Peris Muthoni Mwangi
Experienced Legal Practitioner
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Chevening Alumna (2019/2020) and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with eleven years of professional experience in legal practice. Possesses extensive knowledge and professional expertise in various areas of law, including general corporate, commercial, contract, banking, conveyancing/real estate, employment, intellectual property, finance, criminal justice, governmental, non-governmental, immigration, refugee, human rights, and international administrative law. Accomplished, self-driven, and ethical legal professional committed to utilizing skills and expertise to contribute to global efforts in identifying challenges and finding solutions to security, legal, and justice issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
County Solicitor
County Government of Kirinyaga
Kirinyaga County
12.2022 - Current
- As the inaugural County Solicitor for Kirinyaga County Government and the principal assistant to the County Attorney my achievements include; .
- Organizing, coordinating and managing administrative and legal functions of the County Legal Office
- Monitoring compliance with regulatory frameworks, drafting, amending and publishing 13 County Legislations.
- Ensuring implementation of the development strategies for the County Government legal services.
- Assisting departments in the County Executive in navigating regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks and advising the County Government on all matters relating to the Constitution, National Legislations, County Legislations, international law, human rights, consumer protection and legal aid.
- Managing a diverse caseload and liaising with external counsel, ensuring successful legal representation for the County Government in over 100 Court cases.
- Negotiating, drafting, vetting and interpreting documents and agreements for and on behalf of the County Executive and its agencies and offering tailored advise and guidance, reduce risk and exposure.
- Acting as a liaison between the County Government and other County Governments, the National Government, Attorney General and other institutions on legal matters.
Legal Officer & Programme Co-ordinator – Governance and Leadership
NuAfrica Pamoja Foundation
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2021 - 12.2022
- As the programme coordinator, my primary responsibility was to provide strategic and operational leadership for successful implementation of project activities and continuous improvement of the programme
- Headed the team of 3 people that designed and initiated the Governance and Leadership programme
- Successfully supervised and led the team from conception to execution of the programme
- Oversaw programme activities
- Set up the legal department at the organization and set up legal and compliance systems
- As the legal officer, I manage the day to day legal operations of the company
- Conducted legal research, Interpreted laws and gave legal advice on governance, human resource, real estate, intellectual property and contractual issues.
- Was responsible for mitigating the organization's legal and compliance risks
- Raised the awareness of legal and compliance obligations of the organization
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents.
- Designed and executed the governance and leadership programme.
- Successfully set up the legal department and legal systems from scratch
- Successfully delivered in a multi-functional role
- Oversaw three successful programme activities that benefited 850 youth in three counties.
Volunteer
Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre
Coventry, United Kingdom
02.2020 - 01.2021
- As a volunteer, my role involved assisting the advice teams during weekly social group appointments.
- Was involved in a range of activities from immigration advice to assisting asylum seekers, migrants and refugees in Coventry to integrate, rebuild their lives, and helped more than 20 refugees overcome challenges faced as migrants
- Helped refugees and their families understand their rights
- Assisted more than 10 migrant families search, identify and apply for appropriate housing
- Worked comfortably in a multi-cultural setting and this taught me the importance of tolerance, diversity and inclusiveness
Senior Associate
Onyango & Ameyo Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Led and supervised a team of seven Associate Advocates and five support staff
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated commercial, contract, conveyancing, bank security instruments and other legal documents
- Conducted legal research, issued legal opinions and advised clients on varying legal issues
- These clients included: government, international corporations, banks, international non-governmental organisations, parastatals and charity organisations
- Undertook criminal, civil and commercial litigation: this involved formulating litigation strategy, research, critical analysis, drafting pleadings, negotiation, dispute resolution and trial advocacy
- Undertook human resource functions and sat on the disciplinary committee
- Oversaw onboarding and training of 10 new staff
- Formulated and implemented successful litigation strategy that led to success in over twenty litigation matters in commercial/contract, labour & employment, finance, conveyance and criminal law
- Successfully negotiated and advised more than 20 corporate clients on mergers and acquisition of five different companies
- Inculcated a strong team spirit and fostered collaboration within the team
- Expanded the pupillage scheme from recruitment of 1 pupil to 3 pupils each year
- Performed beyond departmental expectations by excelling in human resource, leadership and management roles
Volunteer
Legal Advice Center (Kituo Cha Sheria)–Forced Migration Programme
Nairobi , Kenya
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Offered Pro-bono legal counsel to more than 150 refugees and asylum seekers on migration status and other human rights issues.
- Represented more than 30 refugees and asylum seekers in Court in criminal cases, guardianship applications and other legal matters
- Conducted legal research on migration and human rights issues
- Trained law enforcement and judicial officers on human rights, migration and refugee issues
- Represented more than 30 refugees in courts of law
- Successfully argued more than 15 guardianship applications
Associate
Omwancha Mukiri & Onyango Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted legal research, drafted legal opinions and other legal documents
- Prepared and reviewed Pleadings and other Court documents
- Undertook civil, commercial and criminal litigation
- Trained and supervised 15 office clerks and other support staff
Education
Master of Arts - Terrorism, International Crime and Global Security
Coventry University
United Kingdom 1 2019 - 1 2020
Post graduate diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi 01.2013 - 1 2014
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Makerere University
Kampala - Uganda 01.2007 - 1 2011
Skills
Legal research
Legal drafting
Critical analysis
Planning and organization
Communication (written and verbal)
Training and mentoring
Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal, networking and relationship-building
Leadership and teamwork
Problem Solving and Dispute Resolution
Judgment and Decision making
Certification
ACAMS, ACAMS WWF Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade, 06/01/21 - 07/01/21
Affiliations
Law Society of Kenya, Member
Awards
Chevening Scholarship, 2019/2020
References
- Heather Al-Zanki Grimes, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre, Norton House, Bird Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5FX, heatherg@covrefugee.org, 02476 227254 Ext 301
- Mr. Kenneth O. Odhiambo, Managing Partner, Onyango & Ameyo Advocates, P O BOX 16345-00100, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100, ken@kolegal.co.ke, 0722919456
- Solomon Wasia Masitsa, Associate Programme Officer, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UN Complex, Block X, Gigiri, Nairobi, Nairobi, solomon.masitsa@un.org, +254 (0) 722 452 365
Personal Information
- ID Number: 25977555
- Date of Birth: 03/31/87
Accomplishments
As the inaugural County Solicitor for County Government of Kirinyaga, I have;
- Initiated six cases to recover public land acquired by private individuals through corrupt and fraudulent schemes.
- I have collaborated with County Assembly counsel to formulate seven County legislations which have been published.
- I was part of the team that negotiated the contracts for oversaw successful implementation of the affordable housing scheme in the County.
Timeline
County Solicitor
County Government of Kirinyaga
12.2022 - Current
Legal Officer & Programme Co-ordinator – Governance and Leadership
NuAfrica Pamoja Foundation
01.2021 - 12.2022
Volunteer
Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre
02.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Associate
Onyango & Ameyo Advocates
01.2017 - 08.2019
Associate
Omwancha Mukiri & Onyango Advocates
03.2015 - 12.2016
Volunteer
Legal Advice Center (Kituo Cha Sheria)–Forced Migration Programme
01.2014 - 08.2019
Post graduate diploma - Law
Kenya School of Law
01.2013 - 1 2014
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Makerere University
01.2007 - 1 2011
Master of Arts - Terrorism, International Crime and Global Security
Coventry University
1 2019 - 1 2020
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Software
Microsoft Office Suite