ELIJAH SAKALA
LUSAKA
Summary
Resourceful Associate Advocate known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in legal research, client advocacy, and case management. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful outcomes in various advocacy scenarios.
Overview
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Work History
ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE
CHILAO NYIRONGO MWIINDE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
- Current
- Representing clients in legal proceedings, including litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation
- Drafting and preparing court documents such as pleadings, interlocutory applications, submissions, arguments, records of appeal etc
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements with third parties to ensure they meet the client’s legal and business requirements
- Providing advice on contract disputes and ensuring that all contractual agreements are legally sound and protect the client’s interest
- Preparing legal opinions, contracts and other documents related to legal matters affecting clients
- Providing legal advice to clients on various legal issues, in relation to contracts, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution
- Interpreting laws, regulations and standards relevant to the client’s operation in order to ensure compliance with the applicable legal framework
- Conducting comprehensive legal research on statutes, case law and regulations
- Representing clients in conveyance transactions
- Conducting case preparation, filing and document management
LEGAL CLERK
BANK OF ZAMBIA
- Managed conveyance transactions on behalf of the Bank by performing the following duties:
- -Drafting Contract of Sale, Assignments, Mortgage Deeds and Debentures;
- -Lodging documents at the Ministry of Lands;
- -Conducting Searches on properties (to ensure due diligence);
- -Conducting applications via Zam-portal on behalf of the bank
- Drafting agreements such as Commercial Contracts, Agreements and Memorandum of Understandings on behalf of the Bank
- Vetting Contracts prepared by procurement Department in order to safeguard the interests of the Bank
- Advised the Bank on new legislation and all legislative queries, amendments, repeals that may be proposed or considered
- Attending meetings when requested by Legal Counsel
- Investigating compliance of Commercial Banks by ensuring adherence to the provisions of the Banking and Financial Services Act
- Drafting legal opinions and advised on the interpretation of relevant statutes to provide sound advice and ensure that operations are in accordance with the law
- Reviewing and drafting legislations, policies, rules and procedures and keeping records organized to protect the Bank’s and other stakeholders’ interest
- Attending to litigation matters with Legal Counsel including the drafting of appropriate court process, interlocutory applications and generally to safeguard the interests of the Bank and other stakeholders in all active or pending court cases to ensure that favorable judgments are recorded where the Bank institutes the litigation or defends a matter
TRAINEE ASSOCIATE
CHILAO NYIRONGO MWIINDE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
- Review judgments, pronouncements, determination of the judicial bodies and advise the managing partner on effects of such decisions on the cases
- Prepare all case work for court litigation, mediation or ex-curia settlement which ever may occur
- Preparing Legal opinions on various areas of the law
- Drafting and filing legal documents into Court
- Updating case files with new documents and ensuring all files receive proper attention
- Conducting pre-trial with client on behalf of my principal
- Researching on legal issues under criminal and corporate law when instructed by my principal
LEARNER LEGAL PRACTITIONER (LLP)
LINUS E.EYAA & PARTNERS
- Drafting contracts and legal documents such as pleadings, interlocutory applications etc
- Conducting legal research and providing solution to legal issues
- Maintained high level of confidentiality with regards to all information obtained during the discharge of my duties
- Filing of legal documents at the court
- Advising clients and conducting pre-trial preparations on the direction of my principal
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Zambia
Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate -
St. Paul’s Mulungushi Secondary School
Skills
- Legal research
- Contract negotiation
- Litigation support
- Regulatory compliance
- Document drafting
- Client representation
References
- Grace Mukulwamutiyo, Senior Legal Counsel, Bank of Zambia, 0967301356, Gmukulwamutiyo@boz.zm
- Jean Couvaras, Senior Legal Counsel, Bank of Zambia, 0955055449, Jcouvaras@boz.zm
- Mr. Beenzu Phiri, Partner at Mwelwa, Phiri & Advocates, Lusaka, Zambia, 0968623184/0954448607, benzuphiri@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
Certification
1. Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE) - LPQE Certificate.
2. Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) - Practicing Certificate.
Timeline
ASSOCIATE ADVOCATE
CHILAO NYIRONGO MWIINDE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
- Current
LEGAL CLERK
BANK OF ZAMBIA
TRAINEE ASSOCIATE
CHILAO NYIRONGO MWIINDE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
LEARNER LEGAL PRACTITIONER (LLP)
LINUS E.EYAA & PARTNERS
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Zambia
Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate -
St. Paul’s Mulungushi Secondary School
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