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Results-oriented Kenyan Advocate, Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public with over a decade of progressive legal experience spanning corporate and commercial law, property and mixed-use development, contract drafting and negotiation, legal risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, conveyancing, dispute resolution and cross-functional legal advisory. Currently serving as Group Legal Officer across a diversified group comprising a church, a school, a mixed-use development, housing and cooperative society, and media house. Pioneered and established the legal department, developed legal policies and procedures, advised multiple business functions on day-to-day legal and regulatory matters, and provided legal support to a 500+ acre mixed-use city development with residential, commercial, retail and industrial uses.

Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including multimillion-dollar land sale agreements, FIDIC contracts, leases, consultancy agreements, share purchase agreements, joint venture agreements and service level agreements. Experienced in identifying and mitigating legal risks in commercial transactions, tender documents, proposals, policies and standard operating procedures. Brings a practical, commercially minded and solutions-oriented approach to legal advisory, with the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with management and operational teams.

Experienced in board support, stakeholder engagement, policy development, regulatory monitoring, external counsel management and internal legal training.

Group Legal Officer - Kingdom Seekers Fellowship | Kingdom City Mixed Use Development | Kingdom City Housing & Cooperative Society | Kingdom International Premier Schools | MBCI TV & - Kenya

(2021-06)

Provided group-wide legal, regulatory, governance and commercial advisory support across a diversified portfolio of entities and projects, including a major mixed-use city development.

• Provided day-to-day legal and regulatory support to multiple departments, advising on operational queries, contracts, compliance requirements and emerging legal risks.
• Advised management and internal stakeholders on legal matters arising in the ordinary course of business and recommended practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Monitored legal and statutory compliance requirements by maintaining appropriate dashboards and assessed the alignment of organizational policies, procedures and business processes with applicable legislation.
• Monitored legislative and regulatory developments and advised management on changes affecting the organization and its operations.
• Developed, implemented and periodically reviewed legal policies and procedures to strengthen compliance and reduce legal exposure.
• Maintained custody and oversight of key corporate and compliance documentation, including title documents, registrations, licenses and statutory records.
• Liaised with external advocates on selected transactions, disputes and litigation matters and ensured timely preparation of witnesses, witness statements and lists of documents.
• Drafted, reviewed, negotiated and vetted a broad range of commercial agreements, including multimillion-dollar land sale agreements, lease agreements, consultancy agreements, equipment purchase agreements, share purchase agreements, service level agreements and joint venture agreements.
• Reviewed commercial proposals, tender documents, transaction documents and agreements with a focus on identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks.
• Advised internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk allocation and appropriate protections in commercial arrangements.
• Drafted a Joint Venture Agreement with a Chinese company covering technology sharing and technical support.
• Provided legal input on agreements and arrangements involving service providers, consultants, partners and other third parties.
• Prepared legal opinions and undertook legal research to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Spearheaded the drafting of the legal framework for a multibillion-Kenya-shilling, 500+ acre mixed-use development in Nakuru.
• Participated in development of the master plan covering a three-phase project incorporating proposed residential housing including affordable housing, commercial and retail spaces, schools, a TVET, green areas, hotels, and an industrial park.
• Advised on applicable physical planning laws, environmental laws and land registration requirements affecting the development.
• Supported stakeholder engagement and statutory public participation processes in connection with the development.
• Prepared land transfers and oversaw completion processes.
• Oversaw extension and renewal of land leases and payment of applicable land rent and rates.
• Maintained oversight of land-related legal documentation and compliance requirements.
• Participated in preparation of proposals to strategic partners relating to the mixed-use development including a proposal revolving around SDG 11 on sustainable cities to the United Nations Alliance for Strategic Development Goals (UNASDG).
• Pioneered the legal department and established its operating framework.
• Developed standard operating procedures and policies for the legal department.
• Provided board secretarial support and attended board meetings.
• Participated in working committees and prepared policy papers.
• Registered special purpose vehicles for organizational initiatives and projects including companies limited by guarantee.
• Played a critical role in drafting the organization's 10-year strategic plan.
• Identified, assessed and advised on legal and regulatory risks and recommended mitigation measures.
• Ensured that legal and statutory obligations are tracked and addressed in a timely manner.
• Successfully secured registration of more than 5 of the organization's trademarks, supporting protection of organizational intellectual property.
• Provided legal compliance talks to staff of the group's TV and radio stations.
• Reviewed public-facing letters and statements prepared by other departments to ensure legal and communications coherence.
• Advised on legal and regulatory considerations affecting organizational communications and activities.
• Oversaw the registration of the organization as data controllers and data processors under the Data Protection Act, 2019.
• Delivered legal compliance talks and awareness sessions to staff.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements and statutory forums.
• Translated legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for non-legal teams.

Legal Counsel - Deltar M.N. Properties Limited - Kenya

(2020-10 - 2021-06)

• Pioneered the legal department and developed its legal policy framework, processes and operating procedures.
• Reviewed company statutory documents and business processes to assess compliance with applicable law.
• Conducted legal risk assessments of company procedures, processes and policies and recommended measures to minimize legal exposure.
• Drafted and reviewed commercial agreements, including agreements with service providers and contractors.
• Drafted and negotiated sale agreements with the company's interests and commercial objectives in mind.
• Prepared offer letters and sale agreements for purchasers participating in the company's Kilimani apartment development.
• Supported legal compliance in the development and sale of units within a major apartment project in Kilimani, Nairobi.
• Drafted a JBC contract for a multimillion-dollar apartment development.
• Managed execution and follow-up of sale agreements to ensure timely completion.
• Prepared and reviewed corporate correspondence and public statements for legal and commercial coherence.
• Supported perfection of securities where financing was involved.
• Instructed and managed external advocates on legal matters and regularly appraised their work.
• Maintained awareness of legislative developments.

Master of Arts - Leadership - Pan Africa Christian University

Bachelor of Laws - Law - Kenyatta University (2010-05 - 2014-04)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Nyeri High School (2005 - 2008)