Joan Nanteza
@joannanteza
I am a senior legal counsel specializing in corporate governance.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated legal professional with over seven years' experience providing client-focused, organized legal support across corporate governance, commercial transactions and litigation.
As senior legal counsel in-house I advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, immigration matters and intellectual property registrations while supporting HR on employment law and workplace policies.
In private practice I led complex cross-border financings, negotiated multimillion-dollar loan facilities, acted in international trade and IP litigation, achieved substantial tax liability reductions for clients, and concluded numerous conveyancing and corporate compliance matters.
I combine rigorous legal research, clear drafting and persuasive advocacy to reduce client risk and secure favorable outcomes; I seek roles where I can contribute strategic legal leadership and practical commercial solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Legal Counsel
Euro FMCG Ltd
Mar 2025 - Present (6 months)
Provided legal guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance and business operations; drafted and negotiated contracts and represented the company in regulatory negotiations. Managed litigation risk and handled IP registrations and land acquisition transactions.
Legal Associate
TARA Advocates
Nov 2020 - Mar 2025 (4 years 4 months)
Led corporate governance and transactional work including drafting board charters and company documents, and advised on cross-border and domestic financing and litigation matters including disputes and loan facilities valued up to US$5,000,000 and multiple transactions totaling several million dollars.
Legal Officer
Nomrek Law Consultants & Associates
Nov 2017 - Nov 2020 (3 years)
Conducted legal research and compliance work, managed and supervised litigation records and court filings, and incorporated and maintained client corporate compliance to prevent legal issues.
Legal Intern
Iragaba Lukwago & Co. Advocates
Apr 2017 - Jun 2017 (2 months)
Performed legal research, drafted pleadings and contracts, assisted in due diligence and compliance projects, and prepared court documents to support litigation teams.
Legal Intern
Chapter Four Uganda
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)
Assisted with compliance projects, drafted legal briefs and pleadings, supported court proceedings and prepared case summaries for depositions and hearings.
Data Entry Clerk
Tullow Oil Uganda
Jan 2012 - Jun 2012 (5 months)
Maintained and corrected database records, scanned and organized documents to ensure data integrity and supported team performance targets through accurate record-keeping.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
T(The Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA)
Post Graduate Diploma, Company Secretarial and Administration
2019 - 2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Company Secretarial and Administration awarded by The Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) from 2019 to 2023.
LCLaw Development Centre
Post Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice
2016 - 2017
Completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Legal Bar Course) at the Law Development Centre in 2016–2017.
MUMakerere University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2012 - 2016
Activities and societies: Organising Secretary, Makerere Law Society (2015); Editor, Makerere Law Journal (2014–2015); Member, Community Law Project and Mobile Clinic at the School of Law.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Makerere University, completed 2012–2016.
Makerere College School
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Advanced Level (UACE)
2010 - 2011
Obtained the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) from Makerere College School in 2011.
Makerere College School
Uganda Certificate of Education, O Level (UCE)
2006 - 2009
Completed the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) at Makerere College School in 2009.
St. Theresa's Namagunga Boarding Primary School
Primary Leaving Examination, Primary Education
1999 - 2005
Completed the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) at St. Theresa's Namagunga Boarding Primary School in 2005.
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