Michelle Mangezi

Legal Officer @ AFINET

About

As a dedicated Legal Officer with over 2 years of experience in the legal and corporate sector, I have developed a solid foundation in contract management, corporate governance, company secretarial matters and compliance oversight. Currently, I am working at African Fibre Networks Private Limited (AFINET), formerly known as DFA Zimbabwe Private Limited, where I specialize in drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing legal advisory services across various departments. My experience includes litigation support, legal research and managing contracts to enhance corporate governance.With a strong commitment and attention to detail, integrity and a proactive approach to mitigating legal risks, I have consistently contributed to resolving disputes and securing favorable outcomes for my employers. I am eager to continue expanding my expertise, contributing to organizational growth, and staying ahead in this dynamic legal landscape.

Country

Zimbabwe

City

Harare

Industry

Telecommunications

Skill

Analytical Skills, Legal Contract Review, Legal Writing, Document Drafting, Legal Opinions, Nonprofit Organizations, Negotiation

Experience

Legal Officer

AFINET

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Harare, Zimbabwe

-Providing legal opinions and supporting legal issues relating to functions, structures and activities of the organization. -Monitoring legal compliance and regulatory corporate governance requirements. -Working on contract management-drafting, reviewing and negotiation of contracts. -Conducting legal research on legislature, case law and gathering pertinent legal information. -Assisting in interpreting laws, court judgements and regulations. -Drafting and amendment of leases, licences, policies and other legal documents. -Monitoring, studying and developing written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade Journals and other relevant publications. -Assisnt with the administration and management of workflows.

Legal Intern

AFINET

2024-3 - 2025-4 · 1 yr 2 mos

Harare, Zimbabwe

Legal Intern & Receptionist

Takundwa Mbereko Attorneys

2023-9 - 2023-11 · 3 mos

Harare, Zimbabwe

-Managed front desk operations -coordinated client interactions -handled administrative duties -Processed assumption and renunciation of agency documentation for clients -maintained partners' diaries - managed clients' legal files -Provided legal support through conducting research and drafting legal opinions and legal documents.