Enid Pendo

My career combines comprehensive legal training and practical experience supporting corporate and commercial transactions, contract drafting and review, legal research, regulatory compliance, company secretarial functions, and legal administration through pupillage and legal internships. Complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, an LL.B. from the University of Nairobi, and a certified professional mediator. Experienced in preparing and reviewing commercial agreements, board resolutions, security documentation, company records, legal opinions, pleadings, and transactional documents.

I possess strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with proven ability to manage legal documentation, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and provide accurate, timely, and detail-oriented legal support. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools, seeking an opportunity with on-the-job training to build my career within the corporate field, and contribute meaningfully within a dynamic and supportive team.

Advocate Trainee - N.K. Mugo & Company Advocates

(2025-07 - 2026-03)

• Supported corporate governance and company secretarial functions, preparing board resolutions, incorporation documents, statutory filings, and compliance documentation.
• Drafted and reviewed commercial agreements, transactional documents, and conveyancing instruments, ensuring legal accuracy and compliance.
• Conducted legal research and drafted legal opinions, memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, and submissions for commercial, banking, and corporate matters.
• Prepared security documentation for banking and asset finance transactions, contributing to the successful completion of over 10 property and finance transactions.
• Assisted with regulatory compliance review across the company and transactional mandates, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Maintained and organized physical and digital legal records, improving document retrieval speed and minimizing filing errors.
• Maintained regular communication with clients and stakeholders regarding transaction and matter progress.
• Managed multiple legal matters simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.

Legal Intern - Occasions and Day Limited

(2019-01 - 2019-04)

• Assisted in drafting and reviewing supplier agreements, service contracts, and other commercial documentation.
• Conducted legal and regulatory research to support business compliance and operational decision-making.
• Researched trademark and copyright protection requirements to safeguard the company's intellectual property.
• Prepared legal research summaries, compliance notes, and internal memoranda for management.
• Organized legal documents and contract files to improve record management and accessibility.

Legal Intern - Mulyungi & Mulyungi Associates Advocates - Machakos

(2016-01 - 2016-04)

• Drafted pleadings, affidavits, demand letters, and basic contracts with accuracy, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Conducted targeted legal research and contributed to case strategy development, supporting effective litigation planning.
• Assisted in court proceedings by preparing hearing briefs and supporting advocates during sessions.
• Organized and managed legal files for both active and closed cases, improving efficiency and accessibility of documents.
• Participated in client consultations, accurately recording instructions to support advocacy and client service.
• Drafted over 25 legal documents with minimal revisions and enhanced document filing efficiency by 20%, streamlining office workflow and productivity.

Judicial Attachment Intern - Machakos Law Courts

(2014-01 - 2014-04)

• Conducted legal research to support magistrates in preparation of rulings, improving decision-making accuracy.
• Drafted preliminary judgments and case summaries for review, contributing to efficient judicial processes.
• Organized and indexed court files for daily proceedings, ensuring smooth courtroom operations.
• Maintained accuracy in documentation and judgment formatting, reducing errors in court records.
• Recognized for precision in legal documentation and gained hands-on exposure to judicial reasoning and trial procedures, strengthening practical legal understanding.

Freelance commercial writer - SEO Specialist

(2021-11 - 2023-04)

Postgraduate Diploma in Law - Kenya School of Law (2024)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - University of Nairobi (2022)

Diploma in Art & Design (BTEC) - Evelyn College of Design (2021)