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Trevor Akumu

@trevorakumu

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Advocate and legal advisor specializing in conveyancing, compliance, and program quality.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply legal advisory and compliance expertise in conveyancing, IP, or program quality within collaborative, impact-driven organizations offering growth and increased responsibilities.

I am an Advocate with hands-on experience in conveyancing, litigation, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory for commercial and programmatic contexts. I have drafted and perfected sale agreements, transfers, leases, NDAs and commercial contracts while advising on trademarks and intellectual property protection.

I have coordinated program quality and legal risk for development programs, led closure of 37 projects under the Agri‑Fi Kenya Challenge Fund, implemented a comprehensive records management system, and consolidated reporting into Salesforce to improve accessibility and compliance.

I hold an LLB (Upper Second), completed the Advocates Training Programme, and am pursuing ICS certification while holding a Data Protection certificate from Strathmore’s CIPIT. I bring strong project management, digital literacy and stakeholder collaboration skills to protect organizational and programmatic interests.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Legal Associate

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Travelling Telescope

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Managed end-to-end conveyancing transactions and ensured compliance with land laws and Ardhisasa registration; drafted sale agreements, transfers, leases and consents. Advised on trademark and patent protection, negotiated NDAs and service/licensing contracts to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

Conveyancing Contract Drafting Intellectual Property Due Diligence Regulatory Compliance Litigation Support Risk Mitigation

Program Quality Coordinator

Self Help Africa

Mar 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Oversaw legal disputes and recovery of grant funds, developed repayment and contractual agreements, and led closure of 37 Agri‑Fi Kenya Challenge Fund projects while coordinating M&E and finance for accurate reporting. Implemented a filing and records management system that doubled document accessibility and retention.

Grant Management Contract Management Monitoring & Evaluation Salesforce Records Management & Compliance Reporting

Advocate

Macharia Ng'aru and Wetang'ula Advocates

Jul 2022 - Feb 2023 (7 months)

Managed civil, conveyancing and criminal litigation matters including filings, applications and transfers of interests in land; oversaw cases from initiation to resolution ensuring procedural compliance. Prepared powers of attorney and correspondence supporting effective case outcomes.

Litigation Conveyancing Case Management Legal Research Drafting

Trainee Advocate

Mamicha and Company Advocates

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

Prepared and filed land transfer documentation and assisted with Ardhisasa registration processes for charges, leases and transfers, facilitating smooth property transactions. Managed execution of transfer instruments and registration paperwork.

Ardhisasa Registration Land Transfers document preparation Conveyancing Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Certified Secretaries

Intermediate Certification, Corporate Governance / Secretaryship

2024 -

Pursuing intermediate-level certification as a Certified Public Secretary, Governance Practitioner, and Governance Compliance Auditor with the Institute of Certified Secretaries.