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Lee Martin

@leemartin

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Admitted attorney and legal project manager with innovative solutions.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my legal expertise and project management skills in a dynamic environment, focusing on innovation and collaboration.

I am an admitted attorney with extensive experience in legal project management and advisory roles. My career has been dedicated to delivering innovative legal solutions and managing complex projects across various sectors, including financial services and technology. I have a proven track record of successfully leading teams and implementing legal technology to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Throughout my career, I have managed significant projects such as regulatory compliance programs for international banks and contract management initiatives for corporate clients. My ability to assess, pilot, and implement legal technology has been instrumental in improving methodologies and tools within legal practices. I am passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement in all my projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Legal Project Manager

Current

Cognia Law

May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Managed end-to-end legal projects, from scoping to execution, delivering innovative solutions to clients. Assessed, piloted, and implemented legal technology while continuously improving methodologies and tools.

Legal Project Management Stakeholder Management Contract Review Regulatory Compliance Ironclad Intralinks

Legal Consultant

Self Employed

Dec 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Provided ad-hoc legal services, including reviewing various commercial contracts for small businesses. Consulted as a project manager for a legal technology company, implementing a tool for tracking product claim-related legal challenges.

Commercial Contracts Project Management Contract Review Legal Research

Legal Advisor

RCS

Mar 2020 - Nov 2020 (8 months)

Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts and other legal documents, advising internal stakeholders on applicable legislation. Managed the legal watch process through research and reporting on legal developments, and assisted with legal risk management.

Contract Drafting Legal Research Risk Management Contract Negotiation Legal Compliance Project Management

Legal Project Manager

Webber Wentzel

Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 (6 months)

Managed end-to-end legal projects, delivering practical and innovative solutions to clients. Increased understanding of legal project management and implemented legal technology while improving methodologies.

Legal Project Management Stakeholder Management Due Diligence Data Management Intralinks

Associate, Senior Associate and Legal Project Manager

Exigent

Aug 2014 - Jul 2019 (4 years 11 months)

Managed key client accounts and teams of attorneys and paralegals, overseeing workflow, budget, and resource planning. Produced playbooks and training manuals, and project managed various commercial and corporate legal projects.

Contract Review Client Management Team Leadership Project Management Due Diligence Data Management Contract Management Legal Operations

Candidate Attorney

A Parker & Associates

Jul 2013 - Jul 2014 (11 months)

Served articles of clerkship, handling general litigation processes and court appearances for civil matters. Administered Deceased Estates and drafted, reviewed, and negotiated general commercial contracts.

Litigation Deceased Estates Administration Commercial Contracts Legal Drafting Court Appearances Legal Research

English Teacher

Scalabrini

Feb 2009 - Jul 2009 (5 months)

Volunteered as an English Teacher, contributing to the community through educational support.

Teaching Education Communication Community Engagement Mentoring

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

High Court of South Africa, Western Cape Division

Admitted Attorney, Law

Admitted as an Attorney to the High Court of South Africa, Western Cape Division. This admission signifies the legal authorization to practice law within the specified jurisdiction.

Legal Education and Development (LEAD)

Practical Legal Training (PLT), Law

Completed Practical Legal Training through Legal Education and Development (LEAD). This training provided essential practical skills and knowledge required for legal practice.

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of South Africa (UNISA). This comprehensive legal education covered various aspects of law, preparing for a career in the legal field.

International Trade Institute of South Africa

Certificate in International Trade, International Trade

Earned a Certificate in International Trade from the International Trade Institute of South Africa. This certification focused on the principles and practices of international commerce and trade.