Silekiwe Audrey Mwenelupembe

Bio

Seasoned Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer with 5 years of experience working collaboratively with top leaders and staff to optimize adherence to energy laws, policies, procedures, standards and regulations. Well-versed in comprehensive analysis of operations, focusing on maximizing company compliance with applicable laws and standards. Knowledgeable about internal controls, process evaluations and procedural reviews.

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer

  Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited - Full-time From October 2017 to Present

  My works involves Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risks through consistently establishing a risk-based compliance management plan for the whole organisation. It involves providing legal advice and training to improve the business' understanding of energy related laws and regulatory requirements. It includes defending the company in court proceedings, participating in due diligence for major projects, drafting, reviewing and negotiating policies, contracts, and PPAs.

• Legal Programs Officer

  Women and Law in Southern Africa-Malawi - Full-time From March 2017 to October 2017

  My work involved offering legal representation to women on various topics of the law, providing legal advise, conducting campaigns on ending child marriages.

• Research Assistant

  Malawi Judiciary - Part-time From June 2015 to December 2016

  My work involved conducting legal research for judges and judicial officers.

• Bachelor of Laws (honours)

  University of Malawi From November 2012 to December 2016
• Bachelor of Science in Forestry

  University of Malawi From August 2007 to May 2011

• English
• Nyanja

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