ALI MWAMBA
Lusaka
Summary
Knowledgeable Legal Officer with extensive experience in economics, finances and corporate law. Talented at public speaking and persuasion with a dedication to punctuality and to work long hours for high-quality work. Determined to work for a company committed to innovation and rapid growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Officer
Sinoma Cement
01.2023 - Current
- Provided legal support in the development and execution of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborative arrangements.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Successfully represented the company in administrative hearings before regulatory agencies, securing favorable outcomes in contested proceedings.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Streamlined contract review process, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
- Assisted in the development of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices.
- Advised executive leadership on regulatory changes impacting business operations, enabling proactive adjustments to maintain compliance.
- Managed and supervised document database to maintain litigation records.
- Composed correspondence and relevant memoranda and accurately transcribed dictation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions for complex legal issues.
- Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
- Located witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations for potential mergers and acquisitions, mitigating risks associated with transactions.
- Negotiated favorable settlements in multiple litigation cases, minimizing financial exposure for the company.
- Filed electronic and paper form court documents at both state and federal levels.
- Managed a diverse caseload effectively by prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, and consistently meeting deadlines.
Legal Officer
Sunda International
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided legal support in the development and execution of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and other collaborative arrangements.
- Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Successfully represented the company in administrative hearings before regulatory agencies, securing favorable outcomes in contested proceedings.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Legal Assistant
Maria Neves Legal Practitioner
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Education
Advance Certificate in Legal Education - Law
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Lusaka, Zambia08.2021
Bachelors of Laws - Law
Zambian Open University
Lusaka09.2015
Grade 12 School Certificate - General Education
Mungwi Secondary Technical School
Mungwi11.1996
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal Advice
- Legal Research
- Dispute Resolution
Reference
Quella Wanga
Sinoma Cement
Administration Manager
Cell: +260761016999
Floyd Maambo
Sinoma Cement
HR Officer
Cell: +260974769392
Namambo
Sinoma Cement
HR Officer
+26097871442
Timeline
Legal Officer
Sinoma Cement
01.2023 - Current
Legal Officer
Sunda International
04.2022 - 01.2023
Legal Assistant
Maria Neves Legal Practitioner
02.2021 - 04.2022
Advance Certificate in Legal Education - Law
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Bachelors of Laws - Law
Zambian Open University
Grade 12 School Certificate - General Education
Mungwi Secondary Technical School
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