Miyanda Shakafuswa
LUSAKA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly motivated legal professional with over two (2) years' experience providing legal and administrative support. Adept at handling statutory filings, legal documentation, contract management, legal research and stakeholder coordination. Skilled in monitoring regulatory changes, assessing compliance risks, and ensuring adherence to corporate policies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities, with experience engaging government agencies, corporate entities, and legal teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
National Pension Scheme Authority
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in ensuring regulatory compliance with statutory obligations related to pension contributions and benefits
- Handled customer inquiries on compliance matters, ensuring adherence to organizational and statutory guidelines
- Managed and updated member contribution records, ensuring accuracy in financial reconciliations
- Engaged stakeholders, including employers, to resolve compliance discrepancies and ensure adherence to contribution regulations
- Conducted compliance tracking and provided reports for process improvement and policy development
- Updated missing KYC details on employer and member accounts, ensuring compliance with due diligence and KYC procedures
Learner Legal Practitioner
Messrs Wilson & Cornhill
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and strategy development
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, wills, and conveyancing paperwork, ensuring complete accuracy and compliance with legislation
- Analyzed and interpreted legal texts and documents for critical insights and application in cases
- Coordinated the submission of legal applications and documentation to courts and regulatory bodies
- Facilitated client meetings to discuss case progress, options, and strategies, building strong professional relationship
- Managed caseload effectively, prioritizing tasks and meeting strict deadlines without compromising quality
- Conducted search of documents at the courts and managed communication with court Martials regarding the status of applications, petitions and granted orders
- Analyzed legal frameworks and regulatory changes, summarizing key updates for corporate decision-making
- Maintained confidential client information securely, upholding the principles of client confidentiality and data protection
Intern
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in reviewing, interpreting, and commenting on laws and regulatory policies affecting trade facilitation and trade related matters
- Monitored and analyzed regulatory changes affecting trade policies
- Supported the formulation and review of bilateral agreements, national and regional trade policies and strategies
- Engaged and liaised with other ministries and various stakeholders on issues pertaining to trade facilitation and trade related matters
- Participated in policy discussions and international trade negotiations, gaining exposure to cross-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
- Prepared reports on legislative changes and regulatory impact assessments
- Participated in international trade conferences, representing organisational interests and expanding professional networks
Intern
KMG Chisanga & Advocates
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on various case laws and statutes to support ongoing cases
- Analyzed witness statements and evidence, contributing to the development of cases and litigation strategies
- Drafted and lodged various legal documents with courts and other regulatory bodies
- Observed Court proceedings to prepare summaries of cases
- Maintained files for ongoing cases, while creating and updating the case data base
- Assisted with preparations for trials and hearings, following directions from counsel
- Conducted conveyancing, ensured due diligence and review land acquisitions and transactions such as, title, surveys, leases and other encumbrances associated with the parcel
- Tracked deadlines and managed multiple administrative tasks prioritizing based on urgency
- Participated in client meetings, taking detailed notes to aid in case preparation and strategy development
Education
Grade 12 "O" Level Certificate -
David Kaunda National Technical School
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Lusaka
Certificate of Completion -
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Skills
- Legal research & drafting
- Legislative analysis
- Legal risk and compliance management
- Contract & document management
- Statutory filings & KYC compliance
- Stakeholder engagement & coordination
Professional References
- Bessie M. Chelemu, Director Foreign Trade Department, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, bcmalilwe9@gmail.com, (+260) 978 780 135
- Brian Bwalya Kalela, Contributions Office, National Pension Scheme Authority, (+260) 978 445 767
- Gregory Cornhill, Managing Partner, Messrs Wilson and Cornhill, gscorn@wilcorn.com.zm, (+260) 977 778 688
- Kangwa George Chisanga, Managing Partner, KMG Chisanga Advocates, (+260) 974 004 009
Timeline
Intern
National Pension Scheme Authority
05.2023 - 05.2024
Learner Legal Practitioner
Messrs Wilson & Cornhill
01.2022 - 09.2022
Intern
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
03.2021 - 12.2021
Intern
KMG Chisanga & Advocates
10.2019 - 12.2020
Grade 12 "O" Level Certificate -
David Kaunda National Technical School
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Lusaka
Certificate of Completion -
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education