Elizabeth Omol
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About
I am an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with 3 year post admission experience, seeking to elevate my career in a high-level professional environment with a reputable company where I can utilize my skills and knowledge, challenge myself, and provide out of the box solutions to business and legal problems.
Experience
MARCH 2022 – CURRENT
LEGAL ADVISOR, AGEMA ANALYSTS
● Conducted the relevant legal due diligence requested by our clients as part of several cross-border transactions.
● Advised on the potential legal risks for cross border agreements.
● Advised on legal risks and provided a 360 review for investors looking to gain entry into the Kenyan market.
● Advised on regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Kenyan jurisdiction,
● Introduced and built strategic partnerships with interested stakeholders in the legal and investment
● Advice and conduct corporate trainings on Data Protection and Privacy in the wake of Global data protection concerns.
● Contributed to several cross border legal teams advising on legal and investment transactions within Africa, the U.A.E and Europe, such as implementation of Intellectual property strategy; a data protection strategy, and other commercial agreements.
● Overseen the setting up of companies in Kenya, the U.A.E and Europe for several clients.
● Advised on the regulatory compliance and overseen the compliance process for several corporate clients in Kenya and the U.A.E.
JANUARY 2019 – CURRENT
PROPERTY MANAGER, BOMA LIMITED
● Liaising with agents across the country to ensure compliance.
● Drafting and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements.
● Managing any day-to-day issues with tenants.
● Responding to messages and inquiries from various parties.
● Monitoring timely receipt & reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
MARCH 2021 – NOVEMBER 2021
PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER, AGUNITY PTY LTD
● Recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
● Trained independent contractors and employees on the company’s policies and procedures.
● Drafted employment contracts, independent contractor agreements and internship agreements.
● Drafted and maintained all personnel information and documentation.
● Hosted and ran weekly online team meetings and online team building events.
MARCH 2020– DECEMBER 2020
COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE, SANOFI AVENTIS KENYA
● Audited the company’s interactions with external stakeholders to ensure compliance with the internal policies and processes & the legal regulations and laws.
● Advised and supported the relevant business units in collaboration with the legal department.
● I was the department liaison with the sales team to answer all the sales team queries.
JANUARY 2019– AUGUST 2019
TRAINEE LAWYER, OSEKO OUMA ADVOCATES
● Handled multiple trademark applications for several corporate clients.
● Undertook legal research in preparation for litigations and supported associates in court.
● Liaised with government offices, and was exposed to several registries in Nairobi including companies, lands, and industrial property registries.
● Drafted and reviewed legal documents and legal reports.
● Helped in conducting an employment audit and compiling the necessary documentation for the client.
● Client care and consistent client communication.
Education
JANUARY 2018 - SEPTEMBER 2019
ADVOCATES TRAINING PROGRAMME, KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
I was admitted to the Kenyan Bar as an advocate on 20th June 2020, and I am a member of the Law Society of Kenya.