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Caroline Atuhaire

Legal Counsel

Summary

A proactive and results-driven legal and compliance professional with a global perspective and experience in international trade, cross-border compliance, and team collaboration. Expert in mitigating legal risks, drafting high-value contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance in diverse legal environments. Proven track record of delivering strategic legal advisory, leading risk assessments, and managing global legal teams. Adept at managing multiple time zones and delivering high-quality legal services remotely.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Legal Director & Company Secretary

Satolux Uganda Limited
11.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Remote Collaboration with Global Partners
  • Draft and negotiate contracts with international stakeholders, ensuring compliance with both local and global regulations
  • Act as Company Secretary, drafting meeting minutes, managing communications with the board, and coordinating virtual meetings across different time zones
  • Develop and implement global risk assessment strategies to ensure seamless operations in international markets
  • Remote Collaboration with Global Partners
  • Successfully incorporated the company and established international legal frameworks to enhance global operations
  • Managed cross-border negotiations and secured favorable terms with global distributors
  • Implemented a remote communication protocol for board meetings, ensuring effective governance and decision-making

Legal & Compliance Executive

Threeways Shipping Services (Group) Ltd - Bro Group
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Advised on international shipping regulations and cross-border trade laws, ensuring compliance with global standards
  • Worked remotely with international legal teams, providing legal guidance on contracts and compliance matters
  • Led compliance audits for global operations, identifying legal risks and implementing mitigation strategies
  • Negotiated contracts worth over $20 million, ensuring alignment with international trade agreements
  • Developed and implemented global risk management frameworks, reducing exposure to international litigation
  • Facilitated remote legal support for global clients, providing consistent legal guidance across time zones
  • Strengthened internal controls by conducting regular reviews and updating standard operating procedures as needed, promoting consistency in compliance practices across all departments.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to integrate compliance requirements into business processes, supporting seamless operations while mitigating risks.
  • Established and maintained effective legal document management systems, ensuring easy access to critical information for all team members.
  • Kept current on legislative issues, statutes and decisions that affected company interests.
  • Conducted research and analysis of specific legal questions and advised business on variety of legal areas.

Legal & Compliance Executive (Secondment)

Dentons Law Firm (Kyagaba & Otatiina Advocates)
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Led compliance audits for multinational clients, identifying legal gaps and proposing cross-border solutions
  • Supported international litigation cases and advised clients on complex financial contracts
  • Led successful cross-border compliance initiatives, improving regulatory adherence for international clients
  • Contributed to favorable outcomes in international anti-corruption cases

In-House Counsel

Threeways Shipping Services (Group) Ltd - Bro Group
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed remote legal consultations and settlements with international partners, reducing litigation costs
  • Provided legal advisory on cross-border labor laws and contract compliance for international expansion
  • Negotiated remote settlements that reduced litigation costs by 30%
  • Advised on international labor law compliance, ensuring smooth international operations

Legal Intern

S&L Advocates (formerly Sebalu & Lule) - DLA Piper
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Conducted legal research and assisted in drafting contracts for international clients
  • Supported senior attorneys in preparing global legal briefs and case strategies
  • Contributed to international case strategies, ensuring compliance with cross-border legal frameworks

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International & European Economic and Business Law

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Greece
10.2024 - 10.2025

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice -

Law Development Centre (The Bar Course)
04.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - undefined

Uganda Christian University
09.2016 - 12.2020

Skills

  • Remote Work Expertise
  • Global Legal Frameworks
  • Risk Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Legal writing
  • Legal research
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook

Certification

Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance, US Embassy, Young African Leaders Initiative, 2024

Leadership And Community Engagement

  • Vice Chairperson, Fire Plan Investment Club, Kampala, Uganda, 08/01/20, Present, Led remote legal advisory for investment decisions, ensuring compliance and mitigating financial risks., Oversaw global risk management strategies for investment portfolios.
  • Mentee/ Mentor, Girls for Girls (G4G), Uganda, 01/01/23, Present, Participated in mentorship programs aimed at empowering young women leaders globally.

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Grindrod South Africa and Threeways Shipping Services (G) Ltd Joint Venture Agreement.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Remote Work Expertise: Extensive experience working in remote teams, managing legal projects across multiple time zones using tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
  • Achieved 100% result by completing contract negotiations exceeding $20 million in multinational settings, minimizing risk exposure and optimizing business terms with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Dispute Resolution: Successfully secured favorable outcomes in international arbitration and litigation, reducing legal costs and operational disruptions.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Specialized in ensuring compliance with local and international legal standards, including anti-corruption laws and corporate governance frameworks.
  • Risk Management: Led and assisted in global compliance initiatives, reducing legal risks and enhancing international regulatory adherence.

Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Westlaw

Clio

Lexis Nexis

Docusign

Compliance 360

Trello

Timeline

Legal Director & Company Secretary

Satolux Uganda Limited
11.2024 - Current

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International & European Economic and Business Law

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
10.2024 - 10.2025

Legal & Compliance Executive (Secondment)

Dentons Law Firm (Kyagaba & Otatiina Advocates)
08.2023 - 04.2024

Legal & Compliance Executive

Threeways Shipping Services (Group) Ltd - Bro Group
01.2023 - 10.2024

In-House Counsel

Threeways Shipping Services (Group) Ltd - Bro Group
05.2022 - 12.2022

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice -

Law Development Centre (The Bar Course)
04.2021 - 04.2022

Legal Intern

S&L Advocates (formerly Sebalu & Lule) - DLA Piper
06.2018 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - undefined

Uganda Christian University
09.2016 - 12.2020
Caroline AtuhaireLegal Counsel