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Racheal Olinga

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Strategically focused Managing Partner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership. Excel in negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision-making to drive business success. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and leveraging communication skills to ensure organizational objectives are met with precision.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Partner

Olinga Advocates
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to identify new business opportunities.
  • Created and managed budgets for the firm's operations.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior partners.

Corporate Legal Manager and Human Resource

Rhombus Construction Company Limited
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed and coordinated the legal department's workflow, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Reviewed and drafted a variety of legal documents such as contracts, leases, deeds, wills, powers of attorney.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance in all areas of operations.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws and regulations related to the organization's activities.
  • Provided advice and counsel to management regarding potential litigation or other legal matters.
  • Negotiated settlement agreements with opposing parties on behalf of the company.
  • Attended court proceedings and represented the organization in front of judges when necessary.
  • Monitored changes in legislation that could affect the organization's operations.
  • Collaborated with outside attorneys to manage complex legal issues.
  • Assisted in developing corporate governance policies for board approval.
  • Prepared financial statements for review by external auditors.
  • Maintained records and documentation relating to legal matters handled by the department.
  • Analyzed risk factors associated with new business ventures or investments.
  • Drafted reports summarizing findings from internal investigations into alleged misconduct.
  • Advised senior executives on regulatory requirements related to new products or services.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Developed training materials for staff members on relevant topics such as anti-corruption or data privacy.
  • Ensured timely filing of annual reports and other required documents with government agencies.
  • Participated in industry events as a representative of the organization's legal team.
  • Represented the organization before administrative tribunals when needed.
  • Offered counsel to clients on legal issues and options.
  • Engaged in risk management by reviewing proposed actions and employee conduct and assessing for potential liability.
  • Summarized and interpreted regulatory requirements, aiding with policy development and awareness to promote statutory compliance.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
  • Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
  • Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings.
  • Developed and implemented new employee onboarding process.
  • Provided guidance to managers on disciplinary action and performance management.
  • Reviewed job descriptions, identified necessary changes and updated accordingly.
  • Created training materials for new hires and provided orientation sessions.
  • Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to identify areas of improvement in the organization.
  • Analyzed workforce data to develop strategies that address recruitment needs.
  • Managed applicant tracking system to ensure accurate records of applicants and employees are maintained.
  • Advised management on legal compliance related to employee relations matters, such as Workers' Health and Safety, Compensation, and Employment Termination.
  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department.
  • Maintained confidential personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Drafted offer letters and employment contracts according to company guidelines.
  • Developed compensation plans including salary surveys, job evaluations, bonus plans.
  • Conducted investigations into workplace complaints or grievances raised by employees.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between staff members through mediation or other dispute resolution techniques.
  • Provided advice and counsel on employee relations issues ranging from attendance problems to harassment claims.
  • Coordinated benefits administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations and transfers.
  • Prepared reports related to HR activities such as turnover rate analysis, absenteeism rate.
  • Performed audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy of employee information.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal and state labor laws regarding wages and hours worked.
  • Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
  • Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
  • Maintained human resources records by processing applications and resumes.
  • Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
  • Established and generated various reports to verify HR compliance.
  • Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.

Associate Advocate

CM Advocates
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Created an online legal platform called Netsheria
  • Introduced the training through webinars, training and drafting articles, and youtube videos explaining Netsheria to the world
  • With our team we are chief organisers of the incoming Champions of Corporate Governance Awards
  • Came up with standardized documents and precedents for use in the firm
  • Wrote Articles and legal alerts on different practice areas and topics
  • Reviewed contracts
  • Conduct webinars, training and drafting articles, youtube videos explaining Netsheria to the world
  • As a commercial legal practitioner, I work under a product called Netsheria International, which is an online legal technology firm
  • Generate and draft legal documents, and legal articles for our clients to access easily through our online legal platform
  • The documents target, innovators, techpreneurs, life sciences, biotechnology, fintech bloggers, artists, entertainment, and sports personalities among others
  • Provide online legal consultation to our online clients in all round areas of law
  • Carry out training on different legal practicing areas like crowdfunding, and start-ups, among others
  • Draft legal opinions and negotiate and management of contracts
  • Carry out an advisory on general transaction matters like mergers, public-private partnerships, and competing law
  • Carryout compliance and advise clients on Corporate Governance practice areas
  • Update the clients on new policies and regulations plus their implications to their companies/ organisations
  • Draft defences to Competition Authority Kenya
  • Draft responses to the Competition Authority’s decisions, Corporate Governance Consultancy under our sister company Bellmark
  • Advising Startups on their Intellectual property rights plus representations in case of infringement, including sensitization through trainings
  • Submissions and litigation work
  • Carry out any assignment given to me by the managing partner

