Adrian Manjiche, LLB
Farmersville,TX
Summary
Junior attorney with experience advising finance and financial-services organizations on U.S. banking, corporate, and regulatory matters, including Dodd-Frank, Bank Secrecy Act / AML, CFPB regulations, and state banking laws. Experienced in commercial and financial contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory analysis, and supporting M&A and strategic transactions through due diligence and deal execution. Brings hands-on exposure to payments and data security matters, including PCI DSS compliance, third-party vendor risk, and internal controls, along with a strong foundation in legal research, client advisory, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Associate Attorney
EverCommerce
03.2024 - Current
- Advised on U.S. banking and consumer financial services regulation, including Dodd-Frank, Bank Secrecy Act / AML, CFPB regulations, and state banking laws; prepared research memoranda and regulatory analyses informing product structuring, compliance risk, and disclosures.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial and financial agreements, including lending documentation, master services agreements, confidentiality agreements, and third-party vendor and payment processing contracts.
- Supported M&A, asset acquisitions, and strategic transactions, conducting legal due diligence, reviewing transaction documents, and identifying regulatory, contractual, and compliance risks in coordination with internal deal teams and external counsel.
- Assisted with payments and data security matters, including PCI DSS compliance, vendor risk assessments, and review of data protection provisions to support audit readiness and regulatory expectations.
- Monitored and analyzed regulatory developments issued by the CFPB, Federal Reserve, OCC, and state regulators; prepared internal updates and assisted with implementation of regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Supported responses to regulatory examinations, audits, and internal investigations, including document review, issue analysis, and development of remediation strategies and enhanced internal controls.
Legal Officer
Steward Bank
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Advised senior management and business units on Zimbabwe banking law and regulatory compliance, including the Banking Act (Chapter 24:20) requirements for licensed banking institutions, risk governance, and statutory conduct of banking business.
- Ensured the Bank’s operations, documentation, policies, and procedures complied with statutory frameworks such as the Banking Act, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act, National Payment Systems Act, and the Bank Use Promotion and Suppression of Money-Laundering Act.
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a broad range of commercial contracts, security agreements, loan documentation, and service provider arrangements to protect the bank’s legal and financial interests.
- Conducted legal research and interpretations of new and amended legislation, regulations, and regulatory guidance affecting the banking industry to proactively update internal policies and compliance controls.
- Supported compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) obligations, collaborating with compliance officers on client due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, and monitoring of internal controls.
- Assisted in preparing and responding to regulatory inquiries and examinations by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and other oversight bodies, ensuring timely and accurate legal input.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Midlands State University
12-2022
Skills
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / AML Compliance
Regulatory Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support
PCI DSS Compliance
Certification
- Google IT Support, Google - Mar 2024
Timeline
Junior Associate Attorney
EverCommerce
03.2024 - Current
Legal Officer
Steward Bank
09.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
Midlands State University