Alicia Lewis
@alicialewis
Admitted South African attorney, notary public and conveyancer specializing in commercial contracts, contract review and compliance.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an admitted South African Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary Public with over ten years' experience across litigation, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and cross-border privacy law.
I have drafted, reviewed and negotiated complex commercial agreements aligned with GDPR, POPIA, Australian and US privacy frameworks, and supported multinational clients in an international legal outsourcing environment.
In private practice I focus on conveyancing, notarial services, contract review, AML/FIC compliance procedures and documentation governance, managing high-volume review workflows and implementing contract lifecycle coordination.
I seek remote contract review, legal operations, compliance and commercial advisory roles with international organisations, offering flexible hours across time zones and strengths in risk identification and regulatory alignment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Attorney | Conveyancer
ADL Attorneys Inc
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Draft and review complex commercial agreements, conduct clause-level risk and regulatory alignment reviews, and implement AML/FIC compliance procedures while managing high-volume documentation workflows.
Legal Consultant
Johan Pretorius Attorneys
Jul 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 4 months)
Drafted and reviewed legal documents to ensure regulatory compliance, advised clients on contractual obligations and dispute resolution, and implemented risk assessment protocols to reduce legal liabilities.
Legal Consultant
Lewis at Law
Jan 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 5 months)
Advised clients on regulatory compliance, drafted and reviewed contracts to protect client interests, conducted due diligence assessments, and developed internal policies to strengthen governance.
Legal Associate
Exigent Group Limited
Dec 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year)
Reviewed and negotiated multinational commercial agreements under strict SLA timelines and conducted cross-border compliance assessments aligned with GDPR, Australian and US privacy frameworks.
Litigation Associate
Rob Green & Associates
Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Drafted and reviewed litigation documents, managed case files and court filings to ensure procedural compliance, and conducted legal research to support effective defense and prosecution strategies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence / Cloud
2026 -
Enrolled in AWS-backed generative AI coursework to apply cloud-based tools and practices for large language model deployment.
DeepLearning.AI
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
2026 -
Completed multiple DeepLearning.AI courses focused on generative AI, safety, and guardrails for reliable large language model applications.
University of Helsinki
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence / Ethics
2026 -
Completed University of Helsinki certificates covering AI in society, ethics, discrimination, and introductory AI concepts.
WhyLabs
Certificate, AI Monitoring
2026 -
Undertaking a course on quality and safety for LLM applications focused on monitoring, observability, and model reliability.
International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals
Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), Risk and Compliance
2025 -
Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) credential to demonstrate expertise in risk and compliance management.
University of South Africa
Baccalaureus Legum (LLB), Law
2011 - 2015
Obtained a Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) focusing on law, graduating with distinction and top honors in selected coursework.
University of Cape Town Law School
Practical Legal Training, Law
2017 - 2017
Completed Practical Legal Training for admission as an attorney under the Attorneys Act 53 of 1979.
DiSAC
Certificate, Mediation
2016 - 2016
Completed a Civil Mediation certificate program to develop mediation and dispute resolution skills.
FAMAC
Certificate, Family Mediation
2016 - 2016
Earned a Family & Divorce Mediation certificate to support family law mediation and dispute resolution work.
LinkedIn Learning
Certificate, AI Ethics and Governance
Completed multiple LinkedIn Learning courses on ethical data collection, human-centric AI design, AI governance, and AI ethics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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