Precious Rukara

Legal Professional

PRECIOUS RUFARO RUKARA

Legal Officer

[email protected] 073 011 5553   Midrand

SUMMARY

A highly motivated and results-oriented Legal Compliance Officer with more than 5 years of experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing effective compliance programs. Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks, ensure adherence to regulations, and maintain a strong ethical culture within organizations. Possesses excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

EXPERIENCE

Compliance Officer – Judicial Service Commission

2019 – 2022 Bulawayo

· Develop and implement compliance programs to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

· Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and mitigate potential risks.

· Draft and revise organisational policies and procedures to align with legal requirements and industry standards.

· Provide training to employees on compliance-related topics, including anti-corruption, data privacy, and conflict of interest.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues and develop solutions to improve processes and controls.

· Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and external legal counsel on compliance matters.

Judge Assistant – Judicial Service Commission

2018 – 2019  Harare

· Drafting legal opinion and researching

· Writing and dispatching notice of set-down

· Preparing weekly court roll

· Updating registers

· Writing daily IT returns

· Ensuring that court sessions are efficiently run

Junior Compliance Officer

2011 – 2013 Kwekwe

· Drafting legal opinion and researching

·  Assisted attorneys in conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.

· Prepared and organized case materials for court proceedings and client meetings.

· Managed case files and maintained accurate records of legal documents and correspondence.

· Coordinated scheduling and logistics for client appointments and court appearances.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree

Midlands State University