Pratisha Sirkisson

Experience

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  PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE

  Jul 1996 - Sept 1997

  Candidate Attorney

  • Specialized in Criminal Law• Magistrate’s Court Litigation (which included 2-3 Trials, Sentences, and/or Bail Applications a day), Prison Consultations and Projects, Drafting and Civil Law Consultations

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  State Attorney Office

  Oct 1997 - Feb 2003

  Professional Assistant State Attorney

  • Excelled in Civil and Criminal Practice, handling complex litigation in both High Court and Magistrate's Court.• Skillfully drafted contracts, providing meticulous attention to procurements.• Assessed claims by and against the State, deftly navigating various Ministerial Departments.• Offered authoritative Legal Opinions, contributing to the decision-making process of State Departments.

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  Rand Mutual Assurance Company

  Jan 2003 - Feb 2008

  Legal Advisor/Corporate Liaison Officer

  Senior Executive Manager: Corporate Liaison Officer - January 2007 – February 2008• Organized and developed ideas in collaboration with other stakeholders for strategic expansion, forging strong stakeholder relationships.• Drove negotiations and acted as a legal and corporate liaison.• Authored public awareness booklets on compensation rights, showcasing a commitment to societal impact.Seconded to Compensation Fund as a Liaison - November 2005 – Dec 2006• Served as a personal liaison to the Compensation Commissioner and negotiated with attorneys and corporations, deftly resolving complex disputes.• Managed legal services hearings and the third-party department, significantly reducing backlogs.• Innovated strategic projects to address excessive backlogs and contentious claims, displaying exceptional problem-solving skills.Legal & Technical Advisor - March 2003 – 2005• Skillfully defended against S91 Objections & Appeals, ensuring company protection.• Managed and developed training initiatives, ensuring countrywide compliance.• Conducted comprehensive branch audits, enforcing legal protocols and compliance standards.• Provided invaluable legal opinions, drafted executive-level reports, and expertly navigated contentious claims.• Demonstrated strong relationship management through on-site visits to mines and hospitals. Show less

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  Discovery Health

  Mar 2008 - Jan 2011

  Legal Advisor

  • Advised on strategic partnerships and new ventures with international firms.• Pioneered an efficient Disputes and Appeals Process, ensuring protocol compliance.• Skillfully represented Discovery Health in appeals to the Medical Council Board.• Acted as a liaison, drafting and vetting contracts, offering sound legal advice to stakeholders.

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  Accenture SA

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2017

  Contract Manager

  • Commanded intricate contract negotiations, strategic deal-making, and risk management.• Championed data protection processes, ensuring client compliance.• Distinguished as a global mentor, guiding professionals across continents.• Active advocate for gender equality, volunteering regularly for charitable initiatives.• Member of Accent on Women, that promotes gender equality initiatives within the organisation. As a participant in the Accenture corporate citizenship initiatives, I volunteered my time on a regular basis to assist various charities.• Management and supervision of junior colleagues in SA and India on project deals. Show less

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  Nokia South Africa

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2022

  Commercial and Contracts Manager

  • Management and collaboration of pre-sales bids (RFPs, SOC compliance etc), legal compliance, and secured contract approvals.• Crafted, scrutinized, vetted and expertly negotiated complex multi-million dollar global contracts (Frame Agreements, Managed Services Agreements, Trial Agreements Global Partner Agreements, Adherence Agreements).• Spearheaded alignment with GDPR standards for data privacy agreements across various countries.• Led customer contract negotiations, providing insightful legal advice and mitigating risks.• Seamlessly collaborated with cross-functional teams including Finance, Insurance, Procurement, H&S, InfoSec, and Tax units.• Managed and collaborated for the delivery of comprehensive contract summaries for project handover, empowering the operations team. Show less

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  BMindful

  May 2021 - Sept 2022

  Co-Founder of BMindful Collaboration

  • Global transformational facilitator, lecturer, presenter and coach, impacting conscious living.• Innovated mindfulness tools, creating a global platform for balanced, mindful living.• Launched BMindful Simulation Academy, empowering youth through mentorship, coaching and career development combined with mindfulness teachings.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2023 - now

  Integrated Professional: Legal Consultant, Entrepreneur and Health & Wellness Practitioner

  • Engaged in impactful project-based legal consultancy. Successfully drafted contracts for a prominent company in the Energy Industry, specializing in agreements related to SSEGs (Small Scale Energy Generators). • Founded and built a thriving health and wellness practice (Conscious Living) emphasizing holistic health principles.• Conceptualized and developed a holistic range of personal care products, overseeing product development, branding, and distribution. • Implemented and executed effective marketing strategies and marketing campaigns to promote products nationally, utilizing various channels including digital marketing, social media and traditional marketing.• Managed sales operations, including customer inquiries, order processing, and fulfilment, ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction.• Launched a purpose-driven mattress manufacturing company to empower abused and trafficked young women to become future leaders and entrepreneurs while supporting various care centres such as safe houses, orphanages, and frail care facilities through mattress sponsorships.• Health & Wellness Practitioner with an established brand called Conscious Living. Providing Quantum Resonance Therapy, Body Scans, Reiki, Numerology, Online Workshops etc. Show less

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  Conscious Living South Africa

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder
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  NPA

  Mar 2023 - May 2023

  Senior State Advocate

  • Contracted as a Senior State Advocate for a short-term project to provide vital legal risk assessment services.• Assessed numerous civil cases, uncovering contingent liabilities for the NPA.• Conducted a comprehensive audit of the Eastern Cape Mthatha office, offering risk evaluation to the Head Office.