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Elizabeth Omol

Elizabeth Omol

Advocate

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Nairobi, Nairobi AreaMember since March 15, 2023
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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.

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