Legal Liaison for the High Commission

Nigerian Consulates, Nairobi, Kenya
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provided legal advisory services to the Executive Directors' office and the environment management and monitoring directorate, which improved efficiency among workers when they worked with the backing of the law.
  • Brought down the high number of matters concerning Nigerian Nationals from over 200 to under 30.
  • Troubleshooting for and in Nigerians in Kenya legal matters.
  • Contributed to drafting opinions and memoranda on policy matters.
  • Assisted in all legal matters and advised on legal documentation, negotiations, and contracts by defending the rights and legitimate interests of clients, as well as drafting and reviewing legal filings and drafting technically correct opinions.
  • Communicated with partners and conducted new research, and drew from the existing research and reports that have been produced in-house by the other resources as well.
  • Obtained expert support, as well as feedback, during the entire project so that the legal work procedures proceeded without any interruptions.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of the available data that was available on temporary visa programs, labor abuses, visa regulations, etc., that were occurring in various visa programs and addressed the key policy issues.
  • Involved in the planning and overseeing the dissemination of the summaries by being involved in drafting and reviewing agreements, producing technically accurate quality standard work, drafting technically correct opinions, and reviewing the reports.
  • Interpreted and applied theoretical legal knowledge to practical business solutions, prioritized work to meet deadlines, and was responsible for gathering relevant information from various resources using effective research tools.
  • Provided suggestions, as well as creative ideas and thoughts, in various discussions and built credibility with clients and colleagues by effectively communicating with them.
  • Assisted in providing legal solutions to the problems that cropped up, which ensured that it complies with the current laws.
  • Organized board activities, meetings, workshops, and training as a rapporteur and secretary, among others, which enabled the smooth execution of the legal programs of the organization.
  • On behalf of the Consular, I carried out investigations and oversaw the treatment of Nigerian nationals in Kenya and Kenyan prisons.

Education

Master of Laws - International Financial Laws and Regulations

Strathmore University
01.2021

Bachelor of Laws -

Uganda University
01.2007

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Nabumali High School
Mbale
01.2002

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Legal Professionalism
  • Legal Research
  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning
  • Integrity and Decision Making
  • Organization Skills
  • Time Management
  • Contract management
  • Negotiation
  • Review and drafting
  • Arbitration
  • Firm financial oversight
  • Marketing knowledge
  • Human Resources Management
  • Operations Management
  • Revenue Growth
  • Budgeting expert
  • Partnership Development
  • Cost Reduction
  • Business Development
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Recruiting

Additionalinformation - Hobbiesandinterests

  • Community Work
  • Socializing
  • Traveling

Affiliations

  • i love construction and design, house decorations and beauty

Accomplishments

starte Netsheria International, a legal platform for atists, innovators, entrepreneurs and startups

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary

Otherpositionsheld

  • 10/2016 - 07/2017, Project Officer, Community Aid International, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 06/2013 - 06/2016, Private Law Consulting, Nairobi-Kenya
  • 05/2012 - 01/2013, Legal Officer, JAMII Telecommunications, Nairobi, Kenya
  • 09/2011 - 12/2011, Legal Officer, A.F. Gross Advocate, Nairobi-Kenya
  • 11/2008 - 01/2009, Analyst, NSSF Uganda, Kampala-Uganda
  • 03/2008 - 11/2008, Legal Officer Intern, Omoding, Ojakol, Okallany and Co. Advocates, Kampala-Uganda
  • 03/2008 - 12/2009, Teaching Business Law (Part-Time), Trans Continent Institute of Management, Kampala-Uganda
  • 09/2007 - 11/2009, Internship, FIDA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Managing Partner

Olinga Advocates
02.2024 - Current

Corporate Legal Manager and Human Resource

Rhombus Construction Company Limited
05.2023 - 01.2024

Associate Advocate

CM Advocates
08.2021 - 05.2023

Legal Liaison for the High Commission

Nigerian Consulates, Nairobi, Kenya
03.2018 - 01.2021

Master of Laws - International Financial Laws and Regulations

Strathmore University

Bachelor of Laws -

Uganda University

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Nabumali High School

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