Eustace L Ndebele
Candidate Attorney
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a legal professional with strong foundation in legal research and case management, and I consistently delivering high-quality work. I have a proven ability to effectively collaborate with teams and adapt to changing legal environments. I will be eligible for admission as an Attorney of the High Court of the Republic of South Africa after the completion of my practical vocational training at the end of February 2025.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CANDIDATE ATTORNEY
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS, LLP
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Conducting due diligence investigations in relation to various contemplated transactions.
- Drafting and reviewing several contracts pertaining to various commercial transactions within the project finance sector, and including project and finance documents.
- Preparing engagement letters for proper on-boarding of clients, proper record-keeping and filing of matters.
- Drafting correspondence to clients in both litigious and non-litigious matters.
- Conducting research on various aspects of the law and providing clients with opinions and advice in conjunction with my principal and/or her co-directors.
- Kept abreast of developments, procedures and general administration of the practice of a Legal Practitioner, more specifically of an attorney, legal ethics and professional conduct.
Structured Securities Analyst
BNP Paribas (Secondment)
London
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Drafted final terms relating to structured products.
- Performed audits of systems by conducting due diligence for sale and promotion of financial securities.
ALT LEGAL ANALYST
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS, LLP
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed large volume document review process with specialisation in international disputes and corporate matters in the Alternative Legal Services sector, resulting in reduced liability risks for the organization.
- Reviewed documents for relevance, privilege and commercial sensitivity while leveraging the use of E-Discovery, Kira and other legal technology.
- Collaborated with corporate and dispute lawyers in HSF's offices across the globe, particularly New York, Australia, Belfast and London.
- Implemented and utilised document management systems that streamlined access to critical information during time-sensitive projects.
RECRUITMENT SUPERVISOR
EDUCATION FIRST
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Schedule meetings and interview prospective online Freelance teachers
- Participate in EF Freelance and EF Johannesburg recruitment efforts
- Schedule and conduct job interviews online via Skype and Microsoft Teams
- Collect employment and tax information
- Ensure background and reference checks are completed
- Prepare new employee files
- Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation
- Work with CRM system, Salesforce
- Orient new employees to the organization (setting up a designated online teacher account and E-Online training.)
- Serve as a point of contact for all new employees
- Offer technical support to teachers for e-learning environment
- Conduct performance reviews over Freelance teaching team
- Embody core values, mission statement and EF culture
- Act as a representative of EF-South Africa Management
ONLINE ENGLISH TEACHER
EDUCATION FIRST
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided in-class guidance and corrective feedback on student performance.
- Incorporated diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and engage all students in the material effectively.
- Provided constructive feedback to all students in the After-Class Reports.
- Assisted students with goal-setting and provided guidance in developing personalized study plans for long-term success in English language proficiency.
- Boosted student confidence through tailored feedback and individualized support in areas of improvement.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
Education
Bachelor of Law - LLB Degree
RHODES UNIVERSITY
Grahamstown, South Africa 01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - French and Legal Theory
RHODES UNIVERSITY
Grahamstown, South Africa 01.2011 - 01.2013
Advanced level Certificate -
GIRLS’ COLLEGE & MASIYEPHAMBILI COLLEGE
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 01.2009 - 01.2010
Ordinary level Certificate -
GIRLS’ COLLEGE & MASIYEPHAMBILI COLLEGE
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 01.2004 - 01.2007
Skills
Legal research
Shortcourses
- TEFL- Foundation TEFL, 2018
- Udemy, EAZL- Recruiting: Talent Acquisition & Hiring, 2020
Awards
- Golden-Key, Rhodes University Chapter, 2012
- Rhodes University, Law Faculty Dean’s Merit List, 2014 & 2015
- ALTimate Success Awards 2023: I was a part of the inaugural Global ESG Tracker Database Team for the EMEA region. The team aided in the design of a global database to streamline the inputs from various ESG trackers from across HSF into a single repository. For these efforts, the team won second place in the prestigious ALTimate Success Awards.
Timeline
CANDIDATE ATTORNEY
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS, LLP
02.2022 - 02.2025
Structured Securities Analyst
BNP Paribas (Secondment)
10.2021 - 01.2022
ALT LEGAL ANALYST
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS, LLP
04.2021 - 01.2022
RECRUITMENT SUPERVISOR
EDUCATION FIRST
01.2018 - 01.2021
ONLINE ENGLISH TEACHER
EDUCATION FIRST
10.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Law - LLB Degree
RHODES UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - French and Legal Theory
RHODES UNIVERSITY
01.2011 - 01.2013
Advanced level Certificate -
GIRLS’ COLLEGE & MASIYEPHAMBILI COLLEGE
01.2009 - 01.2010
Ordinary level Certificate -
GIRLS’ COLLEGE & MASIYEPHAMBILI COLLEGE
01.2004 - 01.2007
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