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Farai Dumbura

@faraidumbura

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Registered legal practitioner and notary public specializing in due diligence, policy and compliance.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in policy analysis, corporate or government legal work where I can apply due diligence, statutory interpretation and project-focused compliance expertise.

I am a registered legal practitioner and notary public with fourteen years' experience across government and private legal practice, specializing in due diligence, statutory interpretation, contract management and litigation in Zimbabwe's Magistrates and High Courts. I have advised government offices, corporate clients and investors on compliance, trade agreements and regulatory frameworks, and I led research teams during national consultations on data protection and cybersecurity legislation.

My background includes hands-on project due diligence for renewable energy investments, labour and employment law support, estate and family law matters, and preparing legal opinions and policy briefs for senior government stakeholders. I deliver clear, actionable legal analysis and practical compliance solutions to support project development, risk mitigation and informed decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Legal Practitioner

Current

Cyprian’s Law

Apr 2025 - Present (6 months)

Manage contract matters for commercial clients, conduct litigation in Magistrates and High Courts, and advise on estate planning and marriage law reforms while compiling monthly reports and supporting pro-bono services.

Contract Management Litigation Estate Planning Legal Research Court Representation Report Writing

Legal Practitioner

Tavenhave and Machingauta Legal Practitioners

Mar 2022 - Mar 2025 (3 years)

Handled civil, criminal, labour, human rights and family litigation, performed due diligence on transactions, drafted wills and trust deeds, and provided legal opinions and support to partners during court proceedings.

Litigation Due Diligence Family Law Legal Research

Due Diligence Consultant

Fresh Legal Perspectives

Oct 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Performed due diligence for a solar project, reviewed land agreements and permits, assessed regulatory risks, and produced reports with findings and recommendations for investors.

Due Diligence Regulatory Compliance Agreements Risk Assessment Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Permits

Policy Analyst

Office of the President

Sep 2013 - Oct 2019 (6 years 1 month)

Led research and public consultations on cybersecurity and data protection, drafted policy briefs, advised senior officials on policy and investor due diligence, and supported inter-ministerial trade and regulatory analysis.

Policy Analysis Due Diligence Legal Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Laws, Law

2015 - 2021

Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the University of Zimbabwe, gaining practical legal training and experience relevant to litigation, statutory interpretation, and due diligence.

Midlands State University

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), History and Development Studies

2003 - 2007

Earned a BA (Honours) in History and Development Studies, developing research and policy analysis skills applied in subsequent government and legal roles.