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Faith Chebet

@faithchebet

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Dynamic corporate legal counsel

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organization where I can utilize my legal expertise to drive business growth and compliance.

I am a dynamic legal professional with extensive experience in contract management, compliance, and operational risk mitigation. I have a proven track record of streamlining legal processes, managing complex commercial relationships, and supporting business growth through strategic legal guidance.

My expertise includes drafting contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing effective operational policies. I have worked in various roles, including as a Legal & Tax Assistant at the Kenya Revenue Authority and as a Legal Assistant at Gordon Ogola Kipkoech & Company Advocates.

I hold a Post-Grad Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, a Bachelor of Law from Kabarak University, and various certifications in Data Protection Law, Domestic Arbitration, and French. I am committed to staying updated on legal practices and have participated in company-initiated training programs to improve my personal legal expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Legal & Tax Assistant

Kenya Revenue Authority

May 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Conducted research and prepared briefs on legal cases, provided strategic legal advice on Employment and Commercial Law, and negotiated contracts. Spearheaded data protection initiatives and mitigated legal risks through policy design.

Contracts Tax Compliance Employment Law Data Protection Legal Research Risk Management Policy Implementation Stakeholder Engagement Legal Documentation

Legal Assistant

Gordon Ogola Kipkoech & Company Advocates

Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years)

Assisted in drafting legal documents and policies, consulted with clients on litigation, and implemented data protection policies. Participated in training programs to enhance legal expertise.

Contract Drafting Legal Documentation Consultation Data Protection Legal Research Policy Development Document Management Litigation Compliance Legal Strategy

Legal Attache'

Nakuru Law Courts

Jan 2019 - Mar 2019 (2 months)

Assisted in legal research and drafting judicial decisions, organized legal files, and prepared minutes for stakeholder meetings. Participated in court proceedings to improve case tracking.

Legal Research Legal Drafting Stakeholder Engagement Legal Legal Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenya School of Law

Post-Graduate Diploma, Law

Completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law, focusing on advanced legal principles and practices necessary for legal practice in Kenya.

Kabarak University

Bachelor of Law, Law

Earned a Bachelor of Law (LLB Honors), gaining comprehensive knowledge in various areas of law, including contract law, commercial law, and constitutional law.