Nancy Chege

• Manage over six Bank portfolios which include preparation and perfection of various Bank securities, preparation of reports, liaising with in-house counsel, providing updates and changes in various laws/regulations and legal research and advisories.
• Oversee over Eight multi-million/billion real estate portfolios which entails preparation of various contracts, ensuring compliance by developers, due-diligence, undertaking registration, overseeing a team to ensure streamlined and efficient services and overall delivery of quality results.
• Review of contracts to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients.
• Analyze complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions for client challenges.
• Develop, review and update clear and concise status reports on ongoing legal matters that enhances communication with clients.
• Streamlining internal processes by creating templates for standard legal documents and correspondence.
• Mentoring junior associates within the firm, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices and industry standards.

• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases or completion of transactions.
• Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
• Prepared proposals and attended pitch meetings to enhance the growth of the firm.
• Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in various areas of the law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
• Established and maintained an online database of records.

• Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
• Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
• Offered in-house training to company personnel on relevant aspects of law.
• Drafted agreements, contracts and other legal documents for various companies
• Monitored legal regulations and policies to keep our clients up to date with changing laws.
• Organized, scheduled and attended both internal and external meetings to provide legal updates or receive instructions.
• Took meeting minutes and kept records of meetings as well as disseminating the same to the team.
• Prepared weekly reports for various clients including Tier I Banks, Developments etc. as progress updates
• Examined, researched and interpreted laws related to the legal industry based on client needs.

Background

The ICRC sought to establish the implementation level of the ICRC Rules of War within the African Continent by investigating implementation of the Rules in various countries including Kenya. Our research was based on investigating various aspects such as inclusion of the rules into law, use as judicial precedent, statements made by members of the executive and legislature, ambassadors etc.

Responsibilities

• Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create a comprehensive report.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
• Cataloged data and research into various databases.

• Located authoritative and relevant legal precedent to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments.
• Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to establish and verify key case information.
• Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
• Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations
• Managed quality and project deadlines by working closely with the team to maintain adherence with project requirements.
• Compiled reports and recorded activities for projects as part of comprehensive, compliance-driven recordkeeping strategies.
• Prepared workplans, proposals, budget plans etc for various projects to be handled
• Assisted in management of the project which involved legal content creation, attending meetings with potential partners, ensuring that deadlines were adhered to etc.
• Developing an illustrated coffee book 'Impunity Watch' meant to create public awareness on various Human Rights issues

• Collected and analyzed data from over 30,000 polling stations.
• Managed critical data by ensuring to adhere to the highest level of confidentiality.
• Maintained and updated an online database of records.
• Ensured timely submission of analyzed reports to ensure that the data disseminated to the public was accurate.

• Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
• Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
• Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
• Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into the retail sector and reasons for its decline.
• Organized paperwork, including questionnaires for submission.