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Leah Mukuka

@leahmukuka

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Advocate and legislative draftsperson specializing in commercial transactions, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior in-house legal roles where I can lead commercial transactions, legislative drafting and compliance, mentor teams, and drive governance in a collaborative, impact-focused organisation.

I am an Advocate of the Supreme Court with over nine years post-bar experience focused on commercial law, corporate governance and legislative drafting. I combine courtroom experience with advisory roles across private and public sectors.

My work spans drafting Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments, negotiating and managing complex commercial transactions, and leading project financing and procurement contracts in the mining and energy sectors.

I have held senior in-house positions providing legal, compliance and board advisory services, supervising legal teams, overseeing data protection processes, and representing organisations in litigation.

I am a team player with strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills, certified in arbitration and legislative drafting, and committed to delivering practical legal solutions that support organisational objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Legal Counsel

Current

Konkola Copper Mines Plc

Aug 2025 - Present (5 months)

Lead transactions and agreements, drafting and negotiating multi-jurisdictional commercial contracts and managing post-execution contract lifecycle; advised on project financing for solar expansion and provided employment and compliance legal support.

Commercial Transactions Contract Drafting Negotiation Project Finance Compliance Monitoring Employment Law Due Diligence Corporate Governance

Legal Counsel

Maamba Energy Limited

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 (2 months)

Drafted and negotiated commercial transactions and project finance agreements for large-scale thermal power projects, managed contracts post-execution and provided legal and employment advisory services.

Contract Drafting Negotiation Project Finance Due Diligence Employment Law Compliance Contract Management

Legal Counsel - Transactions & Compliance

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc

Jul 2019 - Jul 2025 (6 years)

Led transactional drafting and negotiation, managed contract lifecycle and compliance monitoring across subsidiaries, conducted due diligence, represented the company in litigation, and refined corporate policies and procedures.

Compliance Monitoring Corporate Governance Contract Negotiation Due Diligence Litigation Management Data Protection Risk Mitigation

Bank Secretary / Legal Manager

Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank Limited

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 (5 months)

Managed board affairs and corporate governance, prepared AGM and board materials, led legal department planning and budgets, and represented the bank in litigation and legal reviews.

Board Secretariat Corporate Governance Litigation Legal Research Legal Department Leadership

Parliamentary Counsel

Ministry of Justice

Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)

Drafted legislation and statutory instruments, advised government ministries and parliamentary committees, represented the Attorney General in board matters, and prepared state reports to UN bodies.

Government Advisory Bill Presentation International Reporting Legal Research Policy Analysis Stakeholder Engagement

Associate Lawyer

Ventus Legal Practitioners

Aug 2013 - Jun 2016 (2 years 10 months)

Provided client representation in court and chambers, drafted agreements and conveyancing documents, handled company incorporations and winding up, and supervised junior legal staff.

Litigation Conveyancing Corporate Law Contract Drafting Team Supervision