Tariro Chipato

Experience

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  Mambosasa Legal Practitioners

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

  Intern

  I conducted legal research with relation to commercial law. Drew up Joint Venture Agreements as well as Non-disclosure documents. Learnt and focused on understanding the legal system processes.

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  University of Cape Town

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Legal Assistant

  Composed Litigation strategy memorandum for potential class action. Identified, categorized, summarized and drafted litigation documents, including client and expert affidavits. Also had the opportunity to deal with several human rights cases, as the clinic also worked hand in had with the Refugee Clinic at the University. Conducted legal research, writing and innovative advocacy in human rights, health justice and environmental justice. Provided direct services including abuse prevention orders, divorce and custody cases to clients who had experienced domestic abuse. Show less

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  Nelhurst

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Summer Intern

  Is a microfinance firm, which provides working capital, structured finance and any other loans. I worked as an intern who analyzed applicant’s financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine loan feasibility. I also worked at performing daily maintenance of the loan applicant database. I also adhered to all the countries compliance guidelines in relation to lending. I executed loan origination process as well effectively maintained a robust base of productive client relationships.

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  University of Zimbabwe

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

  Volunteer Assistant

  Worked on engaging with young students on their nutritional education and how it could be improved. This entailed structuring a questionnaire which shed light on the potential health risks of children. The project was aimed to provide UNICEF and the University of Zimbabwe with a better understanding of the growing health epidemic in young children, who are unaware of their nutritional needs. As a volunteer I assisted with collecting data as well as explaining to the students the importance of having a balanced nutritious diet. Show less

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  Mhishi Nkomo Legal Practice

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2020

  Lawyer

  Oversaw negotiations for high-stakes agreements, safeguarding client interests in multimillion-dollar transactions.● Conducted meticulous research and drafted precise legal documentation related to the acquisition of stocks, propertyrights, and other commercial matters.● Provided strategic counsel on mergers and acquisitions, steering negotiations and preparing asset and share sale andpurchase agreements for transactions valued at £2 million GBP and $1 million USD, respectively.● Negotiated licensing, supply, and distribution agreements for clients, including prominent organizations like Intrachemand Tongaat Hullet. Show less

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  DLA Piper Africa-Zimbabwe

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  Corporate Lawyer

  Successfully navigated Exchange Control Approvals, Competition Approvals, and Share Transfer Documentation,orchestrating a $2 million USD share swap between a local enterprise and a South African conglomerate.● Provided insightful Legal Opinions to Oddo BHF bank, ensuring rigorous enforcement of pledge account agreementsand facilitating regulatory compliance in setting up correspondent bank accounts in Germany. Spearheaded Joint Venture Agreements and Co-operation Agreements, overseeing the $200 million USD construction,supply, and maintenance of a large solar plant in Zimbabwe.● Oversaw complex mining project agreements, including the $1 million USD acquisition of mining titles of a localcompany by an American mining entity. Show less

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  Dimagi

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  Corporate Operations Manager (in-house counsel)

  Achievement: Managed a portfolio of over 30 SaaS vendors, ensuring that they met all contractual obligations and deliveredhigh-quality services.● Spearheading the legal and regulatory oversight of Dimagi Inc's global operations, ensuring compliance with intricatelaws and regulations in the USA, India, and South Africa● Drafting and negotiating commercial enterprise agreements including software licensing and service agreements, SaaSservice terms and policies , Service Level Agreements, vendor agreements, NDA’s, MSA’s and DPA’s in correlation withorganizations such as USAID, Melinda Gates Foundation and Global Fund.● Oversaw the reviewing NGO and partnership agreements of Dimagi social impact enterprise. Show less

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  IPinfo.io

  Jan 2024 - now

  • Legal Counsel

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Legal Contract Manager

    Jan 2024 - Jul 2024