Tshegofatso Diale
@tshegofatsodiale
Legal and business affairs leader at Downtown Music Publishing Africa, building its legal and governance framework.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At Downtown Music Publishing Africa, I established the legal and business affairs framework following the entity’s acquisition by Downtown Music Holdings. I built policies, workflows, compliance structures, and reporting mechanisms, and advise on music, broadcasting, sponsorship, and other commercial agreements.
My work spans enterprise risk, copyright, and operational compliance, including vendor risk assessments and rights disputes. I’m pursuing an MBA at Wits Business School, with research focused on AI and its impact on value chains.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head - Business Affairs and Legal
Downtown Music Publishing Africa
Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Established the legal and business affairs framework for the entity following acquisition, including compliance strategy, risk management, and drafting/negotiating music and commercial agreements.
Independent Contractor: Legal & Management
1020 Cartel Group
Nov 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 6 months)
Provided legal and strategic support, reviewed and drafted agreements, led artist management, and facilitated contract negotiations.
Consultant: Legal and Business Affairs
Sosela Legal & Advisory
Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year)
Streamlined legal workflow processes, managed legacy agreements, developed client contracts register, and implemented standard operating procedures to mitigate legal risk.
Associate
Nkosi Sabelo Incorporated
Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Oversaw services and compliance, handled procurement, land tenure, collections, drafting, legal research, and contract review across various practice areas.
Candidate Attorney
Nkosi Sabelo Incorporated
Jun 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Assisted with legal research, drafting, and client consultations while completing practical legal training.
Field Worker
Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa
Jun 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 5 months)
Conducted client consultations, identified vulnerabilities, and prepared personal circumstance reports for litigation attorneys.
Financial Adviser
Liberty Life
Gained understanding of financial sector regulations and completed assessments on POPI and FICA.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wits Business School
MBA, Business Administration
2023 -
MBA candidate with projected completion in 2027.
University of the Witwatersrand
LLB, Law
2018 - 2025
Completed an LLB degree at the University of the Witwatersrand.
L.E.A.D: School of Legal Practice
Practical Legal Training, Legal Practice
Completed Practical Legal Training in November 2019.
Glenvista High School
Matric, General
2013 -
Grade: 4 Distinctions
Awarded Matric with 4 distinctions.
L.E.A.D: School of Legal Practice
Practice Management, Legal Practice Management
Completed Practice Management in 2022.
Wits School of Law: Mandela Institute
Certificate, Risk, Compliance and Governance
Completed a Certificate in Risk, Compliance and Governance.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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