MAUREEN ANDEYO MUGANDA
Legal Analyst
Nairobi,P.O Box 9544
Summary
Ambitious Lawyer bringing extensive in-house counsel and law firm experience in wide variety of disciplines with emphasis in development finance and corporate law.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Analyst
International Finance Corporation
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2014 - Current
- Reviewing and negotiating early stage investment documentation such as mandate letters, confidentiality agreements, legal due diligence questionnaires and term sheets;
- Initiating, developing, and delivering internal training to investment officers regarding current legal issues and regulations in cross-border transactions;
- Conducting research on a broad range of issues, such as precedents for agreements, policy issues/requirements, country specific legal issues e.t.c;
- Reviewing investment agreements by identifying and analysing legal and policy issues, ensuring compliance with internal policy requirements and contributing to the negotiation and conclusion of agreements;
- Providing expertise on legal, policy and project structuring issues to investment staff;
- Training and mentoring new legal team members and administrative staff for the legal team;
- Acting as a point of contact for internal clients, external clients and external counsel in various jurisdictions and participating in conference calls;
- Working on Portfolio supervision tasks in respect of projects within the Sub Saharan Africa Region;
- Attending negotiations, as well as business meetings to develop transaction strategy;
- Facilitating expedient communication between external counsel and investment officers;
- Working and training new colleagues in the region to assist in achieving team and departmental goals; and
- Maintaining excellent working relationships with internal and external clients.
Legal Officer
Miller & Co. Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2011 - 07.2014
- Managed and supervised document database to maintain litigation records.
- Conducted legal research on various legal issues and drafted legal memorandums;
- Maintained confidential information, organized and tracked case files to ensure they were available and easily accessible to the senior counsel;
- Coordinated trial preparations, including preparing witnesses; and
- Closely monitored case status including corresponding with the client while ensuring all compliance issues are observed.
Legal Assistant
Blue Shield Insurance Company c/o Kabue Thumi & Co. Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes;
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion;
- Worked closely with litigation attorneys to research, complete trial preparations and create document drafts for court use; and
- Maintained litigation docket and calendars for five (5) attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions and other important deadlines.
Assistant Company Secretary
Specialists Corporate Consultants
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2008 - 02.2009
- Drafted professional memos, prepared meeting minutes and letters to support business objectives and growth;
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary;
- Developed recordkeeping systems for employee records and company documents to optimize operations and reduce project lags;
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels; and
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
Professional Course - Law
KASNEB
Nairobi, Kenya 11.2013 - 12.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Law (LL. B) - Law
Uganda Pentecostal University
Uganda 10.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Legal Research
undefinedHobbies and Interests
· Travelling.
· Cultural Exchange
· Hiking
Referees
Matthews Mofokeng,
Assistant General Counsel
IFC Legal Department, Nairobi
Cell: +254 719 233 204
Cell: +27 83 296 1082
e-mail: mmofokeng@ifc.org
Elizabeth Kimura,
Legal Counsel,
IFC Legal Department, Nairobi
Cell: +254 712 853 471
e-mail: ekimura@ifc.org
Timeline
Legal Analyst
International Finance Corporation
08.2014 - Current
Professional Course - Law
KASNEB
11.2013 - 12.2019
Legal Officer
Miller & Co. Advocates
11.2011 - 07.2014
Legal Assistant
Blue Shield Insurance Company c/o Kabue Thumi & Co. Advocates
01.2011 - 09.2011
Post Graduate Diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
01.2010 - 07.2011
Assistant Company Secretary
Specialists Corporate Consultants
08.2008 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Law (LL. B) - Law
Uganda Pentecostal University
10.2004 - 12.2008
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