Twaamena Tuvoye Nuule
Legal Advisor
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. A dynamic professional with 19 years of experience in the legal field, of which 10 years as a Chief Legal Officer advising Government Offices, Ministries and Agencies.
Proficient in legal drafting legal, researching and interpreting legal documents contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
A Persuasive expert that analyses legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations.
Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and works independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice-Office of the Attorney-General
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2014 - Current
- Drafting legal opinions both on national and international issues on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Republic of Namibia whose is the principal legal advisor of the President and Government (in terms of Article 87(b) of the Namibian Constitution;
- Scrutinising both national and international agreements, treaties and Memorandum of Understandings to be entered into by Government.
- Scrutinising the constitutionality of National Bills and Acts of Parliaments and providing a legal opinion thereon
- Attending/representing the Government of the Republic of Namibia as a senior legal officer in intergovernmental negotiations, consultative meetings, conferences and Workshops on behalf of the Office.
- Investigating, drafting charges and chairing Disciplinary Hearings/Inquiries for matters involving Offices, Ministries and/or Agencies of Government (quasi-judicial function).
- Representing the Office on Commissions, Committees and Board of Offices, Ministries and Agencies of Government at a National, Regional and International level.
- Attending consultative meetings, conferences and Workshops on behalf of the Office.
- Represent Offices, Ministries and Agencies of Government in labour matters from the initial stages of mediation, conciliation up until proceedings in the Labour Court.
- Evaluated caseload and proactively identified complications to address prior to court appearances.
- Performed risk assessments to accurately identify and evaluate exposure to legal, ethics and compliance issues.
- Reviewed legal documentation and bank agreements to translate and simplify legal jargon for clients.
- Trained and mentored junior staff to consistently meet and exceed settlements and issuing targets.
- Drafted instructions and formal decision notices for in-house counsel.
- Guaranteed timely, pertinent legal advice for caseload, coordinating appointments to meet demands.
- Drafted commercial contracts in alignment with current local legislation.
- Coordinated and monitored administrative functions to support case preparation.
- Managed disputes and negotiated settlements with consistently positive outcomes.
- Provided effective client support by establishing facts and advising on available legal options.
- Researched public law litigation to proactively mitigate regulatory and public law risks.
- Advised on contract and procurement law and provided business solutions to reduce risk exposure.
- Facilitated legal process by reviewing various legal documents, including non-disclosure documents and purchase agreements.
- Carried out ad hoc monitoring and oversight activities in support of compliance reviews.
- Maintained legal and regulatory compliance, fostering full transparency between agencies and clients.
Senior Magistrate
Ministry of Justice
Windhoek, Namibia
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Reviewed evidence and juries to maintain standards required in court of law.
- Established and maintained order in court and prevented disobedience.
- Presided over trials and hearings in court of law.
- Kept confidential records detailing legal arguments, evidence and court proceedings.
- Determined rights and obligations of involved parties.
- Handled court cases, hearings, appeals and trials fairly.
- Outlined damages or other appropriate remedies in civil court cases and issued court orders.
- Interpreted and enforced rules of procedure with objectivity.
- Analysed legal evidence to assess validity and consequences.
- Adhered to up-to-date conventional legal processes to facilitate fair proceedings.
- Mediated discussions between disputing parties to facilitate resolutions and agreements.
- Considered evidence in non-jury trials, deciding legal guilt, innocence or degree of liability.
- Supervised procedures in legal cases to uphold standards in court of law.
- Maintained peace within designated jurisdiction by dealing with claims, disputes and minor offenses.
- Made rulings to admit or dismiss evidence based on established regulations.
- Specialised in presiding over Civil and Criminal cases using expert legal knowledge.
- Understood complexities of court proceedings and legal terminology.
- Sentenced people convicted in criminal cases.
- Researched and wrote opinions on legal issues.
- Administrative duties and functions
- Solemnizing Marriages
Senior Magistrate/Head of Station
Ministry of Justice
Okahandja, Namibia
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes.
- Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
- Maintained peace within designated jurisdiction by dealing with claims, disputes and minor offenses.
- Handled court cases, hearings, appeals and trials fairly.
- Kept confidential records detailing legal arguments, evidence and court proceedings.
- Understood complexities of court proceedings and legal terminology.
- Established and maintained order in court and prevented disobedience.
- Presided over trials and hearings in court of law.
- Mediated discussions between disputing parties to facilitate resolutions and agreements.
