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Karen Kiarie

@karenkiarie

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Dynamic Corporate Junior Legal Counsel with expertise in corporate governance.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities in corporate law and compliance, within a collaborative and innovative environment.

I am a dynamic Corporate Junior Legal Counsel with a strong foundation in corporate governance and compliance. My experience spans managing high-level transactions, supporting senior partners, and ensuring regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions, including Africa, the U.S., and the UK. I have honed my skills in drafting corporate deal documents, handling legal billings, and collaborating effectively with clients.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as implementing a legal task system that improved efficiency by 80% and managing a $1.5M acquisition deal while ensuring seamless regulatory compliance. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my recognition as Best Employee of the Year at Vazi Legal. I am also a published author, contributing thought leadership pieces on corporate governance and compliance, which have strengthened my firm's influence in the industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Corporate Tech Paralegal

Current

Vazi Legal

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Supported senior partners in handling corporate governance and data transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, and fundraising rounds. Prepared and reviewed corporate deal documents such as shareholder agreements, NDAs, and investment contracts to ensure compliance with international legal standards.

Corporate Governance Data Protection M&A Private Equity Fundraising Contract Review Legal Research

Current

Legal Assistant

Current

The Entertainer

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Supported senior counsels in handling corporate matters, preparing and reviewing corporate deal documents such as shareholder agreements, NDAs, and investment contracts to ensure compliance with international legal standards. Assisted in legal billings by tracking time entries, managing invoices, and ensuring accurate financial documentation for clients.

Corporate Law Contract Drafting Document Management Legal Research Regulatory Compliance

Current

Senior Paralegal

Current

Soo Much Greater General Trading

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Led legal and compliance efforts for private equity investments across Africa and Asia, ensuring regulatory alignment in contracts and financial agreements. Managed high-value cross-border transactions, providing strategic legal support and ensuring accuracy in documentation.

Private Equity Regulatory Compliance Corporate Governance Investor Relations

Legal Intern

Century Maxim

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)

Provided legal support in cross-border corporate transactions, assisting with document review and compliance assessments. Drafted legal memoranda on GDPR, DIFC data protection laws, and international regulatory frameworks.

Document Review Compliance GDPR Data Protection

Paralegal

Al Khaleej Centre

Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year)

Provided legal support for real estate property management, drafting leasing agreements and resolving tenant disputes. Maintained an organized filing system for tenancy agreements, facility management contracts, and other property-related legal documentation.

Real Estate Law Lease Agreements Tenant Disputes Document Management Legal Research

Social Justice Paralegal

KODA Lab NY

Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)

Drafted, reviewed, and advised on grant agreements, internal policies, and partnership MOUs to ensure compliance with U.S. nonprofit regulatory frameworks. Assisted in structuring legal documentation for cross-border collaborations between KODA Lab and international grassroots partners.

Policy Development MOU'S Risk Analysis Intellectual Property