Buike-Tobe Steffanie Adigwe
Windhoek
Summary
Admitted Legal Practitioner with experience in corporate legal support, litigation management, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance within an international law firm and an in-house environment. Proven ability to support Legal Managers through first-level legal review, contract drafting, litigation coordination, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Strong background in Namibian company, commercial, labour, and regulatory law, with a practical, detail-oriented approach aligned to governance-driven organisations. Skilled legal practitioner with comprehensive background in diverse areas of law. Demonstrated ability to handle complex litigation cases, provide sound legal advice, and maintain high ethical standards. Strengths lie in problem-solving skills, thorough understanding of legal terminologies, and strong negotiation tactics. Notable contributions include successfully resolving disputes and developing effective legal strategies that resulted in favorable outcomes for clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secondee (Acting Legal Manager)
Vivo Energy Namibia
Windhoek
10.2025 - Current
- Acting Legal Manager during maternity leave, managing all in-house legal and governance functions.
- Provide legal advisory support to management on commercial, operational, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, correspondence, and standard legal documentation.
- Conduct first-level legal reviews, identify risks, and escalate complex legal issues as required.
- Oversee litigation matters, liaise with external legal practitioners, and track legal timelines and costs.
- Support corporate governance processes, regulatory filings, and internal policy reviews.
- Assist with compliance monitoring and audit preparation in a regulated corporate environment.
Associate
ENS
Windhoek
03.2024 - Current
- Provide legal support in banking, insolvency, and commercial litigation matters before the High Court.
- Prepare and manage litigation files, including pleadings, court bundles, filings, and correspondence.
- Track litigation milestones, court deadlines, and legal costs for reporting and follow-up.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts.
- Conduct high-level legal research to support legal opinions and advisory work.
- Advise clients on immigration regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Manage debt collection matters and execute recovery strategies in line with legal requirements.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
ENS
Windhoek
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted in high-profile litigation matters across commercial, banking, and insolvency law.
- Drafted legal documents, pleadings, heads of argument, and commercial agreements.
- Supported company secretarial and governance-related work, including regulatory correspondence.
- Liaised with courts, regulators, and external stakeholders.
- Assisted with legal due diligence and project-related legal support.
- Managed debt collection matters in the Magistrates’ Court.
- Conducted legal research and provided administrative legal support to senior practitioners.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Trade Law
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA Law) -
University of Pretoria
Skills
- Corporate legal support and advisory
- Governance and compliance
- Litigation management and risk assessment
- Contract drafting and review
- Legal cost analysis
- Policy adherence and regulatory compliance
- Legal research and opinions
- Stakeholder liaison and external counsel coordination
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Document management systems
Languages
- English, Native Proficiency
- Afrikaans, Basic Proficiency
Admissions And Certifications
- Admitted Legal Practitioner, High Court of Namibia
- Right of Audience, Supreme Court of Namibia
- Valid Driver’s Licence
Timeline
Legal Secondee (Acting Legal Manager)
Vivo Energy Namibia
10.2025 - Current
Associate
ENS
03.2024 - Current
Candidate Legal Practitioner
ENS
01.2022 - 03.2024
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Trade Law
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA Law) -
University of Pretoria