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Jill Otieno

@jillotieno

Advocate trainee focused on commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and data protection—delivering practical results for clients.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to leverage my skills in drafting commercial agreements, supporting regulatory compliance, and handling disputes—delivering practical, results-driven solutions in a collaborative legal environment that values research and clear communication.

I’m an Advocate trainee with hands-on experience drafting commercial agreements and supporting corporate transactions, including shareholders agreements, share purchase agreements, transfer deeds, and commercial leases. I’m driven by a practical, results-oriented approach to complex legal matters, with a strong emphasis on research, clarity, and execution.

In my role at Wandabwa Advocates, I prepared sale agreements and supported title conversion, file reconstruction, searches, and transmission processes. I conducted advanced legal research and drafted pleadings and submissions, while taking instructions and helping develop case strategy with clients.

Earlier, I supported legal work through an internship with the Ministry of Health of Kenya and contributed as a stakeholder to develop a national guideline for psychosocial support for children survivors of sexual violence. I’ve also volunteered in gender-based violence initiatives—participating in mediation, outreach, intake interviews, and legal document review—building a grounded, service-focused mindset alongside my legal and compliance skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Advocate Trainee

Wandabwa Advocates

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Drafted commercial agreements for corporate clients, including shareholders agreements, share purchase agreements, transfer deeds, commercial leases, and service agreements, along with related addendums. Prepared stamp duty and title conversion processes, conducted legal research, and supported negotiations, mediations, and trial/court preparation.

Shareholders' Agreement Legal Research Trial Preparation Client Instructions And Case Strategy

Legal Intern

Ministry of Health of Kenya

Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)

Supported development of the National Guideline for Psychosocial Support for Children Survivors of Sexual Violence by contributing as a Judiciary stakeholder representative to draft the legal framework. Researched legal matters and assisted with creation of community IEC materials through stakeholder collaboration.

Legal Research Stakeholder Engagement Legal Framework Regulatory Compliance

Volunteer (GBV Case Support)

Homabay County Women Against Gender Based Violence (CBO)

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Observed and participated in client meetings, trials, mediation, and outreach activities to support GBV case processes. Conducted intake interviews to identify legal issues for case acceptance and reviewed legal documents to support case preparation.

Client intake GBV Case Support Trial Observation Legal Document Review Case Acceptance Support Outreach Meeting Support Record keeping

Volunteer Activities Coordinator

University of Nairobi

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 (2 months)

Coordinated volunteer activities while aligning work with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment. Researched program ideas and compiled monthly activity calendars for staff distribution.

Program Coordination Regulatory Compliance Safe Working Environment Support Time Management Organizational Skills Record keeping Team Support