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Njavwa Simukoko

@njavwasimukoko

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Commercial and compliance-focused lawyer with cross-border regulatory expertise.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role combining commercial law and compliance where I can lead cross-border regulatory work, perform M&A due diligence, and apply data/technical skills to improve risk frameworks and compliance processes.

I am a commercial and compliance-focused lawyer with practical experience analyzing cross-border transactions and regulatory frameworks. I hold a Master of Law in Advanced Legal Studies (Merit) and an LLB with hands-on project work in banking and corporate finance.

My internships involved assessing legal and financial risk in high-value deal simulations, conducting due diligence for cross-border acquisitions, and drafting compliance memoranda aligned with UK and EU rules. I have practical exposure to GDPR, EU Merger Regulation, Basel III considerations, and RegTech implications.

I have created risk assessment frameworks, response plans for cybersecurity incidents, and streamlined documentation processes for advisory teams, demonstrating both analytical and operational strengths. I also mentor international students and focus on improving integration and resource utilization.

Technically, I am proficient with Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros), SQL, and Python (Pandas, NumPy), which I apply to regulatory assessment and M&A due diligence tasks. I seek roles where I can combine legal analysis, compliance strategy, and practical risk mitigation to support business objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

University Mentor

Star Mentor Program

Sep 2021 - May 2022 (8 months)

Onboarded and mentored 10+ international students, improving campus integration and resource utilization by an estimated 25%.

Mentoring Onboarding Cross Cultural Communication Student Support Program Coordination Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Law Intern

Bright Network

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Analyzed legal and financial risk profiles within $100M+ corporate deal structures and recommended mitigation tactics; evaluated multi-jurisdictional contracts to reduce legal friction in simulated transactions.

Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Financial Modelling Excel SQL

Cybersecurity Intern

Clifford Chance

May 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Designed a 6-step incident response plan for a simulated global travel company to mitigate operational and legal risks post-breach and advised on ICO dawn raid scenarios to ensure GDPR compliance and corporate resilience.

Incident Response GDPR Compliance Risk Assessment Crisis Management Regulatory Interpretation Documentation

Compliance & Commercial Law Intern

Hogan Lovells

May 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Conducted due diligence for cross-border acquisition scenarios identifying EU Merger Regulation hurdles and developed a risk assessment framework to streamline deal documentation and ensure compliance for charitable incorporations.

Due Diligence EU Merger Regulation Risk Frameworks Legal Research Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Reading

Master of Laws, Law

2024 - 2025

Grade: Merit

Master of Law in Advanced Legal Studies with Merit; focused on international banking and corporate finance law and completed a dissertation on cross-border banking regulation and RegTech implications.