Cynthia Siyamalila
Harare
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with over 9 years of experience in corporate law, specializing in effective communication that connects legal, technical, and business audiences. Recognized as a results-driven governance expert with a robust background in managing compliance frameworks and implementing risk management strategies. Proven success in leading teams to drive impactful governance initiatives while fostering collaborative environments that adapt to evolving organizational needs. Committed to delivering strategic solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support organizational objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Legal and Governance Manager
Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited (OMZIL)
09.2023 - Current
- Provide legal counsel and guidance to management and employees on various legal matters.
- Contracts review and management
- Company Secretarial: Boards and Committee management
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, government authorities, and legal advisors.
- Environment, Social & Governance advisory.
Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager
Cimas Health Group (Private) Limited
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Provide company secretarial services to the Board Members of the Cimas Fund, legal advisory and support services to the Cimas Fund Management.
- Legal & Regulatory compliance function including governance.
- Research & advisory
- Legal operations management- Contract management, Risk advisory
- Legal Drafting: Contracts and Opinions
Legal Advisor
Cimas Medical Aid Society
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Provide legal advice on different legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and other briefing documents.
- Ensure effective implementation of Legal Advice and opinions.
- Drafting and negotiating contractual agreements with external suppliers and service providers on behalf of the Cimas Group.
- Maintain current knowledge of change in legislation and advise on legal compliance with the relevant authorities.
- Assisting Legal Counsel on all matters connected with the Department
Professional Assistant
Mapaya & Partners Legal Practitioners
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Attending to new clients and taking instructions.
- Drafting letters and court process
- Drafting legal opinions.
- Attending Labor Disciplinary hearings.
- Drafting legal Agreements.
- Attending court and performing all duties connected, or incidental to the practice of an Attorney.
Regulatory Affairs Intern
Law Society of Zimbabwe
11.2015 - 02.2017
· Providing legal advice to management with legal issue pertaining to the regulation of lawyers and legal practice.
· Enforcing uniform ethical standards to lawyers by conducting spot checks and undertaking curatorship of law firms.
· Drafting agreements and any other documents as and when required by management.
· Assisting the Regulatory Services Manager with summarizing disciplinary files for the Disciplinary Committee
· Assisting the Regulatory Services Manager with interviewing and documenting complaints from illiterate complainants.
· Assisting the Regulatory Services Manager with uploading all members ‘information on the data base.
· Assisting the Regulatory Services Manager with research on any assigned issues arising from the purview of the department.
Education
Master of Business Leadership & Corporate Governance -
Bindura University of Science Education
01.2024
Master of Law - Constitutional & Human Rights (LLM)
Midlands State University
01.2018
Bachelor of Laws - LLBS Hons
University of Zimbabwe
01.2018
Skills
- Organization
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Meeting deadlines
- Analytical reasoning
Affiliations
- Toastmasters International
- Association of Corporate Counsel of Zimbabwe
- Law Society of Zimbabwe
- Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe
References
- Hardlife, Nharingo, Company Secretary & Legal Executive, hardlifen@oldmutual.co.zw, +2637827918666, Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited, 100 The Chase Mutual Gardens, Mt Pleasant, Harare
- Margaret, Makanje, Chief of People and Culture, mmakanje@cimas.co.zw, +263772166798, Cimas Health Group (Private) Limted, East Block Borrowdale Office Park, Borrowdale Road, Harare
- Tinotenda, Mushapaidze, Chief Operations Officer (IPMZ), mushapaidzet44@gmail.com, +263718289827
Quote
Where you stumble and fall, there you discover the gold.
Joseph Campbell
Timeline
Group Legal and Governance Manager
Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited (OMZIL)
09.2023 - Current
Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager
Cimas Health Group (Private) Limited
01.2021 - 08.2023
Legal Advisor
Cimas Medical Aid Society
07.2017 - 12.2020
Professional Assistant
Mapaya & Partners Legal Practitioners
03.2017 - 06.2017
Regulatory Affairs Intern
Law Society of Zimbabwe
11.2015 - 02.2017
Master of Law - Constitutional & Human Rights (LLM)
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Laws - LLBS Hons
University of Zimbabwe
Master of Business Leadership & Corporate Governance -
Bindura University of Science Education