Faridah Makabe
@faridahmakabe
I am a Kenyan advocate specializing in legal compliance and mediation.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Professional Mediator with over five years of professional experience across litigation, mediation, and compliance.
As Legal & Compliance Officer I develop and oversee compliance programs, lead data protection and AML efforts, draft contracts and policies, conduct risk and impact assessments, and represent organizations in litigation when required.
I have a strong record of drafting legal policy, training trainers and staff on data protection and compliance, conducting detailed legal research, and producing clear legal opinions and reports. I hold certifications in data protection, cybersecurity foundations and governance-related trainings that complement my legal practice.
I am a strategic thinker who prioritizes relationship management, integrity, and practical solutions; I enjoy translating complex legal requirements into actionable policies and training that reduce risk and support organizational objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal & Compliance Officer
Mhasibu DT Sacco Society Limited
May 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Developed and oversaw an effective compliance program, ensuring adherence to data protection and AML requirements while advising management and the Board on legal and risk matters.
Legal Assistant
Synergetic Development Group
Mar 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Drafted and reviewed policies and contracts, maintained the enterprise risk register and delivered training on legal and data protection matters to improve organizational compliance.
Legal Consultant
Bina Makabe & Company Advocates
Apr 2022 - Feb 2023 (10 months)
Provided data protection and compliance consulting, drafted organizational policies and legal opinions, and conducted mediations and commercial negotiations to mitigate clients' legal risks.
Associate
Costin & Webster Law
Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)
Prepared pleadings, developed litigation strategies and represented clients in court while conducting legal research and advising on dispute resolution to secure favorable outcomes.
Legal Associate
Kitindio Musembi & Co. Advocates
Feb 2020 - May 2020 (3 months)
Conducted client interviews, drafted court documents and conveyancing instruments, and argued matters in court while providing legal opinions and handling IP and probate documentation.
Pupil / Legal Researcher
Kitindio Musembi & Co. Advocates
Feb 2019 - Jan 2020 (11 months)
Supported case file management, performed legal research and framed factual and legal arguments for litigation while handling client-facing duties and drafting conveyancing instruments.
Legal Intern
Christian Legal Education Aid and Research (CLEAR-K)
Jul 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year)
Developed training content on child rights, conducted field legal education and research, and facilitated community workshops to raise awareness on child protection and gender-based violence.
Legal Intern
National Legal Aid Programme
Nov 2016 - Feb 2017 (3 months)
Provided front-office legal aid to remandees, conducted file perusal and legal research, and participated in community legal sensitization at Shimo La Tewa prisons.
Court Intern
Kibera Law Courts
Jan 2014 - May 2014 (4 months)
Performed front-office registry duties, prepared court orders and maintained case records while supporting legal research and court administration tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KLKenya School of Law
Post Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice
2018 - 2019
Completed the Advocates Training Programme (Post Graduate Diploma) at the Kenya School of Law from Feb 2018 to Aug 2019.
AUAfrica Nazarene University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2012 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Africa Nazarene University from Sept 2012 to May 2017.
FairOak College
Certificate in Computer Packages, Computer Applications
Completed a Certificate in Computer Packages at FairOak College from Sept 2013 to Dec 2013.
Sengera Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2008 - 2011
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Sengera Girls High School from 2008 to 2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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