Thapelo Mamuno
Attorney
Pretoria
Summary
Detail-oriented attorney offering more than 15 years in legal advisory, litigation, compliance, drafting and negotiation of complex commercial contracts. Stayed current on relevant legislation and communicated changes to affected parties quickly and effectively. Trained management on legal requirements and assisted in developing compliance policies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Advisor (Director equivalent)
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Pretoria
07.2020 - Current
- Provide legal advisory services, litigation and litigation management, draft and vet commercial and non-commercial contracts, implement the Promotion of Access to Information Act, manage student disciplinary matters, manage panel of legal service providers, develop and implement business plan, budget and cost management, provide employment relations support, and prepare and submit reports.
Legal Advisor
South African Bureau of Standards
Pretoria
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Manage litigation, provide legal solutions and advice to business units, draft and vet documents, monitor legislative trends, manage financial and risk matters, provide employment relations support, and develop and implement business plan.
Legal Advisor
Financial Services Board
Pretoria
03.2011 - 05.2016
- Provide legal advice, manage litigation, draft and vet transaction documents, provide employment relations support, and submit reports and fulfill other responsibilities.
Senior Manager: Legal Services
Mbombela Local Municipality
Nelspruit
10.2007 - 02.2011
- Ensure legal compliance and due diligence, provide legal advice and solutions, manage litigation, draft and interpret contracts, manage finance and reports, and fulfill other roles.
Legal Advisor
First National Bank
Johannesburg
12.2006 - 09.2007
- Render advisory services, manage litigation, provide advice on claims, handle National Credit Act issues, and appoint attorneys for litigation matters.
Claims Handler
Road Accidents Fund
Pretoria
06.2004 - 11.2006
- Investigate motor vehicle accidents, analyze documents, prepare settlement offers, handle litigation matters, and approve compensation offers.
Attorney
MD Pheto Attorneys
Mogwase, Rustenburg
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Provide legal advice, manage litigation, draft and peruse legal documents, execute office administrative duties, and appear and represent clients in civil and criminal matters.
Legal Consultant
MD Pheto Attorneys
Mogwase, Rustenburg
06.2002 - 07.2003
- Draft agreements, register close corporations and private companies, handle bills of costs, consult with witnesses and experts, handle debt collection and administration of estates.
Candidate Attorney
Allie Theledi Attorneys
Mogwase, Rustenburg
03.2000 - 04.2002
- Represent clients in civil and criminal litigations, handle debt collection, handle administration of deceased estates, advise on family law matters, draft legal documents, conduct research, and handle employment relations matters.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma In Corporate Governance - Corporate Governance And Company Law
The Independent Institute of Education
Johannesburg 02.2020 - 04.2021
Business Acumen Programme - Business Leadership
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch 06.2012 - 04.2013
Executive Leadership Municipal Development Program - Management Development
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 02.2009 - 10.2009
Bachelor Of Law - Law Enforcement
University of North West
Mafikeng 01.1996 - 12.1999
Diploma In Insolvency Law And Practice - Insolvency And Liquidations Law
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 02.2006 - 11.2006
Skills
Dispute Resolution
Litigation Management
Research
Dispute Settlements
Legal Research
Legal writing
Legal Opinions
Litigation
Employment law
Contract Review
Corporate transactions
Corporate Governance
Criminal Law
Legal Analysis
Data privacy
Contract drafting
Case Management
Corporate and business legal issues
Corporate Law
Legal Compliance
Legal Advisory
Timeline
Legal Advisor (Director equivalent)
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
07.2020 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma In Corporate Governance - Corporate Governance And Company Law
The Independent Institute of Education
02.2020 - 04.2021
Legal Advisor
South African Bureau of Standards
06.2016 - 06.2020
Business Acumen Programme - Business Leadership
University of Stellenbosch
06.2012 - 04.2013
Legal Advisor
Financial Services Board
03.2011 - 05.2016
Executive Leadership Municipal Development Program - Management Development
University of Pretoria
02.2009 - 10.2009
Senior Manager: Legal Services
Mbombela Local Municipality
10.2007 - 02.2011
Legal Advisor
First National Bank
12.2006 - 09.2007
Diploma In Insolvency Law And Practice - Insolvency And Liquidations Law
University of Pretoria
02.2006 - 11.2006
Claims Handler
Road Accidents Fund
06.2004 - 11.2006
Attorney
MD Pheto Attorneys
08.2003 - 05.2004
Legal Consultant
MD Pheto Attorneys
06.2002 - 07.2003
Candidate Attorney
Allie Theledi Attorneys
03.2000 - 04.2002
Bachelor Of Law - Law Enforcement
University of North West
01.1996 - 12.1999