Natasha Kalyelye
Lusaka
Summary
Highly driven and dedicated Advocate of the High Court of Zambia with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a positive attitude. Skilled in handling diverse legal tasks, including drafting agreements, rendering legal opinions, and managing compliance. Possesses exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to excel independently and in team settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counsel
Ministry of Justice – Department of International Law and Agreements
12.2024 - Current
- Drafting and vetting international and domestic agreements, contracts, treaties, conventions
- Representing the Attorney-General on statutory boards, tribunals, and committees to ensure legal compliance
- Producing state reports under International Human Rights Conventions for the UN and African Union
- Rendering legal opinions to government and quasi-government institutions
State Advocate
Ministry of Justice – Department of International Law and Agreements
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Drafted and vetted international and domestic agreements, contracts, and treaties, conventions
- Represented the Attorney-General on statutory boards and tribunals
- Produced state reports for international conventions
- Rendered comprehensive legal opinions
Legal Officer
CGM Group Limited
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed legal affairs, including drafting and reviewing agreements and resolutions
- Filed PACRA returns and maintained up-to-date company certificates
Learner Legal Practitioner
Lusenga Mulongoti Advocates
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Drafted court documents such as petitions, affidavits, and statements of claim
- Filed legal documents with various courts and ministries
- Conducted legal research and prepared legal opinions
Legal Intern
Lusaka Water & Sewerage Company
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Drafted court documents and prepared deeds of transfer and leases
- Filed documents at courts and the Ministry of Lands
- Filed PACRA annual returns
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Officer
Evolve Technical Investments Limited
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed the company’s legal and compliance affairs, including reviewing contracts and filing PACRA returns
- Ensured company certificates were renewed and current
Brand Ambassador
Vodafone Zambia
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Conducted Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures and customer relationship management
- Marketed and advocated for the Vodafone brand
Education
Practicing Certificate -
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
01.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
University of Lusaka
01.2018
Certificate - Business Management
Oxford Home Study College
01.2017
O-Level School Leaving Certificate -
Munali Girls High School
01.2011
Skills
- Filing Court Documents
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Case File Preparation
- Drafting Legal Opinions
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Legal Document Preparation
- Courtroom Procedures
- Vetting Domestic and International Agreements
- Contract negotiation
Affiliations
Law Association of Zambia
Certification
- Legal Practice Certification, 2022
- Certificate in Contract Management for Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development Stakeholders, 2023
Accomplishments
- Inter-Ministerial Committee Representation, Currently representing the Ministry of Justice on the Inter-Ministerial Committee led by the Ministry of Energy, tasked with reviewing Implementation Agreements (IAs).
- Training in Mutual Legal Assistance, Successfully completed specialized training on Mutual Legal Assistance for SADC countries in Johannesburg, South Africa., 10/01/24
- African Union Representation, Represented Zambia at the African Union’s 10th Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in Zanzibar, Tanzania., 12/01/24
- Government Negotiation Team Member, Representing the Ministry of Justice on the Government Negotiation Team for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project concerning the Mokambo to Mansa Road, including border facilities at Chembe.
References
- Ms. Selina Luwisha, Board Secretary – Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company, +260978971753
- Ms. Comfort Mulenga, Chief State Advocate – Ministry of Justice, Attorney General’s Chambers, Civil Litigation and Debt Collection Department, +260973346757
- Ms. Hawa Msoni, Principal Counsel – Ministry of Justice, Attorney General’s Chambers, International Law and Agreements Department, +260979441212
Timeline
Counsel
Ministry of Justice – Department of International Law and Agreements
12.2024 - Current
State Advocate
Ministry of Justice – Department of International Law and Agreements
03.2023 - 12.2024
Legal Officer
CGM Group Limited
06.2021 - 12.2021
Learner Legal Practitioner
Lusenga Mulongoti Advocates
01.2020 - 06.2020
Legal Intern
Lusaka Water & Sewerage Company
10.2018 - 06.2019
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Officer
Evolve Technical Investments Limited
04.2017 - 02.2018
Brand Ambassador
Vodafone Zambia
06.2016 - 12.2016
Practicing Certificate -
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Law
University of Lusaka
Certificate - Business Management
Oxford Home Study College
O-Level School Leaving Certificate -
Munali Girls High School