Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience in law, the expert possesses extensive expertise in criminal and civil law, legislative drafting, and compliance. Career highlights include leadership roles such as Legal Counsel for the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency and Senior State Advocate at the Ministry of Defence. The expert is adept in contract negotiation, litigation, and corporate advisory, with a proven track record in managing legal strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities have included leading legal departments, providing strategic legal guidance, and participating in high-level negotiations for government and quasi-governmental bodies.

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Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over a decade of experience, the expert has worked across sectors including administration, monitoring and evaluation, human rights, justice reform, law, research, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as Legal Counsel and Senior State Advocate have involved responsibilities like legal drafting, compliance management, and corporate advisory. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes legislative drafting and contract negotiation, with a focus on legal frameworks and regulatory compliance within Zambia. The expert's work is primarily country-specific, leveraging deep sectoral knowledge to influence local governance and legal practices. Extensive professional experience in Zambia has provided a deep familiarity with local governance structures, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in the context of law and regulatory compliance.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and has a working knowledge of French and Arabic, utilized in professional settings, including legal and governmental roles, where effective communication with multilingual teams and international entities is essential. Educational achievements include currently pursuing a Master of Laws at the University of Zambia and having obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the same institution. Additionally, the expert holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting from ZIALE, Zambia, and a Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from the University of Zambia. They are also pursuing a Diploma in Taxation at the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants and have furthered their education with a Post Graduate Certificate in International Law from the United States Defence Institute of International Legal Studies.