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Chileshe Panta
Lawyer
Lusaka
Summary
An experienced and enthusiastic Lawyer turned professional Business and Corporate Management Consultant with a track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Also experienced in several aspects of operations, strategy, Investment, Legal and Regulatory Compliance and Good corporate Governance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Development and Regulatory Compliance Consultant
Chilengo Consultants
8 2020 - Current
- Determined licensing eligibility by examining a business or corporation's regulatory status and capacity and comparing against established prerequisites with Governmental Statutory and Regulatory Institutions.
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices in various businesses and companies.
- Assisted with internal and external regulatory audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations in companies and business entities.
- Oversaw and monitored all legal compliance related aspects in different companies and businesses to ensure conformity with legal requirements in each sector.
- Conducted Business and company Certification registrations, License renewals and upgrading of certificates and licenses for various corporations in different sectors
- Created and maintained compliant work environment
- Advised clients on compliance fraud and investigations, as well as potential remedies and required actions when found wanting.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws
- Responded to and trained employees on compliance regulations and procedures
- Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents
- Kept business owners and corporations informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates
- (Risk management) Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations
- Developed and maintained system for tracking and reporting compliance violations
- Completed field checks to verify licenses and permits for various business
- Assisted with development of compliance objectives and strategies
- Drafted business plans and company profiles for businesses looking to have an internal roadmap, seek funding from internal and external prospective funding agencies, amongst other partnership related proposals
- Conducted Corporate and business registrations for companies with various statutory and regulatory bodies both locally and internationally
- Undertook market studies for businesses seeking new ventures in unfamiliar business sectors.
- Worked with various industry experts for purposes of outsourcing expertise to corporations in need of their services.
- Conducted soft skills training programs and capacity building activities for businesses and corporations.
- Acted as liaison Officer for private corporations looking to establish business undertakings with public sector corporations or government entities in Zambia.
- Conducted company secretarial work for corporate entities as an external legal consultant.
- Act as Company Secretary for several existing companies in order for render them with legal advisory services on their ongoing activities as well as advise their boards on Good corporate governance practices.
- Draft, review and interpret contractual agreements for and on behalf of individuals and corporations.
- Policy Procedure and Development; Assist clients in developing and implementing robust policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as draft employee handbooks, code of conduct documents, and other policy manuals tailored to the client's business needs.
Non-Executive Director, Head Legal and Compliance Officer and Company Secretary
CGM Power Group Limited
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Registration and Compliance related applications of the Company with various Institutions the company was accredited to.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures both internally and externally with regard to statutory regulations.
- Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations conducted by the technical personnel.
- Took down meeting minutes in Board meetings, High level corporate meetings with government ministries, public entities and also local and International Financial Institutions.
- Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks both for the company and the projects that the company was undertaking.
- Conducted background checks (KYCs) on prospective clients and project partners and assessed their credit worthiness prior to having the company enter into any agreements with them for collaboration or assistance on company's projects.
- Developed and maintained system for tracking and reporting compliance violations within the company.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and legal counsel to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Acted as Liaison Officer for the Company with all Government related institutions and bodies at both municipal and central levels
- Acted as Liaison Officer for the company with Prospective external and internal funders such as the AFRIEXIM Bank, Africa Development Bank, ZANACO Bank, Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited and other Key project cooperating Partners (both local and International) in seeking project funding for the company's projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations in the Energy sector as well as the sectors that were key for the company's projects.
- Determined licensing eligibility of the company by examining test results and comparing against established structures.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations applicable to the company's undertakings / business
- Drafting Legal write-ups pertaining to matters that would require legal opinions for management's review and consideration on how to proceed with a matter that would arise bearing any legal burden.
- Ensuring the security of the company's documentation (ALL Documentation)
- Advising directors and ensuring that they comply with corporate legislation and good corporate governance tenets.
- Overall supervision of Employees in ALL departments on administrative and project development matters as Project lead and Business Development Officer.
- Developing of Budgets, work plans and itineraries for Project related work and trips to project sites or external (out of town and jurisdiction engagements)
- Preparation of Tender Documents, Business Plans and Project Proposals for submission to various stakeholders.
- Preparation of Funding Applications (Both local and International) for Projects being undertaken by the Company.
- Economic Evaluation of Projects and Business Proposals presented to the company by prospective project partners.
- Team Lead on Group tasks / assignments to be undertaken jointly with other departments within the company and other local and foreign Institutions such as Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Zambia Development Agency, The Ministry of Energy, Banks and Financial Institutions amongst others.
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Created and maintained compliant work environment.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches in order to keep the rest of the team calm and composed to produce quality work.
- Confirmed data and licensing information through investigations and notified violators of required changes to bring operations into compliance.
- Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures.
- Undertook administrative functions which included but were not limited to meeting preparations, attending to clients virtually and physically as and when they visited office premises, scheduled and set up meetings for the Chief Executive Officer and other Directors, managed the Petty cash for the office and procured office supplies which included but were not limited to stationery, edible stuffs, machinery and maintenance management.
