Sisay Luche
Addis Ababa
Summary
Dedicated in corporate law and governance with proven proficiency in maintaining Legal & Regulatory compliance as well as corporate policies in Ethiopian and Ghanian markets, and acquired the knowledge, skills, experience above all leadership with ability to assess operations, analyze legal, commercial and market risks & set mitigations that enable decision making. Detail-oriented individual with vast experience in Record Retention management, Tax Administration, Brand Protection and Corporate Security. Familiar with legal processes, support client workflow and maintain accuracy in stressful environments; I believe would fit to any corporate environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Legal Director
EAST AFRICA HOLDING (EAH-NATIONAL CEMENT-LEMI)
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing and managing all legal matters within the corporate structure including subsidiaries
- This includes providing legal advice and guidance to senior management, the Board, negotiating and drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and representing the company in legal proceedings
- Lead and supervise the legal team, set goals and objectives for the legal department, hire and train legal talent, design and execute the legal strategy for the organization, identify and analyze legal risks and opportunities, advise senior management and the board of directors, oversee the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of contracts and agreements, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, monitor changes and developments in the legal environment, implement and enforce internal governance and ethical standards, review and advise shareholders in JV arrangements, represent the organization in legal disputes or litigation.
Executive Head of Legal
SAFARICOM TELECOMMUNICATIONS ETHIOPIA
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Responsible for providing end-to-end legal support and business partnering to various departments within the organization
- Managed major contract negotiations, drafted and executed various IT and system-related agreements, prepared legal briefs for tax compliance, provided legal support to systems and software, onboarded trade development managed service providers, partnered with enterprise business and supply chain management units for everyday legal support, oversaw and managed local and international law firms, reviewed HR policies, onboarded new shareholders with legal due diligence.
Legal Director
DIAGEO-ETHIOPIA-META ABO BREWERY
12.2014 - 02.2022
- Responsible for corporate legal affairs and company secretariat services
- Represented and led litigations, ensured compliance with Diageo Global policies and processes, led civil and labor litigations, reviewed and approved marketing activities and trade terms, led innovation standardization and certification, ensured regulatory registration and compliance, managed document retention, evaluated risks of fraudulent activity, led key control meetings and processes, liaised with treasury/finance, led corporate security and brand protection, managed lease arrangements, liaised with corporate relations, led regularity updates to the business, seconded to the position of Legal Director and company secretary in Diageo Ghana business.
Legal Counsel
POLY-GCL PETROLEUM INVESTMENTS Ltd.
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed overall legal matters related to the company's petroleum exploration activities
- Planned and supervised the provision of joint petroleum sharing agreements, handled contract drafting, business negotiations, court representation, arbitrations, participated in tendering activities, engaged in public and private petroleum sharing agreement JV negotiations, managed corporate relations with regulatory organs.
Legal Researcher
JUSTICE LEGAL SYSTEM RESEARCH INSTITUTE(JLSRI)
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Conducted legal research for government policy makers, regulators, and legislators
- Analyzed data and conducted legal research on various topics including international child rights incorporation into Ethiopian laws, constitutional interpretation, arbitration law, and legislation process and enforceability.
Business Law Instructor
ALFURQAN NATIONAL COLLEGE
11.2007 - 05.2012
- Instructed business law, human rights, and civic education courses to law and business students in the college.
Freelancer at Law
Private
09.2007 - 05.2012
- Worked as a freelancer for licensed senior lawyers
- Conducted legal research, drafted legal documents, supported client management, assisted with case management, prepared for trials, drafted legal opinions.
Education
LL.B - Domestic And International Law
Mekelle University(completed)
Mekelle Tigray07.2007
LL.M - International Economic Law
University of South Africa
Addis Ababa2028
Skills
- Arbitration -Domestic and International Law
- Social Engineering Red Flags
- Finance Foundations: Corporate Governance, ESG
- The Complete Corporate Governance
- Learning GDPR
- Intellectual Property
- Corporate Strategy
- Basic Computers Skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Security and Privacy, Cloud and Collaboration Tools)
Languages
Amharic (Native Speaker)
English (C2-Proficient)
Oromiffa (Beginner)
Timeline
Executive Legal Director
EAST AFRICA HOLDING (EAH-NATIONAL CEMENT-LEMI)
04.2024 - Current
Executive Head of Legal
SAFARICOM TELECOMMUNICATIONS ETHIOPIA
02.2022 - 03.2024
Legal Director
DIAGEO-ETHIOPIA-META ABO BREWERY
12.2014 - 02.2022
Legal Counsel
POLY-GCL PETROLEUM INVESTMENTS Ltd.
04.2014 - 11.2014
Legal Researcher
JUSTICE LEGAL SYSTEM RESEARCH INSTITUTE(JLSRI)
06.2012 - 03.2014
Business Law Instructor
ALFURQAN NATIONAL COLLEGE
11.2007 - 05.2012
Freelancer at Law
Private
09.2007 - 05.2012
LL.B - Domestic And International Law
Mekelle University(completed)
LL.M - International Economic Law
University of South Africa
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