Njavwa Simukoko
@njavwasimukoko
Commercial and compliance-focused lawyer with cross-border regulatory expertise.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
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%.
Commercial Law Intern
Bright Network
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 7 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.
CCDesigned 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.
HLConducted 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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
URUniversity 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.
URUniversity of Reading
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2018 - 2022
Grade: Lower Second Class Honours (2:2)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) completed with Lower Second Class Honours, covering core modules in commercial and international law.
Chengelo Secondary School
IGCSE, Secondary Education
2013 - 2017
Completed IGCSE program achieving 10 IGCSEs ranging A*–C including Mathematics (B) and English Language (B).
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Location
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