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KATEPA NSAMA

Lusaka

Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated legal practitioner with a strong desire to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal & Compliance Manager

GATEONE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
  • Reduced risk exposure for the company by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance.
  • Drafted and Reviewed all legal documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
  • Prepared records and data for regular audits.
  • Streamlined compliance processes by implementing efficient monitoring systems and tools.
  • Monitored emerging trends in regulatory requirements, anticipating potential impacts on the organization''s operations.
  • Enhanced overall business operations by continuously improving policies, procedures, and controls related to compliance requirements.
  • Strengthened company-wide awareness of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards through targeted trainings, presentations, and ongoing communication efforts.

Verbit Transcriber (Online)

Yenda
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Met all confidentiality guidelines as directed by company.
  • Used Software to input information into computerized patient record system.
  • Followed up with supervisor to confirm accuracy of reports.

Learner Legal Practitioner

Fraser Associates
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Drafted and Filed court documents and legal pleadings.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread legal documents inter Alia.
  • Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Worked alongside the senior advocate, associates and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.

Legal Intern

Lusaka City Council
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Prepared written correspondence for attorneys.
  • Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with property and conveyancing law.
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
  • Conducted research for upcoming cases for legal departments attorneys.

Education

Legal Practitioners Qualifying Examinations Course - Law

Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
10.2022

LLB (Bachelor Of Laws) - Law

University of Lusaka
05.2021

GSCE (Grade 12) -

Luanshya Boys Secondary School
11.2015

Skills

  • Legal Research, Drafting and Writing
  • Statutory Recognition and Interpretation
  • Effective Communicator
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Computer Literacy (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to Detail
  • Corporate governance
  • Document reviews
  • Risk assessment
  • Documentation review

Certification

  • General Data Protection Regulation: Essential Training.
  • DLA Piper’s Legal Drafting and Negotiations Skills.


  • Certified Amnesty International Human Rights Academy.


  • Received Professional Training in Intellectual Property Law at: WIPO workshop on the development of technology and innovation support centre network in Zambia.

Timeline

Legal & Compliance Manager

GATEONE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
09.2023 - Current

Verbit Transcriber (Online)

Yenda
01.2023 - 08.2023

Learner Legal Practitioner

Fraser Associates
12.2021 - 09.2022

Legal Intern

Lusaka City Council
01.2021 - 11.2021

LLB (Bachelor Of Laws) - Law

University of Lusaka

GSCE (Grade 12) -

Luanshya Boys Secondary School

Legal Practitioners Qualifying Examinations Course - Law

Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
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