organization and time-management abilities
Projects
- Data Protection Compliance Program at Airtel, Designed and implemented processes to ensure the company adhered to local and international data protection regulations.
- While at Utawala Applied Research Institute, I contributed to policy report on devolution through detailed research and analysis of county legislation that was presented to the Council of Governors.
- Dissertation on E-Commerce Tax Laws, Explored gaps in Kenyan tax law, proposing actionable recommendations to address taxation challenges in the digital economy.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Officer
Airtel Networks Kenya Limited
07.2023 - Current
Legal Associate
Bonventure & Associates
11.2021 - 06.2023
Pupillage/Legal Trainee
Wafula Washika & Associates
01.2020 - 10.2021
Legal Intern
Simtabi Limited
02.2019 - 07.2019
Research Assistant
Utawala Applied Research Institute
08.2018 - 08.2019
Legal Assistant
Thika Magistrate Law Courts
04.2016 - 06.2016
Advocates Training Program -
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
Strathmore University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Moi Girls’ School
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