Sharon Mwikali

I am a dedicated and versatile legal professional with practical experience in litigation, nonprofit, corporate, and governance matters gained through internships and early professional roles. My diverse legal background has equipped me with strong legal research, document management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently in a remote work environment.

With a strong commitment to ethical practice, clear communication, and delivering high-quality work, I am eager to contribute to a remote team where I can continue to grow professionally while providing reliable and effective legal support.

Legal Officer - MWALIMU ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED

(2024-05 - 2026-05)

• Preparation of 50 contracts such as agreements of sale, commercial leases and other key contracts per quarter.
• Crafting of meticulous legal reports to enable informed decisions at the managerial level
• Skillfully prepared an array of legal documents, correspondence, research, business proposals that are critical in the organisation's performance
• Reduced document turnaround by 80%
• Spearheading legal compliance and operational procedures
• Keeping abreast with statutory laws as part of due diligence and operational efficiency
• Engaging in dispute resolution with clients thereby securing MAM's interest
• Liaison with various legal departments within the Parent Company i.e Banking, Treasury, Risk, Marketing Departments

Policy and Governance Officer - UTHABITI AFRICA FOUNDATION

(2023-10 - 2024-03)

• Coordinated board governance activities, including preparing minutes, scheduling meetings and managing board papers.
• Production of board papers and timely dispatch after CEO review and approval.
• Ensure policies are finalized and prepared for Board adoption
• Managing the CEOs calendar and supporting the preparation of presentations
• Support Policy and Regulatory Reforms
• Stay abreast of National and county-level policy and regulatory reforms in Kenya
• Championed a positive and co-operative culture and high standards of stakeholder engagement
• Fostered a positive working environment and excellent internal communications.
• Ensured effective and timely work planning and reporting

Legal Assistant/Intern - MUKAMI NJERU & ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES

(2021-01 - 2023-07)

• Legal drafting of Plaints, Petitions, Statement of Claim, Witness Statements and court pleadings
• Prepared for trials, legal research and drafting pleadings.
• Reviewed, edited and proofread drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
• Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
• Supported partners and associates in litigation.
• Filed court documents and legal pleadings with the court clerk on behalf of associates.
• Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
• Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
• Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.

Legal Assistant/Intern - KILONZO & COMPANY ADVOCATES

(2019-01 - 2019-08)

• Legal drafting of Plaints, Petitions, Statement of Claim, Witness Statements and court pleadings
• Prepared for trials, legal research and drafting pleadings.
• Reviewed, edited and proofread drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
• Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
• Supported partners and associates in litigation.
• Filed court documents and legal pleadings with the court clerk on behalf of associates.
• Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
• Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
• Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.

Post Graduate Diploma in Law - KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW (2025)

Bachelor Of Laws - Laws - UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI (2014 - 2017)