Annie Wayamba

Highly professional and self-motivated Advocate with over ten years working experience

Nairobi, Nairobi AreaMember since December 21, 2022

Conveyancing

About

I am a highly professional and self-motivated Advocate with over ten years working experience. My main objective is to provide exemplary legal services to various stakeholders and the society with a broad perspective to ensure client satisfaction by achieving the set goals within reasonable timelines by working through and with others. I have a wealth of experience having worked in various sectors and with these experiences coupled with tenacity and good interpersonal skills, I believe that I can contribute positively to the organization.

Experience

Consultant - Joe Ngige & Company Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya

(2024-06)

Conduct research on various legal matters and advise the clients accordingly
Prepare and review legal opinions, pleadings and submissions before filing to ascertain that all the relevant details are clearly captured
Prepare all sorts of agreements, memorandum of understanding, settlement proposal and contracts on behalf the clients
Prepare conveyancing documents and lodge the same for registration
Engage in court-annexed mediation on behalf of our clients to ensure speedy resolution of suits in the clients best interest

Senior Legal Officer - African Merchant Insurance Company Limited - Nairobi, Kenya

(2023-02 - 2023-11)

Advise the Company on any legal changes/amendments and or case law affecting the relevant legislations governing the Company's operations
Review and negotiate contracts, agreements and service level agreements with various stakeholders and advise on any contentious clauses
Advise external advocates on matters to be referred for arbitration and oversee the process to ensure the Company's interest is protected at all times
Maintain an up to date register of all legal claims and judgments both in soft and hard copy to provide an accurate record on all legal files
Advise the management on any legal, intellectual property rights, statutory or contractual obligations and ensure compliance thereof
Assist in the implementation of departmental strategies to ensure achievement of the Company's core values

Senior Legal Officer - Kenyan Alliance Insurance Company Ltd - Nairobi, Kenya

(2016-04 - 2022-06)

Supervise and develop appropriate training manuals for legal interns
Advise the Company on any legal amendments and case law affecting the legislations governing the Company's operations
Review and negotiate agreements between the Company and the Company service providers and advise on contentious clauses
Draft agreements between the Company and debtors/agents on any pertinent issue touching on the Company's operations
Advise external advocates on matters to be referred for arbitration and oversee the process to ensure the Company's interest is protected at all times
Draft and review leases and loan agreements between the Company and third parties to protect the Company's interests
Advise management on any legal, intellectual property rights, statutory or contractual obligations and ensure compliance thereof
Provide guidance and appropriate settlement instructions to the advocates representing the Company and follow up to ensure claims are settled at the bear minimum hence reducing legal costs
Assist in the implementation of departmental strategies to ensure achievement of the Company's core values
Compile weekly, monthly and annual legal audit reports on all legal matters
Maintain an up to date legal register to provide an accurate position in regards to all claim/legal files
Issue demand notices to the Company debtors and liase with the credit team and Company Advocates to ensure effective debt collection

Legal Officer - Kenyan Alliance Insurance Company Ltd - Nairobi, Kenya

(2013-05 - 2016-04)

Advise the Company on any legal amendments affecting the its operations
Prepare and review Service Level Agreements with company service providers
Draft of legal briefs in regard to judgments and process the payments thereafter
Issue appropriate settlement instructions to our advocates and follow up thereon
Assist the Senior Legal officer in compiling weekly, monthly and annual legal audit reports on all legal matters to ensure accurate records of all legal claims
Conduct pre-trail briefing and follow up with witnesses to ensure court attendances
Maintain a database of all the legal service providers and ensure the execution and performance of the standard level agreements

Assistant Legal Officer - Gateway Insurance Company Limited - Nairobi, Kenya

(2012-05 - 2013-04)

Review lease agreements and advising the Company on the way forward
Represent the Company in Court and testifying on its behalf when called upon especially in regards to declaratory suit
Draft of briefs/internal memorandum in respect of files coming up for hearing
Draft of legal briefs in regard to judgments and processing the payments thereafter
Give out appropriate settlement instructions to our advocates and follow up
Maintain an up to date legal registry both in soft and hard copy to provide an accurate position in regards to all legal claims

Volunteer Advocate - Kituo Cha Sheria - Nairobi, Kenya

(2012-01 - 2018-12)

Create awareness and independent legal advice to assist in cases that involve human rights principles
Assist in developing human rights education programs for refugee camps and other stake holders
Conduct training and power point presentations in refugee camps and other institutions as directed by the organization

Claims Officer - Directline Assurance Company Limited - Nairobi, Kenya

(2010-02 - 2011-06)

Ensure complete documentation of legal claims
Give recommendations on the reserves to be maintained
Handle correspondencewith claimants and third party advocate
Prepare advise and recommendations on the litigious claims
Liaise with company lawyers in litigious claims and recovery suits
Conduct out of court negotiations

Intern - T.O K'Opere & Company Advocates - Nairobi, Kenya

(2008-02 - 2009-12)

Prepare conveyance documents for approval and registration
Drafting legal opinions, submissions, pleadings and correspondences
Legal research, and reports on various matters

Head of the Legal Claims Review team - INVESCO Assurance company Limited - Nairobi, Kenya

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

Consultancy

Review and analyze legal claims to ensure authenticity of the claim and validity of insurance cover
Provide guidance and training to the team on legal claims management process
Ensure compliance with the internal claims review manual, internal policies and laid down turn around times
Advise the internal legal team and management on the status of all legal claims reviewed and the measures to be undertaken to minimize legal costs
Advise on the appropriate reserves to be maintained to adequately cater for the claim
Develop a compliance checklist and train the legal review team to ensure compliance thereof
Review the departmental service level agreements and ensure that the organizations interests are protected

Board Member - Good Shepherd AGC School - Nairobi, Kenya

(2024-02)