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Azola Ntshingila

@azolantshingila

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Admitted attorney specializing in corporate advisory, compliance and commercial litigation.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking remote roles in impact-driven organizations focused on ESG, sustainable finance, and governance where I can provide corporate advisory, compliance frameworks, and litigation support while growing in emerging markets.

I am an Admitted Attorney with 4+ years of legal experience across corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, and commercial litigation, having supported C-suite decision-making in mining, logistics, and financial services.

As sole in-house Legal Advisor for a diversified investment group, I drafted and negotiated 30+ high-value commercial agreements, led due diligence across operations, and implemented compliance frameworks that reduced contractual disputes and regulatory risk exposure.

I thrive in remote, impact-driven environments and seek roles focused on ESG, sustainable finance, and corporate governance across emerging markets, bringing pragmatic risk assessment, strong litigation experience, and effective stakeholder communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Admitted Attorney

Current

Musingwini & Associates

Oct 2025 - Present (4 months)

Drafts legal opinions, pleadings and court-ready materials for civil and commercial litigation; supports dispute resolution and coordinates stakeholders to ensure procedural compliance and timely case progress.

Litigation Legal Research Client Communication Stakeholder Management

Associate Designate

Nicole Ross Attorneys

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 (3 months)

Produced pleadings, trial documentation and legal research to support litigation strategy while coordinating clients and external stakeholders to advance matters and resolve procedural issues.

Trial Preparation Legal Research Litigation Support Case Management

Candidate Attorney

Thobejane Setlakalane Attorneys

Jan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Independently managed 20+ civil and criminal matters, represented clients in mediations and Magistrates' Court, and drafted legal opinions on contractual and regulatory disputes achieving favourable settlements.

Court Representation Médiation Legal Research Drafting Opinions Case Management Client Advocacy

Legal Advisor

Mhatu Minerals & Investments

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Served as sole in-house counsel overseeing legal, compliance and governance for mining, logistics and investments (R50M+), negotiated 30+ commercial agreements and implemented compliance programs reducing contractual disputes by 40%.

In House Counsel Contract Drafting Due Diligence Corporate Governance Risk Assessment Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Legal Practice Council, South Africa

Admitted Attorney, Professional Qualification

Admitted as an Attorney after successful completion of the Attorney Admission Examinations (Papers 1-4).

Director's Association

Post Graduate Certificate, Company Secretarial Practice

Completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Company Secretarial Practice to support corporate governance and board advisory functions.

Law Society of South Africa

Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Legal Studies

2021 - 2021

Grade: Distinction (Corporate Law)

Completed practical legal training and postgraduate certificates focusing on corporate law, deceased estates administration, and business rescue practice.