Legal Learner Practitioner
Ministry of Justice (Attorney General's Chambers)
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Drafting Pleadings and Interlocutory Applications to be filed at the Principle and commercial registries of the High Court for Zambia
- Preparing Legal Opinions pertaining to matters being handled by my Principal and other State Advocates
- Drafting Skeleton Arguments to attach to applications being made by my Principal and other State Advocates
- Conducting Searches at the Court Registries for various matters being handled by my Principal and other State Advocates
- Accompanying my Principal and other State Advocates for Court proceedings (Both Court and Chamber matters) and taking down notes of proceedings for review and argument structuring
- Conducting Legal Research for my Principal and other State Advocates in relation to matters that were being tried at the High Court and Constitutional Court of Zambia
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Organized my principal's diary in line with matters that were upcoming for both chamber and court proceedings (i.e
- Rendered Administrative assistance).
Project Development Officer and Legal and Research Assistant
Evolve Technical Investments Limited
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Established connections with industrial and commercial stakeholders during the project development phase of the Organization's projects
- Undertook data mining and research (both field and desktop) activities in relation to project development and scoping activities
- Produced reports of findings and gave presentations of results from data that would be mined or researched
- Conducted risk assessments for research where applicable
- Advised and supported staff on legal parameters of research
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to the company's board and prospective project partners
- Led key project development engagements with Government bodies and institutions such as the Municipal councils, Zambia Development Agency, Ministerial Bodies (and others) while managing timelines and meeting deadlines within budgetary limits of the organization
- Optimized business and management practices to improve all facets of project development and execution
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings amongst project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
- Developed and presented project and funding proposals
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
- Enhanced operational and team practices to optimize project development
- Assessed vendors to confirm business and labor practices aligned with company standards
- Kept contractors and labor practices in compliance with company policies and general market standards
- Ensured that the employees and management were in conformity to all companies and statutory policies and regulations to prevent anyone from acting ultra vires
- Conducted quarterly presentations to management on activities the Project Development department was to undertake at a given quarter of each year.
Education
Certificate in Legal Drafting & Negotiation Skills -
DLA Piper in Conjunction With The Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Lusaka Zambia 07.2021 - 08.2021
Project Management for Change Makers Certificate of Completion - Project Management
Global Change Makers School (ZamZimMal)
International Based 02.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) -
University of Lusaka
Lusaka Zambia 02.2014 - 06.2018
'O' level School certificate -
Mpelembe Secondary School
Kitwe Copperbelt Province Zambia 01.2008 - 04.2012
Skills
Process Analysis
undefinedPersonal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/07/94
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr. Clyton Musipa, Executive Head - Finance and Compliance, CGM Power Group Limited, +260766315264, clytonmusipa@gmail.com
- Mrs. Natasha K. Lungwe, Senior State Advocate Attorney General's Chambers (Ministry of Justice), +260964233160 / +260977328608, nbkaulu@gmail.com
- Mr. Chewe Chilufya, Deputy Registrar of Intellectual Property - Patents & Companies Registration Agency (PACRA), +260977216715
- Mr. Daniel Katongo, Director - ZETSCOM Engineering and Consultancy Services Limited, +260966789759 / +260977789759, danielkatongo9@gmail.com
- Mr. Aaron Chipopola, Director - Bridgeport Cargo Limited Zambia, +260953139288, bridgeportcargo.007@gmail.com
- Mr. Brian Chipasha, Senior Training & Internship Coordinator, USAID - Youth Lead Zambia Initiative, +260211368166, +260974735047, BChipasha@fhi360.org
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of technical personnel in the development of a Feasibility Study and Report for a US$ 60 million Solar Project being undertaken by CGM Power Group Limited in Luapula Province of Zambia which was approved by The Ministry of Energy.
- Completed the negotiations between CGM Power Group and The Government of the Republic of Zambia (through the Office of the Ministry of Energy) for an Implementation Agreement to implement a 350MW solar PV Project in Luapula Province of Zambia at a time when most private companies in the country had Not been able to secure any Implementation Agreements with the Government for Solar Project initiatives in 2021.
- Attained an Investment License for and on behalf of CGM Power group Limited with the Zambia Development Agency for Investments covering a minimum of US$ 10 Million for a 10 year period.
- Brought and registered a Subsidiary of Jeka Energy from South Africa in Zambia as an additional key play in the energy sector under by consultancy business.
- Registered and opened up my private consultancy business in the year 2020
- Attained my Certificate in Legal Drafting and Negotiating skills through my DLA Piper training program in conjunction with the Zambia Institute for Advanced Legal Education in 2021.
- Obtained my Civic Engagement and leadership certification from my training program under FHI360 in conjunction with USAID and The National Youth Development Council in 2020.
Interests
Baking
Researching
Travelling (both locally and International)
Watching Movies
Socializing with people from different ethnic groupings to learn more about them
Cooking
Timeline
Certificate in Legal Drafting & Negotiation Skills -
DLA Piper in Conjunction With The Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
07.2021 - 08.2021
Legal Learner Practitioner
Ministry of Justice (Attorney General's Chambers)
03.2021 - 08.2021
Project Management for Change Makers Certificate of Completion - Project Management
Global Change Makers School (ZamZimMal)
02.2020 - 03.2020
Non-Executive Director, Head Legal and Compliance Officer and Company Secretary
CGM Power Group Limited
12.2018 - 12.2022
Project Development Officer and Legal and Research Assistant
Evolve Technical Investments Limited
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) -
University of Lusaka
02.2014 - 06.2018
'O' level School certificate -
Mpelembe Secondary School
01.2008 - 04.2012
Business Development and Regulatory Compliance Consultant
Chilengo Consultants
8 2020 - Current
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