I am looking for a job that will enable me exercise my legal expertise with regards to researching, reviewing and drafting of legal contracts and opinions. My proficient research skills will enable me provide well drafted and thought out opinions and briefs as instructed by an organisation. I am also well versed in matters concerning legal research and compliance.
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Beverly Wadira
@beverlywadira
Results-driven legal professional specializing in litigation, corporate governance, and risk mitigation.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven legal professional with experience in litigation, contract negotiation, corporate governance and regulatory compliance gained across leading law firms and the financial services sector. I deliver strategic legal advisory services, manage dispute resolution and lead enforcement and recovery processes to protect institutional interests.
My background includes supporting large debt recovery matters, conducting corporate due diligence for refinancing facilities, and advising bank departments on securities perfection and compliance. I combine rigorous legal research and drafting with stakeholder collaboration to mitigate risk and align legal solutions with business objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GLCurrent
Legal Officer
Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya Limited
Jul 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 8 months)
Some of my current roles include:
• Review, interpret, and analyze laws, regulations, judicial decisions and industry policies to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Support contract negotiations and management by reviewing all agreements to safeguard the bank’s interests and recommending recourse for non-performing contractors.
CV
Current
Volunteer Legal Officer
Campaign Against Violence
Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Provided legal awareness, community engagement and legal research on gender-based violence, drafted guidance materials and contributed to advocacy and policy recommendations.
WAPupil
Walker Kontos advocates
May 2023 - Mar 2024 (10 months)
As a Pupil, I was in charge of Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements and other legal instruments to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, minimize legal exposure and safeguard organizational interests.
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Pupil
Kontos Advocates
May 2023 - Mar 2024 (10 months)
Conducted legal research, drafted litigation and conveyancing documents, supported enforcement of securities and debt recovery, and provided commercial contract advisory to clients and banks.
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Legal Intern
Otieno Aluoka & Company Advocates
Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 (8 months)
Prepared legal opinions, pleadings and memoranda to support litigation strategy, drafted governance policies, and assisted in court representations and case file management.
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Legal Intern
National Environment Management Authority
Apr 2021 - Nov 2021 (7 months)
Assisted with environmental legal research, reviewed EIA reports, supported legal aid and compliance monitoring, and contributed to drafting legal documents and reports.
KC
Judicial Attaché
Kiambu Law Courts
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months)
Drafted judicial documents and court instruments, assisted with case file management and scheduling, and conducted legal research to support judicial decision-making during attachment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SCStrathmore University Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT)
Certificate, Data Protection
Completed a Data Protection course providing training on data protection principles and compliance.
KLKenya School of Law
Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Professional Legal Training
2022 - 2023
Activities and societies: Judicial attachment, practical litigation training, professional ethics and court procedures.
Completed the Advocates Training Programme (Post Graduate Diploma in Law) as part of professional qualification for admission to the Bar.
MUMoi University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Law
2017 - 2022
Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Activities and societies: Clinical attachments, internships, moot courts, legal research and advocacy activities.
Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division), focusing on core legal subjects and practical legal skills developed through internships and attachments.
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Limuru Girls' School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2013 - 2016
Grade: B (Plain)
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an average grade of B (Plain).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
11k-25k USD
Job categories
Skills
DraftDraft BriefsDrafting OpinionsDrafting Of CorrespondenceDrafting EmailsDrafting PresentationsDrafting SOWsReviewOpinion ResearchOpinion WritingAttorney Opinion LettersExpert OpinionsStrategic Legal OpinionsLegal InterpretationLegal ComplianceLegal DocumentationLegal TechLegal OperationsLegal FrameworkLegal SoftwareLegal DraftingLegal ResearchLegal InterpretingCorporate LawCommercial LawDispute ResolutionLitigationContract NegotiationRisk MitigationRegulatory ComplianceSecurities PerfectionDebt RecoveryStakeholder EngagementPerformance ManagementCommunicationDynamicGmail
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