Nisaa Sayed
@nisaasayed
Experienced legal professional specializing in knowledge management, business development, and legal tech integration.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a lawyer admitted to the High Court of Kenya with broad experience across knowledge management, business development, legal tech and property law.
Over my career I have led firm-wide knowledge and training programmes, developed precedents and templates, and integrated AI and legal-tech tools into legal workflows to improve efficiency.
I have directed business development strategies, coordinated major tender and directory submissions, managed content for publications and social channels, and built CRM and client-engagement frameworks.
I have authored and edited legal publications and articles, contributed to International Energy Charter chapters, and deliver training in areas such as legal project management, AI in law and conveyancing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Business Development
Ashitiva Advocates LLP
May 2025 - Present (5 months)
Led firmwide business development and knowledge management initiatives, implementing CRM and AI/tech workflows, coordinating major tenders and international collaborations across Projects, Energy & Infrastructure.
Principal
Nisaa Sayed and Company Advocates
Jul 2024 - May 2025 (10 months)
Operated a legal services brand offering knowledge management, legal tech, project management, AI and law training, and limited property law consultation.
Consultant
CM Advocates LLP
Nov 2023 - Jun 2024 (7 months)
Edited and authored the CM Property Digest, produced multimedia content and led knowledge-management projects including handbooks and the Sectional Titles Advisory Centre setup.
Professional Support Lawyer
Dentons Hamilton Harrison and Mathews
May 2022 - Apr 2023 (11 months)
Managed precedent/template creation, conflict checks, training calendar and collaborated with Business Development on directory submissions, proposals and firm events.
Advocate, Conveyancing
Tariq Khan and Associates Advocates
Jun 2021 - Apr 2022 (10 months)
Handled conveyancing and corporate matters including sales/transfers of properties and joint venture agreements for clients.
Associate / Knowledge Lawyer
Bowmans (Coulson Harney LLP)
Feb 2015 - Feb 2021 (5 years 11 months)
Served as Knowledge & Learning Lawyer and M&A associate, maintained precedents and alerts, coordinated training, and supported M&A, property and employment matters across the firm.
Mini-Pupillage Intern
Kaplan and Stratton Advocates
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 (1 month)
Completed a mini-pupillage working with Commercial and Litigation departments, gaining practical exposure to commercial law and litigation processes.
Commercial Division Intern
Aircraft Leasing Services Limited
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 month)
Assisted the head of commercial division with contract organisation and document management, gaining exposure to commercial contract negotiation and filing.
Legal Intern
Rustam Hira Advocates
Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)
Shadowed an advocate and conducted legal research while gaining practical knowledge of the Kenyan court system and legal documentation.
Bar Pupillage Shadow
Crown's Chambers
Jul 2007 - Aug 2007 (1 month)
Shadowed a barrister in medical negligence cases in the UK, gaining insight into case preparation and courtroom procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UDUdemy
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence for Business
2024 -
Ongoing certificate program in Artificial Intelligence for Business through Udemy.
UDUdemy
Certificate, Advanced Level Psychology
2021 - 2021
Completed an advanced level psychology certificate instructed by Dr. Elmira Strange on Udemy.
UDUdemy
Certificate, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
2021 - 2021
Completed a certificate course in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy instructed by Dr. Elmira Strange on Udemy.
UDUdemy
Certificate, Child Psychology
2021 - 2021
Completed an advanced level child psychology certificate instructed by Dr. Elmira Strange on Udemy.
UDUdemy
Diploma, Professional Counselling
2020 - 2020
Completed a Professional Counselling Diploma course instructed by Dr. Karen E. Wells on Udemy.
UDUdemy
Certificate, Graphic Design / Adobe InDesign
2020 - 2020
Completed an Adobe InDesign CC certificate course instructed by Daniel Walter Scott on Udemy.
International TEFL and TESOL Training
Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2019 - 2019
Completed TEFL certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and a TEFL certificate for young learners.
TLThe Kenya School of Law
Advocate's Training Programme, Legal Practice / Bar Training
2014 - 2015
Completed the Advocate's Training Programme at the Kenya School of Law between 2014 and 2015.
RURiara University
Pre-KSL Core Compliance Programme, Pre-Professional Legal Training
2013 - 2013
Completed the Pre-KSL Core Compliance Programme at Riara University.
UKUniversity of Kent
LLB (Hons), Law
2008 - 2012
Earned an LLB (Hons) in Law from the University of Kent from 2008 to 2012.
Premier Academy
A-Levels and GCSEs, Secondary Education
2000 - 2008
Completed secondary education including 3 A-Levels and 8 GCSEs at Premier Academy.
Cavina School
Primary School Certificate, Primary Education
1996 - 2000
Completed primary education at Cavina School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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