Experience

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  Globeleq

  • United Kingdom
  • Utilities
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Business Development & Legal Consultant

    • Sep 2022 - Present

  • Legal Associate

    • Sep 2020 - Present

    My work in renewable energy has been in a dual capacity as Business Development and Legal Advisor across Southern African projects. However, my primary focus has been in Zambia and the GETFiT programme where I am solely responsible for project development. Being the only employee in Zambia, I am responsible for managing different aspects of the project from accounting, tax compliance, company secretary legal compliance, engineering, site management and stakeholder engagement amongst other responsibilities. I have been involved in renewable energy bid preparation and co-ordination to ensure compliant bids in South Africa under the Risk Mitigation, Round 5 and Round 6, Battery Storage Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (“REIPP”). I have also worked on Namibian projects and private offtake agreements with Africa GreenCo in relation to the Southern Africa Power Pool. Conducting due diligence on land related agreements and corporate documents for acquisition of potential solar PV and wind projects as well as drafting of finance termsheets, acquisition agreements, joint development agreements and other related documentation have been part of my main responsibilities. In Mozambique where a solar project was acquired, I was involved in managing external legal counsel and the conditions precedent fulfilment processes as well as collaborate with different departments and external teams to ensure timelines were met in preparation for financial close. Providing input to businesses development strategy, identifying and communicating all project barriers and risks together with mitigants and strategies to overcomes those barriers is a key part of my role.

  • Business Development Intern

    • Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

    My main responsibility was securing a 4km transmission line for a 20x2 green field solar PV project under the GETFiT Zambia programme. The role involved securing land rights on private land, conducting due diligence on land agreements, securing the wayleave, obtaining environmental permitting, and managing relations with local government departments. I also assisted the engineering team on the procurement and maintenance of a solar test bed and supported the finance team with tax compliance and company secretary administration. Keeping up to date with industry policy and legislation and assisting in briefing the wider team on issues affecting development and project viability was also my responsibility.

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  Chibesakunda & Co

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Trainee Associate

    • Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    I gained the following experience as a Trainee Associate in the Conveyancing, Banking & Finance, Litigation, and Corporate Advisory departments:- Incorporation of Companies at the Patent and Company Registration Agency. - Reviewing of employment contracts for expatriates of GIZ. - Drafting and reviewing of third party commercial contracts for clients such as Millennium Challenge and Vodafone Zambia. - Registering and discharging of mortgages for CitiBank, Barclays Bank and Stanbic Bank Zambia. - Handling of Property Transfer Tax, State Consent and Taxpayer Identification Numbers at Zambia Revenue Authority. - Defended a poultry company on a competition compliance action brought by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. - Appealed a High Court decision on behalf on an employee for a wrongful dismissal action in the Court of Appeal. - Conducting of due diligence and filing at the court registries of Zambia. - Obtaining of Survey Diagrams, Caveat placement and removal and conducting of due diligence on title deeds at the Ministry of Lands for purchases of land.

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  Chibesakunda & Co

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Intern

    • Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    (DLA PIPER AFRICA)

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  Slater and Gordon Lawyers

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Work experience

    • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Manchester, United Kingdom

    Worked on family, business, property, civil litigation and welfare legal issues. Responsibilities included researching client matters, catering the law to suit clients needs, providing practical solutions towards a favourable outcome and listening to advisers relay my researched advice to clients.

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  Corpus Legal Practitioners

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Intern

    • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    As an intern I was able to work in three departments at the firm inclusive of Banking and Finance, Corporate Advisory, and Dispute Resolution. Whilst at the firm I got to be involved in the conducting of due diligence, reviewing of cross boarder agreements, conference calls with clients, answering questionnaires from international clients on the position of Zambian law in commercial dealings, drafting of letters and documents, and registration of new client matters. I was able to work closely with both associates and partners particularly in the Banking and Finance department. Valuable insight was gained on what the life of a corporate lawyer entails.

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  Legal Advice Centre

  • Legal Adviser

    • Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

    My responsibilities consisted of conducting interviews with clients in the presence of a supervising lawyer. Whilst on the job I was praised for my attentiveness, preparation, and initiative for taking swift relevant notes and questioning the client appropriately. Extensive research into the legal query both online and in the library was undertaken in a team of two within a specified time limit. The drafting of a concise legal advice letter for the client checked and approved by the Legal Advice Director was the last stage of the process. Consequently, I developed the skill of writing succinct advice letters with clarity for the client to fully understand in layman’s English, observing time and gaining good organisational skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team.

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  Debenhams

  • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

  • Sales Adviser

    • Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
    • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

    I worked at Debenhams as a Christmas temp. Whilst there I contributed to the stores excellent customer care through being a team player and making sure that customers get the best shopping experience by providing efficient and friendly service. Day to day duties included keeping the store presentable, attending to customers requests, and co-ordinating with fellow employees. I learnt to provide speedy assistance, work in a team, deal with difficult customers and not take things personally thus sharpening my inter-personal skills.