MARTHA MUTORO
High Court Advocate, Certified Secretary (CS)
Nairobi General,30
Summary
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Governance, Legal and regulatory compliance and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager-Governance & Company Secretarial
Equity Group Holdings
02.2024 - Current
- Kept abreast of changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environments affecting the company and provided regular updates to the management team on developments that may impact the company's operations.
- Ensured meticulous record-keeping of minutes and resolutions. Maintained an updated register of directors and secretary.
- Ensured all statutory declarations were accurately filed.
- Ensured timely submission of regulatory reports and letters. Oversaw and ensured compliance with statutory filings.
- Organized and coordinated board meetings and annual general meetings for both subsidiaries and the Group.
- Drafted agendas and timetables for board and annual general meetings.
- Prepared the Annual Board Calendar, Workplan, and Training Plan.
- Facilitated the timely dissemination of board papers.
- Support the Company Secretary in the preparation of board papers and other related functions.
- Conducted regular reviews of governance documents to ensure compliance and relevance.
- Collaborated in planning training programs for new and existing directors on corporate governance, duties, and responsibilities. Supported in the execution of training initiatives aimed at enhancing the corporate governance knowledge of the board.
- Assisted the Company Secretary in providing advice to the Board on legal and governance matters.
Legal Affairs & Compliance Manager
Cannon General Insurance (K) Ltd
8 2018 - 9 2023
- Assessed proposed actions and employee conduct for potential liability and offered suggestions for risk management and remedy
- Drafted and negotiated agreements and transactions on behalf of company
- Advised company on achieving statutory compliance by interpreting regulations, suggesting company policies and distributing literature on compliant work practices
- Provided legal opinion on legal matters such as large commercial transaction claims
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients
- Supervised team of legal personnel in conduct of corporate legal and administrative work
- Provided secretarial services to board and committees
- Preparing and circulating board papers.
Legal Officer
Cannon Assurance Ltd
03.2009 - 08.2018
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues
- Keeping track of advocate appointments and court dates for hearings and trials
- Processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
- Managed document database to maintain litigation records
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
Legal Assistant
General Accident Insurance Co. Ltd
07.2007 - 02.2009
- Received summons and opened claims
- Maintained database of claims being handled by external advocates
- Settled third party claims, disbursements and service providers' fees
- Prepared and drafted correspondence to maintain smooth communications with clients
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
Associate Advocate
Nyachiro Nyagaka & Co. Advocates
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Took instructions from clients with view of preparing briefs to be presented in court
- Prepared and maintained contacts with clients with regard to progress of cases
- Management of personnel on ad hoc basis and advising senior management on application and implementation of office rules
- Supported individuals with legal, physical, or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems
- Prepared of monthly progress reports regarding cases handled for various clients
- Drafted pleadings and correspondences
- Drafted file notes on evidence tendered in court and developments thereof noting to identify problems encountered, immediate action taken and research that ought to be undertaken before next hearing date
- Conveyancing, Arbitration, Debt collection
- Evaluation of staff and general office performance with view of proposing areas requiring improvement and setting standards of staff etiquette
- Gave legal advice and opinion to clients on third party claim
- Negotiated out of court settlement
- Liaised with professional colleagues in and out of office with view of updating myself with case law trends in bid to upgrade standards of service rendered to clients
- Undertook intensive research from printed periodicals, law reports and journals on various legal aspects with view of obtaining material that will assist in solving legal problems and enhancing legal knowledge
- Provided input in preparation and implementation of casework plans.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
Moi University
Eldoret 04.2001 -
Certified Public Secretary-CPS(K): Company Secretarial -
KASNEB
06.2013 - 05.2015
ACII: Diploma In Insurance - undefined
Chartered Insurance Institute
01.2011 - 05.2012
Skills
Strong Analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Good communication skills
Legal research
Organized and results-oriented
Strategic Planning
Talent Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Resource Allocation
Operations Management
Certification
06/01/15, Certified Public Secretary
Accomplishments
Spearheaded the negotiation of several high value cases that were eventually settled amicably
Successfully organized and coordinated the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Company
Affiliations
Law Society of Kenya
Institute of Certified Secretaries
Timeline
Senior Manager-Governance & Company Secretarial
Equity Group Holdings
02.2024 - Current
Certified Public Secretary-CPS(K): Company Secretarial -
KASNEB
06.2013 - 05.2015
ACII: Diploma In Insurance - undefined
Chartered Insurance Institute
01.2011 - 05.2012
Legal Officer
Cannon Assurance Ltd
03.2009 - 08.2018
Legal Assistant
General Accident Insurance Co. Ltd
07.2007 - 02.2009
Associate Advocate
Nyachiro Nyagaka & Co. Advocates
05.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Laws -
Moi University
04.2001 -
Legal Affairs & Compliance Manager
Cannon General Insurance (K) Ltd
8 2018 - 9 2023
06/01/15, Certified Public Secretary
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