- Researched and wrote opinions on legal issues.
- Supervised procedures in legal cases to uphold standards in court of law.
- Interpreted and enforced rules of procedure with objectivity.
- Adhered to up-to-date conventional legal processes to facilitate fair proceedings.
- Specialised in presiding over Civil, Criminal, Maintenance, Children's Court, Labour and Domestic violence cases using expert legal knowledge.
- Determined rights and obligations of involved parties.
- Made rulings to admit or dismiss evidence based on established regulations.
- Considered evidence in non-jury trials, deciding legal guilt, innocence or degree of liability.
- Analysed legal evidence to assess validity and consequences.
- Outlined damages or other appropriate remedies in civil court cases and issued court orders.
- Sentenced people convicted in criminal cases.
- Reviewed evidence and juries to maintain standards required in court of law.
- Handling and the finalizing of Estates, Liquor Licences.
- Solemnizing Marriages.
- Administrative duties and functions as head of the Station.
- Investigating officer for disciplinary matters for The Magistrates Commission
Senior Public Prosecutor
Ministry of Justice
Gobabis, Namibia
06.2004 - 07.2009
- Monitored legal changes and developments for sound client advice.
- Used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions.
- Supervised junior law professionals in establishing client caseloads.
- Negotiated client settlements to limit costly court proceedings in legal disputes.
- Moderated legal negotiations between clients and third parties.
- Devised individualised contracts and legal documentation to fulfil bespoke client requirements.
- Provided knowledgeable advice covering Criminal, Maintenance and domestic legal matters.
- Safeguarded client interests throughout legal proceedings.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to corroborate case evidence.
- Carried out background research and preparatory work to present established client cases.
- Strategised arguments to successfully present client positions.
- Developed detailed litigation strategies for each case.
- Launched official legal action to progress [Type] cases.
- Harnessed evidence from diverse sources to build robust client defences.
- Liaising with the Namibian Police on criminal matters and Instructing Police in investigative matters.
Education
Certificate - Humanitarian Law and Policy Training Initiative
African Union
Lusaka 02.2017 - 02.2017
Certificate - USB Executive Development LTD Course on New Managers' Development Programme
University of Stellenbosch Business School
South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2015
Certificate - International Law
United Nations
Ethiopia 02.2016 - 02.2016
L.L.B - Law
University of Namibia
Namibia 02.2011 - 12.2012
B.Juris - Law
University of Namibia
Namibia 02.1999 - 03.2003
HIGCSEs -
St. Paul's College
Namibia 01.1998 - 12.1998
GCSEs -
St. Paul's College
Namibia 01.1996 - 12.1997
Skills
- Complex negotiation
- Persuasive communication
- Strategic planning
- Critical analysis
- Compliance management
- Political awareness
- Time management
- Dispute arbitration
- Investigation skills
- Settlement Negotiation
- Criminal defence
- Oral debate
- Efficient researcher
- Case analysis
- Legal writing
- Document filing
- Crime and family law
- Employment law
- Contract negotiations
- Contractual disputes
- Litigation support
- Legal documentation knowledge
- Record-keeping
- Dispute Resolution
- Contract Review
- Dispute Settlements
- Briefings
- Litigation
- Legal Submissions
- Legal Opinions
- Legal Analysis
- Research
- Family law
- Corporate and business legal issues
- Evaluating contracts
- Negotiation
- Commercial law
- Reviewing documents
- Legal compliance
- Criminal law
- Document preparation
- Legal Drafting
- Administrative support
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Certificate - Humanitarian Law and Policy Training Initiative
African Union
02.2017 - 02.2017
Certificate - International Law
United Nations
02.2016 - 02.2016
Certificate - USB Executive Development LTD Course on New Managers' Development Programme
University of Stellenbosch Business School
01.2015 - 12.2015
Chief Legal Officer
Ministry of Justice-Office of the Attorney-General
03.2014 - Current
Senior Magistrate
Ministry of Justice
02.2012 - 02.2014
L.L.B - Law
University of Namibia
02.2011 - 12.2012
Senior Magistrate/Head of Station
Ministry of Justice
09.2009 - 02.2012
Senior Public Prosecutor
Ministry of Justice
06.2004 - 07.2009
B.Juris - Law
University of Namibia
02.1999 - 03.2003
HIGCSEs -
St. Paul's College
01.1998 - 12.1998
GCSEs -
St. Paul's College
01.1996 - 12.1997
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