Simphiwe Magazi
Admitted Attorney Of The High Court Of South Africa || Legal Professional
Johannesburg
Summary
Legal professional with 4 years experience in supporting the organization with legal and compliance matters. Skilled in drafting and interpreting legal documents, negotiating contracts, legal research and providing actionable advice. Seeking to gain further experience in the field, leveraging strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Advisor
Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited
Sandton
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive risk management strategies for the organizations.
- Reviewed proposed legislation affecting the organization's interests, advocating for favorable policy changes when necessary.
- Streamlined contract negotiation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored legislation and regulations to keep the organization up to date with changing laws.
- Provided legal counsel to business on diverse matters.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support business needs.
Candidate Attorney
Webber Wentzel
Sandton
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted thorough research on various areas of law, ensuring accurate information and strong case foundations
- Managed multiple matters simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of work product.
- Kept abreast of developments in relevant legislation, ensuring that advice given was current and accurate at all times.
- Prepared essential legal documents for successful case outcomes and corporate transactions
Legal and Research Intern
Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited
Sandton
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of research projects on time.
- Kept abreast of current industry regulatory developments and issues.
- Provided support and guidance to the Legal and Compliance tema as well as other technical teams in the organization.
Commercial Law Tutor
University Of Johannesburg
Sandton
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Increased student confidence in legal writing by offering constructive critique and guidance on essays, briefs, and other written assignments.
- Facilitated engaging group discussions on complex legal topics, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills among participants.
- Enhanced student understanding of legal concepts by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into tutoring sessions.
- Assisted students in creating effective study plans that balanced academic work with other commitments, promoting healthy time management habits.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and improve weaknesses.
Law Library Assistant
University Of Johannesburg
Sandton
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Facilitated positive learning environments with effective supervision during study sessions, computer usage, and library visits.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for students needing technical support with computers, printers, or other equipment.
- Provided valuable research assistance to students seeking information or guidance on various topics.
- Increased student satisfaction by providing personalized research assistance and recommendations.
- Enhanced library users' research capabilities by guiding them in database searches and utilizing academic journals.
- Conducted library orientations for new users, promoting awareness of library services and resources.
Education
Master of Laws - LLM (Corporate Law) - Law
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2016 - 11.2019
Skills
Legal Research
Legal writing
Administrative support
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Legal Compliance
Contract Review
Contract negotiation
Document review
Affiliations
- South African Chapter of International Association of Women Judges
- Law Student Council
Certification
Admitted Attorney - Law Society of South Africa
Timeline
Admitted Attorney - Law Society of South Africa
10-2024
Legal Advisor
Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited
04.2023 - Current
Candidate Attorney
Webber Wentzel
04.2022 - 03.2023
Legal and Research Intern
Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited
03.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Laws - LLM (Corporate Law) - Law
University of Johannesburg
02.2020 - 12.2021
Commercial Law Tutor
University Of Johannesburg
02.2019 - 11.2019
Law Library Assistant
University Of Johannesburg
01.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
University of Johannesburg
02.2016 - 11.2019
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